Bethenny Frankel shares the story behind the premiere of It Ends With Us

Bethenny Frankel She recently shared a surprising story about her experience at the “It Ends with Us” premiere, revealing that the uncomfortable atmosphere prompted her to leave early.

The film is starring and directed Justin Baldoni And it includes Blake Lively As his on-screen love interest, he has been mired in controversy. Rumors of tension between the co-stars have circulated for months, with claims that Baldoni and Lively clashed over creative differences regarding the final cut of the film.

The situation escalated when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and launched a smear campaign against her in a lawsuit in December 2024, reported by the TV channel. New York Times. Baldoni has since denied the allegations and filed a lawsuit for $250 million, accusing the publication of libel.

As the film’s behind-the-scenes drama continues to escalate into legal battles, Bethenny Frankel recounts her premiere incident in a TikTok video.

The 54-year-old actress recounted her unsettling experience at the premiere, describing the event as “disgusting” and hinting that the eerie atmosphere may have been linked to underlying tensions.

“I have the craziest first story for It Ends With Us that I completely forgot about, and I’m putting the pieces together right now,” Frankel said in the video. She attended the event in New York City with her colleague Danielle, wearing what she described as a “cute” pink outfit.

The strange things started when attendees were told to wait an hour between the red carpet and the film screening, something Frankel said she had never experienced before in her 20 years of attending premieres.

“It was too short to go to dinner, but too long to stand there in heels,” she said. Frankel and Danielle chose to leave, grabbing margaritas in Mason jars before returning to the stage.

Upon her return, Frankel noticed the strange behavior of one of Lively’s team members, describing them as “a bit distant and icy.” The mood didn’t improve when Frankel met Aldoni, whom she had previously interviewed on her podcast but didn’t immediately recognize.

Frankel explained that the setup for the premiere was unusually fragmented, with attendees sitting in separate theaters rather than one unified space. This adds to the feeling of discomfort.

“The vibe was off…the emotions weren’t very lively,” Frankel said, adding that she eventually left the premiere entirely. “I felt like I was doing something wrong, but I also felt like I was doing something right. Something was wrong.

Frankel emphasized that she rarely leaves a premiere early, even if she doesn’t like the movie. However, the turbulent atmosphere made her departure seem inevitable.

“Lost hair, makeup, clothes, to go into town, drink a margarita in a Mason jar, eat two pieces of popcorn, see Anna Wintour, see Justin Baldoni, and then leave,” she joked.

While Frankel’s account highlights her personal experience, the drama surrounding “It Ends with Us” doesn’t seem far from over, with legal disputes and public controversies continuing to dominate headlines.

The “Gossip Girl” cast accused Baldoni of inappropriate behavior during filming, sparking more controversy for the already beleaguered production.

According to Lively’s legal filings, Baldoni was reprimanded during an “all-hands” meeting — attended by her husband, Ryan Reynolds — for making inappropriate sex-related comments. These allegedly included discussions about his past “pornography addiction” and sharing explicit images of women.

Lively also alleged that Baldoni orchestrated a smear campaign against her by hiring a crisis manager to discredit her. As evidence, she presented text messages allegedly sent by Baldoni’s team, one of which chillingly read: “You know we can bury anyone.”

Through his attorney, Brian Friedman, Baldoni has strongly denied the allegations, calling them “intentionally lewd” and intended to damage his public image. Friedman also described Lively’s legal actions as a “desperate attempt” to kill him Rehabilitate its reputation After a series of controversial public appearances and interviews.