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Blake Lively’s Disturbing Scene in Another Simple Favor Leaves Fans Stunned
Fans have been left shocked and disturbed by a controversial incest scene in Another Simple Favor, the newly released sequel to the 2018 comedy-thriller. Despite quickly climbing the ranks on Amazon Prime Video following its May 1 debut, the film has sparked considerable backlash over its darker content.
The highly anticipated sequel sees the return of Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick as Emily Nelson and Stephanie Smothers. Directed by Paul Feig, the story relocates to the idyllic island of Capri, where Emily is preparing for an extravagant wedding celebration. However, the glamorous setting quickly gives way to chaos, as a series of mysterious deaths and sinister secrets disrupt the festivities.
While fans welcomed the duo’s return, one particular storyline involving Emily’s long-lost sisters has stirred outrage. Lively takes on a triple role, portraying Emily as well as her estranged sisters, Faith and Charity. The dynamics between the sisters take a dark and unsettling turn—especially during a disturbing scene involving Charity.
In a sequence that many viewers found deeply uncomfortable, Charity kidnaps and drugs Emily on her wedding day, leaving her paralyzed and helpless. As Emily lies unable to move, Charity begins to express a twisted obsession, cuddling up to her, making sexually suggestive comments, and even sliding a hand down her underwear. The scene cuts away before anything further is shown, but the incestuous and non-consensual implications are unmistakable.
Social media users voiced their horror online. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote: “GUYSSSS I AM HORRIFIED. I decided to watch, and why is Blake Lively’s character’s twin making s**ual advances to her HEEELPP.”
A Reddit thread echoed the sentiment, with one viewer noting, “I liked it because of Anna Kendrick—she was super funny in this one. But the incestuous scene grossed me out.” Another added, “The assault scene with the sister sat very wrong with me… and to have Stephanie immediately make an off-color joke about it absolutely destroyed any pretense of a friendship between her and Emily.”
One commenter summed up the general feeling: “Playing off incest/r**/m*****ation as a joke is certainly a choice.”*
Other reactions included: “My jaw was on the floor,” “Was genuinely so disgusted,” and “So unnecessary.”
The film’s tonal inconsistency has also been criticized. Though marketed as a dark comedy, many viewers felt that the treatment of such disturbing material was far too casual. As one Reddit user remarked, “It was quite messed up and they just immediately joked it off.”
At the SXSW premiere earlier this year, Lively hinted at the unsettling direction of the sequel. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, she admitted, “It definitely upped the ante. It was very uncomfortable to watch in this theater with you guys.”
The film reunites a strong ensemble cast including Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Allison Janney, and Elizabeth Perkins. According to the official synopsis, Another Simple Favor follows Stephanie and Emily as they reconnect on the stunning island of Capri for Emily’s opulent wedding—an event quickly marred by secrets, betrayal, and murder.
While the film delivers intrigue and star power, many viewers believe its attempt to shock pushed the boundaries too far, leaving a bitter aftertaste in what was meant to be a stylish, suspenseful escape.
