Blake Lively Major Movies and Career Data
Blake Lively is an American actress known for roles in films such as "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" (2005), "The Age of Adaline" (2015), and "Barbie" (2023). She starred in "A Simple Favor" (2018) alongside Anna Kendrick, a crime-comedy that grossed approximately $97 million worldwide according to Box Office Mojo. Her filmography includes multiple studio productions under Warner Bros. and Lionsgate. Read more about her career trajectory.
Lively has been ranked among the highest-paid actresses in annual Forbes lists, reflecting her earnings from film roles and brand partnerships. She has appeared in films produced by major companies including Warner Bros. Pictures, Universal Pictures, and Lionsgate. Her most recent film projects include "The Bride!" (2026), a musical film directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. Details on her business ventures.
Anna Kendrick Filmography and Key Roles
Anna Kendrick is an American actress and singer known for roles in the "Twilight" saga (2008–2012), "Up in the Air" (2009), and the "Pitch Perfect" trilogy (2012–2017). She starred in "A Simple Favor" (2018) alongside Blake Lively, a film that ranked among the top-grossing R-rated movies of that year. She has also appeared in films produced by Lionsgate and Universal Pictures. Anna Kendrick box office data.
Kendrick received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for "Up in the Air" (2009) and has starred in multiple Broadway productions. Her recent film work includes roles in "Alice, Darling" (2022) and "Dummy" (2024), produced by independent studios. Broadway credits.
Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick Shared Projects
A Simple Favor (2018)
"A Simple Favor" is a 2018 crime-comedy film directed by Paul Feig, starring Blake Lively as Emily Nelson and Anna Kendrick as Stephanie Smothers. The film was produced by Lionsgate and distributed by Netflix in several international markets. It grossed approximately $97 million globally and received mixed reviews from critics. Critical reception data.
Plot and Cast Details
The film follows Stephanie Smothers, a vlogger, investigating the disappearance of her wealthy friend Emily Nelson. The cast includes Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, and Jean Smart. The film was shot in Atlanta, Georgia, and released in the United States on September 14, 2018. Full cast and crew details.
Box Office Performance
"A Simple Favor" earned approximately $5