Blake Lively Sparks Backlash Over Controversial Incest Scene in Another Simple Favor
By fypfeed. | Movies & TV | May 6, 2025
A Shocking Twist That Left Fans Divided
The highly-anticipated return of Blake Lively to the screen in Another Simple Favor–the sequel to the popular thriller has caused a lot of controversy since its release on Amazon Prime Video.
The film features Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in their roles as Emily and Stephanie This time, they are with Italian actress Michele Morrone ( Subservience). Although marketed as a stylish thrilling thriller with a twist one particular scene has people more upset than excited.
Rotten Tomatoes Reactions
At present, Another Simple Favor has an 67% mark according to Rotten Tomatoes, a notable drop from the initial movie’s 84% score. Some critics are divided, while others call it an “divinely twisted thriller,” and others arguing that the sequel is dependent too much on the thrill factor.
However, it’s not the crucial score that’s got people buzzing. It’s an incest-themed video which has taken the internet to the forefront.
The Scene That Sparked Outrage
In a novel twist that is surprising, Lively also portrays Emily’s twin sister, Charity. At some point in the film the two characters are seen kissing on the screen. This shocked and confused viewers.
One fan who was shocked tweeted:
“GUYSSSS I AM HORRIFIED. I decided to see another simple favor and find out why Blake Lively’s twin character making sexual advances towards the actress’s HEEELPP.”
Another post:
” Another Simple Favour is the strangest incest-filled movie I have ever watched.”
Others have labeled that incident “gross,” “unnecessary,” and “pure shock value.”
Not the First Time
Many fans took to note that Hollywood has witnessed other instances of incestuous storylines. HBO’s success The White Lotus was also the subject of controversy in its newest season, which saw the characters who were played in the role of Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sam Nivola who were involved in a shocking twist of brotherhood.
This phenomenon has ignited more debates: is the modern cinema pushing boundaries in the name of storytelling or just to add some entertainment value?
The Producers Defend the Choice
The executive producer David Bernard defended the controversial direction, saying that the direction wasn’t solely to shock.
According to The New York Post In an interview with the Post, he stated:
“Mike White is an absolute genius and I’m convinced that these dramatic story arcs are not solely for a sense of shock. There’s a particular reason with regard to the narrative storytelling as well as the larger theme being examined.”
He suggested that the controversial subplot tied to the larger themes of manipulated blurred identities, skewed identities, as well as toxic relations that shaped the film’s first.
Fans Still Split
In spite of Bernard’s assertions, the audience reactions are still divided. Some people believe that the unorthodox plot stifles the film’s wit, whereas others consider it an innovative move that increases the tension in the mind.
One fan sums the situation:
“The lesbian incest that I saw in another simple favor was a complete surprise. It’s not clear if it actually did the trick… however, I’ll certainly remember it.”
