The actress also thanks her mother and “Gordon Reynolds,” a fake persona her husband Ryan Reynolds has used in the past
Blake Lively on June 10, 2024. Photo: Ammar Rowaid/Patrick McMullan via Getty
Blake Lively gives shoutouts to her friends and family in the It Ends With Us credits.
The actress and producer includes a list of names in a section of thank-you’s shown in the end credits for the romantic drama.
“Ms. Lively wishes to extend special thanks to,” the message begins, followed by names that include filmmakers and more: Alan Baumgarten, Shane Reid, Travis Moore, Stephania Dulowski, Tobias Schliessler, Natalie Reid, Justin Stone, George Dewey, Tarryn Fisher and Corn.”
Also mentioned are Taylor Swift (whose song “my tears ricochet” is in the film) and the pop star’s brother Austin Swift, Bradley Cooper, Britney Spears (whose song “Everytime” is in the film), Aaron Dessner and Shawn Levy (who directed Deadpool & Wolverine, starring her husband Ryan Reynolds).
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in 2022; Taylor Swift in 2019.Noam Galai/Getty, Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic
Lively also thanks her mother, Elaine Lively, plus her kids as “J, I, B and O” (James, 9, Inez, 7, Betty, 4, and Olin, 1). She also lists “Gordon Reynolds,” which is a twin-brother persona Reynolds has previously used.
It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover’s mother Vannoy Fite is also included in Lively’s acknowledgements. Hoover has previously shared how the book and film’s story stemmed from her mom’s experience.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in “It Ends With Us”.
Director Justin Baldoni, who also stars as Ryle in the film, also lists thank-you’s in the credits, including mentions of his wife Emily (who has a cameo as Dr. Julie) and their kids Maiya and Maxwell.
It Ends With Us is in theaters Aug. 9.