Melanie King Responds to Rumors of Blake Lively’s Lip Herpes Outbreak During ‘It Ends With Us’ Filming
Podcaster and commentator Melanie King has addressed recent rumors alleging that actress Blake Lively experienced a lip herpes outbreak during the filming of the romantic drama It Ends With Us. The speculation surfaced following a TikTok video by user @sweetandsaltylin, who claimed that Lively had an active cold sore on set, leading to concerns among the crew and makeup team.
King shared the video on her social media platform X (formerly Twitter), expressing her surprise at missing such a significant piece of gossip. The video suggests that the alleged outbreak may have influenced co-star and director Justin Baldoni’s reluctance to engage in intimate scenes with Lively.
The World Health Organization identifies herpes simplex virus (HSV) as a common infection, with HSV-1 typically causing oral herpes or cold sores. Such outbreaks can be contagious, especially during physical contact, which may explain the reported concerns on set.
King’s reaction adds to the ongoing public discourse surrounding It Ends With Us, which has been embroiled in various controversies, including disputes between Lively and Baldoni over the film’s direction and promotional strategies. Despite these challenges, the film has achieved commercial success, grossing over $351 million worldwide.