These Gingerbread House Placecards Are Perfect for Your Party

Not only have gingerbread cookies been winning the hearts and stomachs of a lot of people this year, but gingerbread houses have made a comeback in a much more fun (and mini!) way. We’ve done gingerbread house snow globes and cupcakes toppers, and we even have a gingerbread house roundup so you can find the style that best fits you. But don’t you wish that you could use some of this yummy dessert as part of your holiday table setting too? That’s right, folks, we’re showing you how to make gingerbread house place settings, so not only will your guests be able to spot their names on an adorable little house at your party, but they’ll be able to eat it too. (After they die of cuteness, of course!) Get your icing ready and your apron on, because you’re about to make an insanely adorable mini gingerbread house village.

Ingredients:

– vanilla icing

– 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

– 1 teaspoon cinnamon

– 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

– 1/4 teaspoon salt

— 1/2 cup brown sugar

— 3/4 cup corn syrup

— 1/2 cup butter, melted

Tools:

– piping bag

– round piping tip

– sharp knife

– rolling pin

– mini gingerbread house template (search “mini gingerbread house template” online)

Instructions:

1. Mix together the melted butter, brown sugar and corn syrup until all of the sugar has dissolved. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Combine to form dough. Refrigerate the dough for an hour.

2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Dust your surface with flour and roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. With your mini gingerbread house templates, cut out two walls, two pieces of roof, one front and one back for each house.

3. Place your house pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.

4. Transfer your vanilla icing into a piping bag fitted with a round tip.

5. Put icing along the sides of each cookie and stick all the pieces of the house together.

6. Pipe your guests’ names onto the side of one of the roof pieces on each house.

7. Decorate the rest of the house with whatever you want. I chose to use frosting only, but you could also decorate it with candy if you like.

8. Clean up any rough edges and place at your table setting for your guests to enjoy!

When placing the paper template on the gingerbread cookie dough, dust the template with flour to make sure that it doesn’t stick to the dough.

Hold the walls of the house in place for a few minutes to make sure they are straight before adding on the roof and the front of the house.

Don’t worry if you mess up any of the frosting decorations on your house. You can easily wipe them off with a damp paper towel and try again!

So cute! Your party guests are definitely going to be excited to see their names on these little guys.

What is your favorite gingerbread house decoration? Share with us @BritandCo.

If you’re planning on tying the knot this autumn and are in need of some fall-spiration, you’re in luck! This season’s earthy and rustic-romantic elements make way for gorgeous wedding decor. Think: gold, glitz and colorful florals. To help you get there, we’ve rounded up some of the chicest fall-inspired place cards you can DIY on your very own. Whether you’re throwing a boho fall wedding or a minimalist affair, be sure to up your wedding table setting with one of these stylish DIY place cards.

1. Agate Slice Place Cards: An ideal accent for both modern and boho wedding styles, agate is a keeper when it comes to elevating one’s decor. Pair the brilliant stone place card with gold flatware for a truly striking aesthetic. For more agate details, check out our agate and geode wedding inspo roundup. (via Stephanie Messick Photography / Wedding Chicks)

2. Hand-Lettered Apple Place Cards: For maximum vibrancy, create your lettered place cards using Washington Red Delicious apples. Their true red hue will make the shimmering gold calligraphy really *pop.* (via Hey Bernadette)

3. DIY Neon Pine Cone Place Card Holders: Introduce a little modern into the mix with a pop of neon color. Dip the edges of your pine cone place card holders in hot pink paint to get this look. (via Camille Styles)

4. DIY Washi Tape Feather Place Cards: Give your table setting a bohemian feel with these washi tape feather place cards, made of two pieces of fringed-out washi tape and a straightened-out paper clip. There’s always the option to use actual feathers, but you’ve gotta admit the DIY version is always more fun. ;) (via A Fabulous Fete)

5. DIY Printable Leaf Place Cards: Autumn leaves for fall? Obvz. These patterned leaf place cards are especially perfect if your party decor can do with a little sprucing up. Take your decor the extra mile — print out a dozen extra to create a gorgeous fall garland. (via Intimate Weddings)

6. DIY Fall Pumpkin Place Card Holders: If in doubt, ombre it out! Dip dye your place cards for a classy chic look that never gets old. (via Oh Happy Day)

7. Pomegranate Place Card Holder: For another ruby red fruit that packs quite the visual punch, a pomegranate place card holder is the way to go. Its bold color makes it a suitable alternative to the traditional fall apple. (via Brooke Bakken Photography / Elizabeth Anne)

8. DIY Mini Cranberry Wreath Place Cards: No doubt your guests will comment on how adorable these mini cranberry wreaths are. Made of wire, cranberries and tree trimmings, these festive table accents will be perfect to bring back around for the holidays. (via Say Yes)

9. DIY Glittered Pumpkin Place Cards: You bet this li’l gourd is dressed to impress! Its glittered-out bottom makes this sparkly pumpkin place card an essential for a classy wedding table. (via Spray Paint and Chardonnay / Best Friends for Frosting)

10. Pumpkin Place Cards: Give your pumpkins a cool chrome finish by painting them with a metallic acrylic paint. Pro tip: Use white pumpkins to forgo the extra paint required to cover their orange base. (via Vicky Barone)

11. Chalkboard Log Slice Place Cards: Combine two rustic must-haves (chalkboard and wood slices) for your outdoor fall wedding. Pro tip: The thicker you cut the slice, the easier it will be to leave it standing on its own — unseasoned, natural wood can warp a little as they dry out. (via eHow)

12. DIY Gold-Dipped Pear Place Cards: Customize your color-blocked pears to match your wedding decor palette. If you’re digging the rustic-meets-minimalistic look, cover your pears in white paint first then dip them into a dark gold colored paint for the finishing touch. (via Almost Makes Perfect)

13. Hand-Lettered Pomegranate Place Cards: For another take on the pomegranate place card, trade out the card and instead write directly on the fruit. Since the lettering will be on the fruit’s inedible exterior, guests can even snack on their place cards if they choose. (via Melanie Gabrielle / Ruffled)

14. Fall Wedding Escort Cards There are plenty of falling leaves to go around this season, so why not turn them into delicate place cards? The best part is that they won’t cost you a thing to make. (via OnceWed)

15. Eucalyptus Branch: Eucalyptus goes a long way in amping up the romance of any given space. If you’re looking to turn up the romance at your wedding, use some eucalyptus branches as place cards and display others throughout the reception space in vases or as organic table runners. (via Alicia Lacey Photography / Wedding Sparrow)

16. Gilded Harvest Place Cards These gilded pumpkin place cards will make your fall-inspired wedding table shimmer and shine. Pair your pumpkin with other sparkly accents like plates with gilded edges. (via Cupcakes and Cashmere)

17. Gilded Pear Place Cards: Freshen up your table decor with fresh pears painted gold. If you’re looking for an extra glam finish, add a coat of gold glitter spray paint on top of the gold base. (via Rustic White Photography / Ashley Buzzy)

18. DIY Mini Bouquet Place Cards: Incorporate nature into your decor with these mini bouquet place cards. To make, tie sprigs of greenery and wildflowers together with black ribbon, then add a simple card with your guests’ names. (via A Fabulous Fete)

19. Feathers + Sprig Place Card: DIY this organic place card using feathers and a sprig of greenery. Mix and match different patterned feathers for a naturally stunning arrangement. (via Kara Rosenlund)

20. Rosemary Wreath Place Cards: Treat your guests to the delightful smell of rosemary with these festive wreath place cards. Considering how pleasant these fragrant table accents will be, chances are guests will definitely want to take these mini wreaths home for something to remember the wedding by. (via Spoon Fork Bacon)

21. Rosemary Sprig Place Cards: Though simple, these place cards featuring rosemary sprigs are still very chic. It’ll give your tables an understated classy look, so you can add as much gold or color elsewhere on your tablescapes. (via Spoon Fork Bacon)

22. Chalkboard Cloth Place Cards: For a minimalistic approach, cover your table with chalkboard cloth and write your guests’ names above each place setting. Complement the modern black and white combo with metallic gold accents. (via Kristi Murphy)

23. DIY 3D Paper Pumpkin Place Card: Garnish those plates with a simple DIY version of a seasonal staple. To make your 3D paper pumpkin place card, you’ll need a bone folder, paper and a hot glue gun. Though this sample is classy as is, you can always spruce things up using patterned paper. (via Martha Stewart)

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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) have always been a dramatic duo, but they're taking the drama to new heights right now: they're breaking up, according to TMZ. The Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker BFFs are currently expecting their first child together, making this all way more complicated than a simple split. So what happened to this celebrity couple? Let's dig into it.

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TMZ reported Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly broke up on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. The pair allegedly split on Thanksgiving weekend in Vail, Colorado given "upsetting material" Megan found on MGK's phone. Apparently they haven't been together since the breakup, with MGK going as far as to leave their trip early.

Megan just announced she's pregnant on Instagram on November 11, 2024. According to PEOPLE, MGK was "basically telling everyone he knows" about the baby-to-be, and that the pair is "doing well" in general. Now, it seems like the tables have really turned in the latter regard.

However, an exclusive source told PEOPLE, "Their relationship has always been bumpy. They love each other but don't have compatible personalities." The source explained that Megan and MGK are "both hot-heads, dramatic and stubborn," noting that they've "worked things out" when they broke up in the past. "When they're good together, they're great," they said. "They will very likely get back together."

PEOPLE reported that Megan and MGK announced their engagement on Instagram on January 12, 2022. However, the Jennifer's Body star only features her pregnancy announcement on Instagram now — and while MGK doesn't have a post on his grid either, you can still see his video of her engagement ring here!

Megan and MGK have been together since July 2020. Here's hoping they're able to work things out in a way that makes sense for them and their little family!

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While the quiche should be cooked to perfection, Easter brunch isn’t just about the food. Besides, what is a holiday really without all those festive decorations and fun DIYs? That’s why we’re here to help you deck out your table for the most gorgeous Easter brunch ever. You can easily make your tablescape extra special with pastels, eggs, baskets and so much more. Check out these 12 snap-worthy table settings that will make the perfect colorful canvas for your brunch — and visit the B+C shop for all the Easter supplies and gifts you need!

1. Simple Centerpiece: Because you have so many blooms to choose from come Easter, make them the spotlight of your centerpiece. They’ll add just the right amount of color to your pastel-hued tablescape. (via Style Me Pretty)

2. Crystalware: Such a dainty holiday deserves the fancy china and your grandmother’s crystal. (via Style Me Pretty)

3. Grass Place Setting: Who would have thought that a simple thing like grass could create such a beautiful place card for Easter? (via Style Me Pretty)

4. Tree Centerpiece: Easter eggs may not grow on trees but that doesn’t mean you can’t hang them from one. (via HGTV)

5. Carrot Flatware: If you’ll have a kid’s table at your Easter brunch, include these carrot place settings for a fun touch. (via Our Best Bites)

6. Daffodil Centerpiece: Grow your early spring flowers in the center of your table and you’ll have a gorgeous centerpiece by Easter. (via Williams-Sonoma)

7. Berry Baskets: Whether they are ceramic or disposable, berry baskets make the perfect little Easter basket for each guest at your brunch. (via My Sweet Savannah)

8. Basket Place Settings: Now these are just about the cutest place card settings we’ve ever seen. Plus, your guests get to eat those robin’s egg blue chocolate eggs. (via The House That Lars Built)

9. Nest Placemat: Simple wreaths put under your dinner plates create the wonderful illusion of a bird’s nest. Bonus points if you have birds on your china. (via Elizabeth Anne Designs)

10. Menu: You know how much we love printables. And this printable menu would be the ultimate finishing touch for any Easter brunch. (via Sarah Hearts)

11. Bunny Cookies: Provide your guests with these festive cookies and they’ll have a hard time waiting to eat your delicious fare. (via Hostess with the Mostess)

12. Outdoor Table: If you have nice weather, why not take your party to the backyard? There is nothing like a little sunshine to make any party fabulous. (via 100 Layer Cake-let)

Do you have any Easter table setting ideas that we missed? Tell us about them below!

While 2024 gave us some incredible movies like Challengers and Dune 2, it also provided some pretty disappointing films. Despite the fact my memories surrounding Dakota Johnson's Madame Web were incredibly fun, the movie in and of itself felt like nothing but meme after meme. (I think about "I just wanna go home and watch Idol" all the time). But it's not just the movies' content that's struggling — it's movies in general.

Oppenheimer was one of 2023's biggest titles, and yet it was only in theaters for around 18 weeks, while the $1 billion-earning, "cinema saving" Barbie had a theatrical run and IMAX re-release that culminated in 10 weeks in theaters. Compared to 2012's Avatar, which earned almost $3 billion at the time and ran for 34 weeks, I'm wondering what a "good movie" even means anymore.

Is the best movie the one that earns the most money? Is it whichever film has the biggest internet presence? Or is it the one that makes you feel like a better version of yourself when the credits roll? No matter what your definition of a good movie is viewers agree these flicks ain't it.

Keep reading for the worst movies of 2024 to see if you agree.

Y2K

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A New Year's Eve party turns into an absolute nightmare when the Y2K crisis actually happens. I'm talking blood, terror, and lots of screaming. Unfortunately, despite the fact movie watchers love a good slasher-comedy, this movie got a 45 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and a 5.2 out of 10 for IMDb.

Miller's Girl

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I guess we'd moved passed teacher & student will-they-won't-they movies, but apparently not. Miller's Girl is all about power, boundaries, and what happens when lines blur, and it follows Jenna Ortega's character, whose assignment from a teacher (Martin Freeman) makes both of their lives super complicated. The film has a 29 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 5.2 out of 10 IMDb rating.

Uglies

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This is one 2024 movie I could not get through with a straight face because the message is simple: you're either pretty and brainwashed or ugly and smart. What about the intelligent hot people?! The movie follows Joey King's Tally, who lives in a society that gives you a "perfecting" surgery at the age of 16. Uglies was aiming to recreate the magic of franchises like The Hunger Games but based on the 16 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating and 4.7 IMDb score, it didn't work.

Borderlands

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This video game adaptation follows treasure hunter Lilith, who returns to her home planet of Pandora. Together with a rag-tag team of misfits, Lilith sets off to find a missing girl who's said to have endless power. Even though this has so many of the tropes movie-goers love — like found family and adventure — it only got a score of 10 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and a 4.3 out of 10 on IMDb.

Madame Web

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In this superhero movie, Dakota Johnson stars as the titular clairvoyant, who steps in to protect Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O'Connor when she starts seeing the future — and their untimely ends. Despite the insane popularity of the other Spider-Man movies, this one only has an 11 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and 4 on IMDb. However, its 2.3 billion TikTok mentions prove it's got serious cult classic potential.

Lift

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This heist movie revolves around an impossible mission to infiltrate a 777 passenger flight from London to Zurich, and apparently viewers really leaned into the impossibility of it all because its Rotten Tomatoes score is only 20 percent while its IMDb score is 5.5.

Mean Girls

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Mean Girls was highly anticipated by theatre kids and Renee Rap fans alike. The movie is a retelling of the Lindsay Lohan classic — Cady moves from homeschooling to public school, and falls in with The Plastics clique. But instead of bringing them down, she becomes the worst Plastic yet. Renee's "It's Not My Fault" might have over 107 million streams on Spotify, but the film only ranks 69 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and 5.6 on IMDb. We had a blast on the red carpet, though!

Argylle

Universal Pictures

Anyone who loves spy movies, campy rom-coms, and Taylor Swift was incredibly excited for this movie, which follows reclusive writer Elly Conway, who finds herself in the middle of a real-life spy mission when her books catch the attention of some really bad guys. I loved this movie, but considering it got a 33 percent Rotten Tomatoes score and a 5.7 on IMDb, I was one of the only ones.

Garfield

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Garfield loves living with Odie and Jon, and all the luxury that comes with it. But when he reunites with his dad, he winds up on the wildest outdoor adventure of his life. This flick is rated a 36 percent out of 100 on Rotten Tomatoes and a 5.7 out of 10 on IMDb.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

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Godzilla and King Kong team up against a new threat in this crazy, mind-bending film. The movie got a 54 percent Rotten Tomatoes score and 6.1 IMDb score, and as much as I love this new cast, I will admit I miss seeing Elizabeth Olsen and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

Megalopolis

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We might all be thinking about the Roman Empire, but it seems a lot of viewers & critics wish they could forget Megalopolis. This story, which follows a duel between artistic Cesar Catilina, greedy leader Franklyn Cicero, and Julia Cicero feeling torn between them, is considered one of the worst movies of 2024. It currently has a 45 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 4.8 out of 10 on IMDb.

Despicable Me 4

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Gru and his family — Margot, Lucy, Margo, Edith, Agnes, and Gru Jr. — have to go on the run when a brand new villain rises up. Despite the fact everyone loves Gru (and the Minions), Despicable Me 4 was rated 56 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and 6.2 on IMDb.

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Few books have made an impact on BookTok like Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us. The story follows a woman named Lily who is intrigued by a new relationship with Ryle (Justin Baldoni), but an encounter with her first love Atlas (Brandon Sklenar) — and the reminders of her past that Atlas carries — complicates everything. This movie based on a bookis one to remember.

We had high hopes for this summer movie, and when it was announced that Justin Baldoni would develop the film in 2019, we knew the story was in good hands. Baldoni won us over with his role as Rafael in Jane The Virgin, and his feature directorial debut Five Feet Apart made us cry our eyes out.

If you're a Colleen Hoover fan, keep reading for everything you need to know about It Ends With Us. Check out the rest of this year's 2024 movies too!

Is It Ends With Us streaming?

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Yes, you can now watch It Ends With Us at home! The movie is finally on Netflix, but it's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime. That means you can watch the movie while reading up on all the cast drama without shame.

Is Ryan Reynolds involved in It Ends With Us?

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Yes, Blake Lively revealed Ryan Reynolds helped write one of It Ends With Us' most memorable scenes. "The iconic rooftop scene, my husband actually wrote it," she tells E! News."He works on everything I do, I work on everything he does. So his wins, his celebrations are mine and mine are his."

Lively also says that Reynolds showed up in the movie in another unexpected way: through his clothes! "I have a few of my husband's shirts and socks randomly in the movie," she tells People. She also wears her own boots in the birthday party scene, and her own Louboutins in the bar.

"I have some of Gigi Hadid's sweaters in the movie," she continues. "She has this line, Guest In Residence, but also she would run out and I would be like, 'I want this one' because of all the really cool patterns and whatnot, and she’d be like, 'I have that. You can wear mine.'"

Watch the It Ends With Us trailer now!

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The way I IMMEDIATELY slapped my hand over my mouth at the first notes of "My Tears Ricochet" from Taylor Swift's Folklore. What a song choice for the first trailer! And then to have Ethel Cain's "Strangers" lead the second trailer makes me want to cry! This is the one trailer we have been waiting for all year, and it totally captures the emotion, heart, and drama of the book.

When is the It Ends With Us movie coming out?

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It Ends With Us premiered in theaters August 9, 2024. With so much color, plus the fact Blake Lively's Lily runs a flower shop, a summer release is perfect! Because of the writers' strike and actors' strike, production on the film paused over the summer of 2023, meaning the movie got delayed from its original February 9 (then June 21) release date.

Who plays Lily in the It Ends With Us cast?

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni (who also directed) star in the film as Lily and Ryle, respectively. On April 20, 2023, it was announced that 1923 star Brandon Sklenar would join the duo as Atlas, and on May 1, Jenny Slate joined the cast as Ryle's sister Allysa. Hasan Minhaj joined the film on May 25 as Alyssa's husband Marshall.

Baldoni also posted a TikTok confirming that after an open casting call, they found Isabela Ferrer for young Lily!

Fans were initially unhappy with Blake's casting, because in the book, Lily is supposed to be in her early 20s. But author Colleen Hoover explained a bit of the intention behind the casting with TODAY, explaining that the "new adult" genre at the time favored characters in their early 20s — and that the point of the book is its message, not its cast or costumes.

“As an author, we make mistakes,” she says. “There’s no 28-year-old neurosurgeons, you know? You go to school for 15 years. And so to make corrections to what I messed up in the book, we aged the characters up somewhat...I love that there’s discourse surrounding it, I do. I think that people are going to be very pleased. I’m very pleased.”

What is It Ends With Us about?

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It Ends With Us follows Lily Bloom after she moves out of her small town to start a flower shop in Boston. When she meets Ryle on a rooftop and quickly falls head over heels, it seems like fate. That is, until she comes face-to-face with her first love Atlas. It's a story of strength, deep-rooted relationships, and identity that made waves on social media.

Where was It Ends With Us filmed?

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It Ends With Us filmed primarily in New Jersey. The first set images from It Ends With Us are from a scene that takes place between Lily and Ryle. While Baldoni is wearing a simple black sweater, Lively is wearing two different shades of pink over a brown dress. I love the way costumes highlight all the ways characters are different, and this is the perfect example!

On January 6, 2024, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni were finally spotted in Jersey City again. While the costumes have gotten some backlash, I really love the texture and visual interest in this patchwork jacket + jeans combo! It feels creative and bright — just like Lily :).

And on April 30 we FINALLY got the first official images from the movie. The colors are just as bright and yet still have some emotional weight behind them to match the story. I'm particularly obsessed with this Blake Lively look — I'm a sucker for a jeans + tank + cardigan combo.

Is Colleen Hoover making a movie out of It Starts With Us?

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We might have just gotten a movie adaptation of It Ends With Us, but fans are already hoping for a sequel movie based on It Starts With Us! There's no word on the potential sequel, but star Brandon Sklenar is totally down to return.

"I would love to do it, I really would, I would love to do it," Brandon Sklenar told Access during New York Fashion Week. "I hope we can get it together because I think the fans deserve it, and I'd just love to tell more of Atlas' story and get into his past a little more. Yeah, it would be beautiful if we can do it. I would love to."

Who else is working on the film?

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Lively, Baldoni, Hoover, Steve Sarowitz, and Andrew Calof all served as executive producers, while Alex Saks, Christy Hall, and Jamey Heath produced. Hall also wrote the script for the film.

Follow us on TikTok and Twitter for the latest entertainment updates, and check back here for new info on It Ends With Us! Feel free to rewatch all of Blake Lively's movies too ;).

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