Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively made a highly anticipated public appearance at Saturday Night Live’s 50th-anniversary celebration,
marking their first major event together since the legal battle between Lively and It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni escalated.
While the couple seemed united on the red carpet, Reynolds took a moment during the show to deliver a deadpan response to a question that may have hit too close to home.
Ryan Reynolds’ Quick-Witted Comeback
During the live broadcast, co-hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey took a playful break from their opening monologue to acknowledge the Deadpool star in the audience.
“Ryan! How’s it going?” Poehler called out.
Without missing a beat, Reynolds stood up and replied with a smirk, “Great! Why, what have you heard?”
The quip immediately drew laughter from the audience, but it was hard to ignore the underlying reference to the ongoing legal drama involving his wife, Blake Lively, and her It Ends With Us co-star, Justin Baldoni.
Seated next to Reynolds, Lively initially smiled before her expression quickly shifted to one of surprise. She glanced at her husband and then back at the hosts, appearing both entertained and caught off guard by the moment.
Lawsuit Timeline: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni
The legal battle between Lively and Baldoni has been making headlines for months. The situation has only intensified, with both parties taking aggressive legal action against one another.
Key Events Leading Up to the Lawsuit
August 9, 2024 – It Ends With Us premieres.
August 6, 2024 – Baldoni walks the red carpet separately from his co-stars.
August 13, 2024 – Baldoni hires crisis PR expert Melissa Nathan, who previously represented Johnny Depp.
December 20, 2024 – Lively files a lawsuit against Baldoni, alleging “unprofessional” behavior on set.
December 21, 2024 – Baldoni is dropped by his talent agency.
December 22, 2024 – The New York Times leaks private messages suggesting a PR smear campaign against Lively.
December 31, 2024 – Both Lively and Baldoni file lawsuits against each other.
The Legal Battle Continues into 2025
January 16, 2025 – Baldoni countersues Lively for $400 million, citing career and reputation damages.
January 21, 2025 – Baldoni’s team releases behind-the-scenes footage that allegedly contradicts Lively’s claims.
January 27, 2025 – A trial date is set for March 2026.
February 1, 2025 – Baldoni’s team launches a website publishing legal documents related to the dispute.
February 5, 2025 – Lively is sued by a crisis PR firm for $7 million.
Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: What Comes Next?
With lawsuits flying in both directions, the legal teams for Lively and Baldoni have been engaging in aggressive courtroom battles. One of the most contentious points involves a subpoena request from Lively’s legal team, seeking access to Baldoni’s phone records.
Baldoni’s lawyer, Mitchell Schuster, has strongly opposed the request, calling it “flagrantly overbroad” and arguing that it would give Lively’s team access to years of Baldoni’s private messages, browser history, and location data.
“This is civil litigation, not a criminal prosecution,” Schuster said. “The Lively parties are not the FBI.”
Baldoni’s legal team has now requested that Judge Liman intervene and set limits on the subpoena.
Public Reaction to Ryan Reynolds’ SNL Moment
Reynolds’ SNL joke sparked mixed reactions online. Some found it humorous, while others criticized the show for giving the actor and his wife a platform amid the controversy.
One social media user posted: “Bad move, SNL. These two deserve to be shunned, not given the limelight.”
Another defended Reynolds, writing: “I like Ryan Reynolds. I thought this was funny. I don’t know all the details about Blake Lively and It Ends With Us, but I blame the PR people.”
A third viewer was skeptical of the moment, saying: “How sweet of SNL to try and do damage control for Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively—but it won’t work.”
Reynolds and Lively Put on a United Front
Despite the controversy, Lively and Reynolds appeared polished and confident at the SNL event. They walked the red carpet together, smiling and laughing, presenting a united front amid the legal battle.
As the lawsuits continue to unfold, it remains to be seen how the trial in 2026 will impact both Lively and Baldoni’s careers. In the meantime, Reynolds’ ability to joke about the situation suggests that he and Lively are prepared to weather the storm—together.
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