Ryan Reynolds once again proved his knack for mischief, lighting up the ‘Saturday Night Live 50’ special and leaving everyone in stitches.
Yet behind the laughter, a simmering legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has been unfolding for months, packed with high stakes and plenty of drama.
Ryan Reynolds Jokes With the Justin Baldoni Legal Drama at SNL50
During the show, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler roamed the audience in search of familiar faces when they spotted Ryan.
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“How’s it going?” they asked, to which he replied with his signature wit, “Great! Why, what have you heard?”
Ryan Reynolds during #SNL50
“Ryan how’s it going? Great… why, what have you heard?” pic.twitter.com/8a4A6NIU2D
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His quip drew a wave of laughter from the crowd. However, as the audience enjoyed the moment, Blake’s expression—despite her effort to conceal a smile—betrayed a hint of tension, as if she’d seen a ghost amid the festivities.
While Ryan’s joke may have seemed lighthearted, it’s no secret that both his name and that of his wife, Blake, are entangled in a legal battle with Justin Baldoni. The dispute ignited when the actress accused Justin of on-set harassment and alleged that he conspired with his PR team to tarnish her image.
Baldoni struck back with a staggering $400 million lawsuit, naming the couple, their publicist Leslie Sloane, and Vision PR, Inc. for defamation and extortion. As if that wasn’t enough, he also filed another suit against the New York Times, accusing the paper of complicity in damaging his reputation.
Despite the heavy atmosphere, Ryan and Blake managed to take advantage of the long Valentine’s weekend to unwind, being spotted at Chris Rock’s birthday bash at New York’s Crane Club, where they enjoyed a night out with friends.
Meanwhile, Baldoni opted for a different kind of therapy: surfing. The actor was seen in Hawaii, riding waves and soaking up the sun—likely trying to blow off some steam amid the public dispute.
Ryan Reynolds continues to find ways to make us smile, but it seems this legal drama still has several chapters yet to unfold. For now, all we can do is wait and hope that humor will eventually help ease the tension.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Nayely Aguilera in Cultura Colectiva.
