Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' Tense SNL Appearance Amid Legal Battle
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds made their first public appearance in months at the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special on February 16, 2025, in New York City. The event marked their return to the spotlight amid an ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni, the director and co-star of Lively in the film It Ends With Us. The couple, who have been embroiled in dueling lawsuits with Baldoni since December 2024, displayed signs of “awkwardness” and “stiff” body language during the red carpet, according to body language expert Judi James.
During the SNL event, Reynolds made a cryptic joke referencing the legal drama. When asked, “How’s it going?” by comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, Reynolds quipped, “Great—why, what have you heard?” Lively’s reaction to the joke, initially smiling before turning to her husband with apparent concern, went viral, sparking speculation about whether she was caught off guard. Fans online debated whether the moment was staged or genuine, with some joking that Reynolds might be “in trouble” when he got home.
The legal battle between Lively, Reynolds, and Baldoni has escalated in recent months. Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December 2024, accusing him of sexual harassment and causing her “severe emotional distress.” Baldoni denied the allegations and retaliated with a $400 million lawsuit, claiming Lively and Reynolds attempted to “destroy” his reputation and career. Lively’s legal team has since subpoenaed Baldoni’s phone records, seeking evidence of an alleged smear campaign. Baldoni’s lawyers have called the subpoena “invasive” and “overbroad,” arguing it disproportionately invades the privacy of third parties.
The couple’s appearance at SNL 50 was their first major outing since the controversy began, and their body language suggested tension, according to experts. Despite the drama, Reynolds appeared to use humor to address the situation, while Lively’s reactions hinted at underlying unease. The legal battle is set to continue, with a trial scheduled for March 2026.
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