Ryan Reynolds Celebrates Critics Choice Win While Legal Battles Loom

The actor skipped the ceremony due to other commitments as he and Blake Lively face lawsuits involving Justin Baldoni.

Ryan Reynolds' 'Deadpool & Wolverine' tied for Best Comedy with 'A Real Pain' at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards.
Reynolds did not attend the ceremony, citing prior obligations including a JP Morgan summit with Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Blake Lively and Reynolds are involved in ongoing legal disputes with Justin Baldoni, including allegations of harassment and a $400 million countersuit by Baldoni.
Host Chelsea Handler referenced the legal controversy during her monologue, adding a layer of tension to the event.
The legal case between Lively and Baldoni is set to go to trial in March 2026, with both parties making serious accusations.