Ryan Reynolds Jokes About Legal Battle During SNL 50th Anniversary Special

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds make their first public appearance since the It Ends With Us lawsuits began, drawing mixed reactions with a lighthearted moment.

Ryan Reynolds made a scripted joke referencing the ongoing legal disputes involving his wife, Blake Lively, and her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, during a Q&A segment hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler at SNL's 50th Anniversary Special.
The couple's appearance marked their first red carpet event since Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni in December 2024, which escalated into a series of countersuits, including Baldoni's $400 million defamation claim against Lively, Reynolds, and their publicist.
Reactions to Reynolds' humor were divided, with some fans criticizing the lighthearted approach to serious allegations, while others defended the couple's ability to maintain their public presence during the legal turmoil.
The legal battle has grown increasingly contentious, with Lively's team subpoenaing Baldoni's phone records and communications to support her claims, while Baldoni's lawyers have pushed back against what they describe as invasive and overly broad requests.
A trial date for the lawsuits has been set for March 2026, with both parties continuing to make public and legal maneuvers in the highly publicized case.