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Ryan Reynolds Stays Silent on Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni Legal Battle in First TV Interview

Appearing on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Reynolds focused on his projects and avoided addressing the ongoing lawsuits involving his wife and Baldoni.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Ryan Reynolds attends the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for TIME)
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Overview

  • Blake Lively filed a lawsuit in December 2024 accusing Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment, hostile work environment, emotional distress, and a smear campaign.
  • In January 2025, Baldoni countersued Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Lively’s publicist for defamation, extortion, and invasion of privacy, among other claims.
  • Ryan Reynolds appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on May 12, 2025, his first TV interview since the lawsuits began, but avoided discussing the legal dispute.
  • Reynolds filed a motion to dismiss Baldoni’s claims in March 2025, arguing the lawsuit lacks specific defamatory statements or evidence of harm.
  • The legal case is set for trial in May 2026, with both parties preparing for what is expected to be a high-profile courtroom battle.