How Ryan Reynolds Is Handling the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Controversy

Blake Lively is no stranger to drama, but her latest lawsuit has taken things to another level. The actress has filed an explosive 80-page lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. The suit accuses him of s*xual harassment, creating a toxic work environment, and even trying to smear her reputation.

Now, you might be wondering—where does her husband, Ryan Reynolds, fit into all of this? Reynolds has remained mostly silent throughout the ordeal, but reports suggest he’s taken some action behind the scenes.

With such serious allegations and a Hollywood power couple in the mix, it’s no wonder this situation is making waves. Stay tuned as we break down everything you need to know about Blake Lively’s lawsuit, including how Reynolds is handling it all.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s controversy explained

Blake Lively isn’t just casually tossing around allegations. She’s come out swinging with a detailed 80-page lawsuit that paints Justin Baldoni in a less-than-flattering light. Lively claimed that Baldoni not only s*xually harassed her during the making of It Ends With Us but also tried to destroy her reputation using shady tactics.

The lawsuit, obtained by The New York Times, points to everything from fake criticism being stirred up to Baldoni allegedly asking personal, invasive questions that made Lively uncomfortable. One of the biggest claims? Baldoni supposedly set up a smear campaign against her.

According to Daily Mail, the It Ends With Us filmmaker added Melissa Nathan to his PR team before August 2, 2024. He also brought on Jennifer Abel, a seasoned entertainment strategist, to help manage the situation.

The lawsuit claimed Baldoni used his crisis management team to spread lies, painting Lively as the problem on set. But it didn’t stop there—he allegedly sent stories to the press to tear down her personal life too.

In fact, Lively even claimed that Baldoni went so far as to create fake online criticism and plant stories about her marriage to Reynolds and her friendships with stars like Taylor Swift and Leighton Meester.

But Baldoni, of course, isn’t taking this lying down. His lawyer fired back in a statement with The New York Times, calling the allegations “completely false.”

The lawyer asserted that the crisis management team was simply hired to deal with Lively’s demands, which were apparently too much for the production to handle. In short, it’s a legal battle that’s shaping up to be one of Hollywood’s messiest.

Justin Baldoni is accused of asking invasive questions about Blake Lively’s marriage

Now, let’s get into one of the more uncomfortable parts of the lawsuit—Justin Baldoni allegedly asking Blake Lively some very personal and invasive questions about her marriage to Ryan Reynolds.

According to the legal documents (per The New York Times), Baldoni crossed some serious boundaries by asking Lively about her and Reynolds’ intimate life. One of the most shocking claims is that Baldoni allegedly asked Lively if she and the Marvel actor climaxed at the same time during s*x. The lawsuit stated:

Mr. Baldoni then intrusively asked Ms. Lively whether she and her husband climax simultaneously during int***ourse, which Ms. Lively found invasive and refused to discuss.

Lively found this question deeply invasive and uncomfortable. Naturally, she refused to engage in this conversation. The lawsuit goes on to explain that Lively made it clear that she didn’t want to talk about her personal s*xual experiences with anyone, let alone her director.

She even included a specific demand in her legal documents, asking for no further discussions about her s*x life to take place, especially with Baldoni or anyone on his team. This part of the legal filing shows just how far Baldoni allegedly pushed into her private space.

Ryan Reynolds blocked Justin Baldoni amid lawsuit drama

While Blake Lively has been open about her lawsuit and the drama surrounding it, her husband, Ryan Reynolds, has mostly kept a low profile. That doesn’t mean he’s been silent in all aspects, though. According to reports, the Deadpool star has been quietly taking action behind the scenes.

One of the biggest moves he made was to block Justin Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, on Instagram. This move came just before the release of It Ends With Us, and it seems Reynolds was preparing for the fallout.

In fact, Baldoni himself apparently reached out to his publicist, expressing concern that Lively might follow Reynolds’ lead and block him as well. In a chat with Jennifer Abel, quoted in Lively’s legal complaint, Baldoni said (per The New York Times):

We should have a plan for IF she does the same when [the] movie comes out. Just want you guys to have a plan. Plans make me feel more at ease.

Reynolds wasn’t about to sit back and let things play out. Blocking Baldoni on social media was his way of distancing himself from the drama and showing support for his wife. While he hasn’t publicly commented on the lawsuit or Baldoni’s allegations, his move on social media in May shows he didn’t ignore what happened.