Hold up movie fans because Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds just dropped a major moment at the SNL 50th Anniversary bash. They showed up they posed they maybe even joked about their serious legal drama and the internet went wild. Lets break down what happened why everyone is talking and what this all means for Hollywood's favorite power couple.
Ryan Reynolds Jokes About "What Have You Heard?" at SNL 50th Amidst Blake Lively Lawsuit Drama
So picture this: SNL's 50th Anniversary Special huge star-studded event and Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are there looking amazing on the red carpet. Everything seems pretty normal right? Wrong. Turns out Ryan Reynolds decided to maybe address their very public and very messy legal battle with Justin Baldoni right on stage. Yep you heard that correctly.
During a Q&A bit Tina Fey and Amy Poehler called on Ryan in the audience. They asked him "How's it going?". Ryan's response? He shot back with "Great why What have you heard?" Boom. Did he just subtly reference the internet storm around the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit? Fans think so. And Blake's face? Reportedly stone cold next to him. Awkward? Genius? You decide.
Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: A Quick Catch-Up on the "It Ends With Us" Legal Battle
If you are scratching your head let's rewind a bit. Blake Lively is currently locked in a legal fight with Justin Baldoni who directed and co-starred in the movie adaptation of "It Ends With Us". Blake is suing Baldoni his PR team and his production company Wayfarer Studios. Her allegations are serious: sexual harassment and retaliation on set.
Baldoni is denying everything and has fired back with his own lawsuits. He is suing Blake Ryan Reynolds their publicist and even The New York Times claiming defamation and extortion. Things are heated to say the least. Blake's lawyers are calling Baldoni's lawsuits "meritless" and a "desperate" attempt to deflect from the harassment allegations. Baldoni's lawyer is saying Blake's team is on a "fishing expedition" for evidence.
This whole situation is turning into a major Hollywood legal showdown and it is definitely casting a shadow over the release of "It Ends With Us". And now Ryan Reynolds seems to be bringing it into the SNL spotlight with a joke. Bold move right?
Celeb Reactions Mixed at SNL 50th: Were Stars Avoiding Blake and Ryan?
So how did Hollywood react to Blake and Ryan's SNL appearance amidst all this drama? Reports are mixed and juicy. Some eyewitnesses are saying that many stars at the SNL 50th event were "confused" about why Blake and Ryan showed up at all given the Baldoni lawsuit. Apparently some guests were even "avoiding them" at the after-party. Awkward level: expert.
One insider even overheard someone wondering "Who told them to come?". Ouch. It sounds like some people felt their presence was a bit tone-deaf considering the serious allegations and legal battle playing out in public.
However not everyone was giving them the cold shoulder. Other reports say Blake and Ryan were actually quite popular at SNL. Fans were cheering for them as they arrived and they were seen having "nice interactions" with other celebs like Dakota Johnson and Woody Harrelson. They even stayed after the show mingling and taking selfies with the cast and crew. So maybe it was not all icy stares and side-eye after all. Hollywood is complicated right?
Bethenny Frankel Praises Ryan Reynolds' "Brilliant" SNL Joke: Marketing Genius or Tone Deaf?
One celeb who is firmly in the "genius" camp is Bethenny Frankel . She posted a TikTok video praising Ryan's SNL joke as "absolutely brilliant". She thinks it was "marketing genius" for Ryan and Blake to "lean into the humor" during this controversy. Bethenny believes "the only way to weather a storm is to go straight through it" and that Ryan and Blake participating in the joke was a smart move.
She also added that "no one knows what actually happened" between Blake and Justin Baldoni so all the speculation is just that speculation. Bethenny thinks SNL was brilliant for having them because they are "the epicenter of pop culture" and "the zeitgeist". Basically she thinks it was a smart way for Blake and Ryan to control the narrative and stay in the spotlight even amidst the legal mess.
Not everyone online is agreeing with Bethenny though. Commenters on her TikTok video are pointing out that maybe joking about sexual harassment allegations is not exactly "brilliant" or "genius". It seems like opinion is definitely divided on whether Ryan's joke was a smart move or a misstep.
Pete Davidson and Kevin Costner Bromance? Another SNL 50th Odd Couple Sighting
In slightly lighter SNL 50th news did you hear about Pete Davidson and Kevin Costner becoming buddies? Yeah apparently these two have been hanging out a lot lately. They were spotted together at a Super Bowl party at the Super Bowl game itself and then at the SNL 50th concert. Kevin Costner even went to Chris Rock's birthday party with Pete Davidson . What is going on?
The internet is of course having fun with this unexpected bromance joking that Kevin Costner is Pete Davidson's new "beau" and creating nicknames like "Kete Davidstner". Maybe they are just bonding over recent breakups both Pete and Kevin ended relationships in 2024. Or maybe they are just two dudes from different generations finding some common ground. Either way it is another quirky side story to come out of the SNL 50th celebrations.
Key Takeaways: Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively SNL 50th Appearance Breakdown
- Ryan Reynolds' SNL Joke: Subtly referenced the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni lawsuit during a Q&A bit sparking debate online.
- Blake Lively Lawsuit Drama: Ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni involving sexual harassment allegations and defamation counter-suits.
- Mixed Celeb Reactions: Reports of some SNL 50th guests avoiding the couple while others say they were popular and mingling.
- Bethenny Frankel's Praise: Called Ryan's joke "brilliant marketing" and a smart way to handle the controversy.
- Fan Opinion Divided: Debate on whether the joke was genius or tone-deaf given the serious allegations.
- Pete Davidson & Kevin Costner Bromance: Unexpected friendship blossoms between the comedian and veteran actor at SNL 50th events.
What's Next for Blake Lively Ryan Reynolds and the Baldoni Lawsuit Saga?
The drama is far from over for Blake Lively Ryan Reynolds and Justin Baldoni. The legal battle is set to go to trial next year and things are likely to get even messier before they get resolved. Ryan Reynolds' SNL joke has definitely added another layer to this whole situation making it even more of a public spectacle. Will this SNL appearance help them "weather the storm" as Bethenny Frankel suggests or will it backfire? And what about this Pete Davidson and Kevin Costner friendship? Hollywood never stops surprising us does it?