At the star-studded SNL 50: The Anniversary Special in New York City, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively made their first public appearance together since Blake’s legal dispute with Justin Baldoni began.
During the event, Ryan showcased his signature humor, subtly addressing the ongoing situation. In one segment, SNL veterans Tina Fey and Amy Poehler opened up questions to the audience and Ryan raised his hand. “Ryan Reynolds, how’s it going?” Tina inquired. Keep reading to find out more… Feigning surprise, Ryan quipped, “Great!
Why, what have you heard?” eliciting laughter from the crowd. This lighthearted moment served as a nod to the recent legal tensions involving Blake and Justin.
Watch the moment in the video below, starting at the 1:26 mark! The couple’s appearance and Ryan’s jest come in the wake of Blake’s sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin, her co-star and director in It Ends With Us. Justin has countered with defamation and extortion claims.
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