Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' appearance at the "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary show sparked controversy amid their ongoing legal battle with "It Ends With Us" director Justin Baldoni. Reynolds' joke about the situation during the show, referencing the public back-and-forth with Baldoni, seemed to catch Lively off guard and drew mixed reactions from fans. While some found the moment humorous, others criticized the couple's appearance as an attempt at damage control or manipulation. The online discourse reflected the ongoing tension surrounding the legal dispute.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds at SNL50 (NBC)
Lively and Reynolds at SNL50 (Evan Agostino)
Justin Baldoni sued Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400 million. (Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic)
Justin Baldoni releases unedited 'It Ends With Us' footage featuring Blake Lively
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively are currently in the midst of a very public legal battle. (Getty Images)
The legal battle stems from Lively's allegations of sexual harassment and other claims against Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath, which led to Baldoni filing a $400 million lawsuit against Lively and Reynolds for extortion and defamation. The release of unedited footage from the "It Ends With Us" set further complicated the situation, with both sides interpreting it differently. A judge recently imposed restrictions on both legal teams' communication with the press to avoid prejudicing a potential jury.
