Ryan Reynolds’ SNL Joke About Blake Lively’s Lawsuit Sparks Controversy!

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Is it appropriate for a joke to be seen as inappropriate when you are involved in a significant public legal dispute, especially if your spouse is the one primarily affected? This was the predicament that Ryan Reynolds faced during a noteworthy incident at Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special. His wife, Blake Lively, is currently engaged in a lawsuit with Justin Baldoni over “It Ends With Us,” but despite this, they appeared happily together in the SNL50 audience. However, it was a joke that alluded to the ongoing legal battle that has stirred up the most controversy. Interestingly, it was Reynolds who came up with the joke himself.

During an interview on the Fifi, Fev & Nick podcast, Chris “Wally” Feresten, famously known as SNL’s Cue Card Wally, disclosed that Ryan Reynolds deviated from the initial line they practiced for the scene. In the broadcasted skit, Tina Fey inquired, “Ryan Reynolds, how are you doing?”, to which he answered, “I’m great! Why? What have you heard?” This exchange is a subtle reference to Reynolds and his wife being embroiled in a legal dispute with Baldoni. However, when Feresten was asked if it was scripted, SNL’s cue-card chief acknowledged that it wasn’t.

Originally, he had a different take during rehearsals, and suggested this alternative instead of the original. Thus, the innovative thought behind this change was his own. To avoid any contentious decisions without prior agreement, we chose to implement his suggestion. So yes, it was his line and his idea to make the change.

It can be noted that handling controversies with calmness demonstrates resilience in the face of public attention. However, even when a joke seems harmless, its intent might not align well with your current situation, such as a high-profile legal battle with your spouse. While Ryan Reynolds often uses humor as a protective strategy, considering this case revolves around sexual harassment allegations against his wife, it may have been wiser to step back and watch the events unfold instead.

Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Wasn’t Very Amused by Ryan Reynolds’ Joke

Lawyer for Baldoni, Bryan Freedman, swiftly criticized Reynolds’ joke, finding it inappropriate given the sensitive nature of the lawsuit filed by Lively against Baldoni. On the Hot Mics podcast with Billy Bush (an intriguing podcast title considering Bush’s connection to the notorious Donald Trump’s Access Hollywood tape), Freedman commented on Reynolds’ joke, stating, “I’m not aware of anyone whose spouse has experienced sexual harassment and has joked about such situations. It took me by surprise.

It’s tricky to determine whether Lively was in on the joke or caught off guard when Reynolds made the switch. She seemed to look at him rather intensely after he delivered his line, but it could just have been part of their act. With so many complexities surrounding this situation, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to keep track of who’s doing what. The public reaction to the joke has been split, leaning more towards criticism. Some people think that Reynolds and Lively’s high-profile status overshadows Baldoni, who’s mostly been seen surfing and spending time with family recently, as he seems to have fallen out of favor. Despite the questionable optics, it’s plausible that the couple thought appearing on Saturday Night Live would demonstrate their indifference towards the ongoing events.

The fallout from the SNL50 incident continues as Lively has updated her initial lawsuit to incorporate two other actresses who experienced discomfort during their work with Baldoni on the set of It Ends With Us. These women are ready to testify if the case proceeds to trial, suggesting a lengthy legal battle ahead. Buckle up!

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2025-02-20 20:01