Blake Lively Was Reportedly ‘Initially Hesitant’ To Attend SNL 50. Why She And Ryan Reynolds Went For It Anyway

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The iconic satirical comedy series, “Saturday Night Live,” (available for streaming with a Peacock subscription), has become an established part of the entertainment landscape. It was as if the whole industry gathered to honor it during its 50th Anniversary Special. For instance, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively graced the event, making their first major public outing since their legal dispute with Justin Baldoni commenced. Initially, they seemed reluctant to attend, but eventually decided to make a brief appearance.

Since Blake Lively’s lawsuit over her film “This Ends With Us” emerged, there have been constant developments regarding the drama movie (available for streaming via Netflix subscription). The ongoing legal situation seems poised to be quite costly for both Lively and Justin Baldoni. This is what made people so surprised when they saw her and Reynolds on SNL 50; an insider revealed to Page Six what transpired backstage. In their own words:

Initially, I hesitated to attend the anniversary show, but in hindsight, I’m thrilled I did. It was a delightful experience. Both Blake and Ryan, without a shred of remorse, made an appearance and I’m grateful they did. They had nothing to conceal and no reservations about being there, making their presence all the more welcome.

Here it is. It seems as though the famous duo enjoyed a well-deserved night of amusement at SNL 50, despite the fact that their legal dispute over It Ends With Us remains unresolved. Notably, Justin Baldoni has filed several lawsuits, one of which is a defamation case against Reynolds and Lively.

It’s worth noting that some speculate that the couple’s attendance at SNL 50 could potentially influence the ongoing legal dispute. A different source shared with Page Six their thoughts on this matter.

It seems quite likely that Justin’s lawyers will leverage this public appearance to bolster Baldoni’s defense. Justin is treating this lawsuit with utmost gravity, ensuring it doesn’t become a public spectacle or jest.

It’s yet to be determined what the outcome will be, but the court of public opinion is certainly expressing its thoughts on Lively and Reynolds’ appearance on SNL. Many people have been vocal about their opinions on social media, particularly after the Deadpool character made a brief appearance that seemed to reference the Baldoni controversy. A critical tweet goes like this:

The 50th anniversary of SNL was disappointingly pretentious, revealing a disconnect with ordinary Americans as it catered to inside jokes for the Hollywood elite rather than making light of them. Evidence? Dull sketches and inviting Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, who’ve been criticized for their egotistical behavior, instead of satirizing them.

From another perspective, it appears that certain enthusiasts found delight in the duo of high-profile celebrities attending Saturday Night Live. A different post humorously expressed their feelings about Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds gracing the stage at this glamorous gathering.

1) I find Ryan Reynolds quite appealing. That joke he made had me laughing out loud. To be honest, I’m not completely familiar with the whole Blake Lively “It Ends with Us” situation, but I’d say it’s probably the work of their PR team making things interesting! 😂😜

As the legal proceedings unfold, only the passage of time will reveal the outcome, but it appeared as if Ryan Reynolds was provoking Justin Baldoni and his legal team during his brief performance on Saturday Night Live. It’s uncertain at this point whether this interaction will have any bearing on the ongoing legal dispute; however, the tension definitely seems palpable.

As I eagerly follow updates on the ongoing legal saga, I find solace in immersing myself in the captivating world of “It Ends With Us” currently available for streaming on Netflix. Regrettably, it seems there won’t be a sequel among the 2025 movie releases.

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2025-02-18 19:07