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Is there trouble brewing for Hollywood’s favorite couple? Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have long been admired as the seemingly perfect duo in Tinseltown, despite their controversial plantation wedding. However, their idyllic image took a hit in December 2024 when Blake Lively accused her “It Ends With Us” co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, of sexual harassment and attempting to tarnish her reputation, as reported by the BBC.
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In response, Baldoni launched a countersuit in January 2025, targeting both Lively and Reynolds with allegations of defamation and extortion, demanding a staggering $400 million in damages. This legal battle has placed the couple under intense public scrutiny, fueling rumors of a rift between Lively and her close friend Taylor Swift. Speculation is rife that the ongoing drama may even be straining their previously solid marriage.
By April 2026, whispers of marital discord surfaced, with an anonymous source revealing to the Daily Mail that the couple’s relationship dynamic had changed. The insider described them as less “playful,” adding, “It’s like a light has dimmed.” The source noted that their once lively social gatherings have dwindled, saying, “I think it’s just too much for her. They seem preoccupied, and it’s all about the case. It’s stressful.”
When Reynolds and Lively do venture out, their public appearances have been met with mixed reactions. Their awkward moments at the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary and a PDA-laden appearance at a Wrexham soccer game were particularly notable. According to TMZ, some attendees at the “SNL” event were puzzled by their presence, with one source claiming that they became the evening’s hot topic, as others avoided engaging with them.
A source claims Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively aren’t ‘as playful as they used to be’
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Before the Justin Baldoni controversy, Reynolds and Lively were known for their strong partnership, often alternating work schedules to ensure one parent was always with their four children. “We operate as a unit, and that works really well for us,” Reynolds told People in 2019. However, the legal case appears to have created tension between the two, with Reynolds reportedly eager to resolve the situation. According to a source who spoke to gossip columnist Rob Shuter on his Substack in April 2026, “Ryan is fully supportive publicly. But privately? He wants this settled. He doesn’t want to be dragged through court.”
Sadly, when the celebrity couple does go out, they don’t exactly get a warm welcome. Consider Reynolds and Lively’s awkward and messy “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary appearance or their incredibly try-hard, PDA-filled Wrexham soccer game outing. Likewise, TMZ reported that three separate sources claimed other A-listers were “confused” by the couple’s attendance at the “SNL” event in the first place. One even went so far as to say that Reynolds and Lively “were the talk of the entire evening,” and that many people actively dodged having to engage with them.
Ryan Reynolds is reportedly furiously trying to save his own career
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Prior to the whole Justin Baldoni fiasco, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively were a team, even taking turns traveling for work so one of them was always with their four children. “We operate as a unit, and that works really well for us,” the “Deadpool” star proudly told People in 2019. Sadly, it’s been widely suggested that all of the legal drama has pitted the husband and wife against each other, and left Reynolds furiously trying to save himself and his own career. “Ryan is fully supportive publicly. But privately? He wants this settled. This is pulling him in — and he knows it. He doesn’t want to be dragged through court,” a source told celebrity gossip columnist Rob Shuter for his Substack in April 2026.Â
The insider elaborated, “He’s worried this is going to destroy him too. His brand, his reputation — everything.” It should be noted, however, that later that very same month, the “Green Lantern” star painted a very different picture when he gushed about his wife during an appearance on the “Today” show. “Without getting into too much, I have never in my life been more proud of my wife,” Reynolds declared (via YouTube). “People have no idea what is really going on. I’ve never been more proud of someone in my life, with that level of integrity that they bring with them in everything they do.”
Do Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have money problems?
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Unfortunately for the celebrity couple, another source divulged to the Daily Mail that the fallout surrounding Blake Lively’s high-profile legal case has been bad for both her career and husband Ryan Reynolds’ and, in turn, their bottom lines, which naturally only heightens the stress in their marriage. “Blake isn’t getting the offers and there hasn’t been anywhere near the same interest in her since the Baldoni drama exploded. She’s burned bridges and most people in the industry seem to be steering clear,” the source claimed.Â
According to a filing obtained by People in November 2025, the “Gossip Girl” alum was seeking over $160 million in damages. “The effects on Ms. Lively’s professional life were immediate and substantial,” it read in part (via Variety). “Given the ongoing nature of the campaign and the associated negative public sentiment, Ms. Lively did not believe she could proceed with public appearances or events without being forced to openly discuss what happened on set.” As a result, the A-listers may be struggling financially.