Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Make First Red Carpet Appearance amid Justin Baldoni Legal Battle atSNL50th Special
Mar. 15, 2025(L) Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.Photo:NBC/Kevin Mazur/NBC via Getty
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Blake LivelyandRyan Reynoldshave made their first public appearance together since the beginning of their legal battle withJustin Baldoni.
On Sunday, Feb. 16, the couple were in good spirits as they stepped out in New York City to attend theSNL50: The Anniversary Specialand red carpet event.
TheIt Ends With Usactress, 37, wore a high-shine silver gown with a plunging neckline and adorned with metallic flower appliqués. She accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz Jewelry and matching strappy sandals.
As for Reynolds, 48, the actor kept things sleek with a classic tuxedo with a small floral pin at the lapel.
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Lively first accusedIt Ends With Usdirector and costar Baldoni, 41, plus others, of sexual harassment andan alleged retaliatory smear campaignin a December 2024 complaint. Baldoni has denied Lively’s allegations.
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in New York City on July 22, 2024; Justin Baldoni in New York City on Aug. 6, 2024.Taylor Hill/WireImage; John Nacion/Variety via Getty
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The next day, Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman told PEOPLE on behalf of his client that they are “releasing all of the evidencewhich will show a pattern of bullying and threats” from Lively to “take over” the film, adding in part, “We have all the receipts and more.”
Baldoni countered Lively’s initial claim with a$400 million lawsuiton Jan. 16 against the actress, Reynolds, and their publicist, alleging several claims, including civil extortion and defamation. Their case,Lively v. Wayfarer Studios et al., is scheduleto go to trial on March 9, 2026.
SNL50: The Anniversary Specialairs at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock.
source: people.com
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