Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds posed on the red carpet together at the SNL50: The Anniversary Special in New York City, rekindling their public presence amid a highly publicized legal battle with Justin Baldoni.
Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, described the couple’s recent appearance as “the latest move” from Lively’s team. He expressed surprise at the comedian’s response to being questioned about the lawsuits, saying it was unusual for someone accused of sexual harassment to joke about it.
Freedman stated that Baldoni is hopeful about the situation and didn’t consider their recent trip to Hawaii with their family as a vacation. Instead, he viewed it as an opportunity for peace.
The legal battle between Lively, Reynolds, and Baldoni has been ongoing since December, when Lively sued her director and co-star alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. Baldoni responded with a lawsuit of his own, accusing Lively, Reynolds, and others of defamation and extortion.
Lively’s lawyers have labeled Baldoni’s lawsuit “meritless” and argued that his strategy is desperate and will fail to refute the evidence presented in her complaint. The case continues to unfold, with both parties presenting their claims to the court.
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