Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds has been drawn into a legal battle between his wife, actress Blake Lively, and her “It Ends With Us” co-star, Justin Baldoni. A letter from Baldoni’s lawyer to Disney CEO Bob Iger and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has sparked the controversy.
The dispute began when Baldoni’s lawyer threatened to sue Reynolds over a scene in the upcoming movie “Deadpool & Wolverine,” where Reynolds portrays a character named “Nicepool” that Baldoni claims mocks him. The jokes made by Reynolds appear to mirror allegations Lively made against Baldoni in her lawsuit, which claim he bullied and pressured her into losing weight.
Baldoni has previously accused Reynolds of bullying and “fat shaming” Lively, while Reynolds’ lawyers have defended their client’s reputation. In response to the claims, Forbes has reached out to both sides for comment.
Reynolds has not publicly commented on the allegations against him. However, in his wife’s lawsuit, Lively accuses Baldoni and his team of orchestrating a smear campaign against her. The situation is ongoing, with both parties engaged in a heated battle over their reputations and careers.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/01/15/heres-why-ryan-reynolds-is-now-involved-in-the-blake-lively-justin-baldoni-legal-feud