Despite the growing tension, Reynolds has not commented publicly on the legal scandal. However, he seemingly made his feelings known by reportedly blocking Baldoni on social media.
Ryan Reynolds, who married Blake Lively in 2012 and has four children, has remained silent on the matter while the legal battle continues.
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Will Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively make it to the Golden Globes?
Reynolds and his wife Lively will not attend the Golden Globes this Sunday, despite Reynolds' nomination for “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Sixth page has confirmed.
The Marvel Studios blockbuster, which grossed $1.33 billion worldwide, is nominated for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. Reynolds co-star Hugh Jackman He is also expected to miss the award ceremony in Los Angeles Deadline.
However, a source close to the couple said Sixth page that Reynolds and Lively's decision to attend the event was made well in advance legal drama involving Lively and her “It Ends With Us” co-star Baldoni went public. Insiders stressed that their absence had nothing to do with the ongoing scandal.
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The exact reason for their decision not to participate remains unclear. The source also stated that Lively's “It Ends With Us” was not nominated, nor was she scheduled to present at the event.
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Blake Lively's ongoing legal battle
The couple's absence comes just weeks after Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment in a bitter legal complaint. The “Gossip Girl” alum claimed Baldoni should have been reprimanded at an “all hands” meeting with Reynolds for making inappropriate sex-related comments, including discussing his past “porn addiction” and sharing revealing images of women.
Lively also claimed that Baldoni hired a crisis manager to launch a social media campaign aimed at tarnishing her reputation. In her legal documentsshe included text messages purported to have been sent by Baldoni's crisis team, one of which read chillingly: “You know we can bury anybody.”
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Justin Baldoni denies the allegations
Baldoni has strongly denied the accusations through his lawyer, Brian Friedman, who called the allegations “deliberately concocted” and aimed at damaging Baldoni's public image. Friedman went on to say that Lively's legal action was a “desperate attempt” to save her reputation after a series of controversial public appearances and interviews.
Friedman also confirmed that Baldoni plans to take legal action against Lively in the near future. In addition, Baldoni has already filed a $250 million defamation suit against The New York Times, accusing them of falsely providing details of the legal scandal.
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One of the most explosive claims in Baldoni's lawsuit alleged that Reynolds confronted Baldoni on set after he believed the director had “shamed” Lively. Baldoni reportedly asked an on-site trainer about Lively's weight because he was concerned about a physically demanding scene requiring him to lift her. The lawsuit states that the confrontation was so intense that Baldoni felt compelled to apologize several times.
Nikki Glazer says she won't bring Justin Baldoni's lawsuit to the Golden Globes
As the highly anticipated 2025 Golden Globes approach, all eyes are on comedian Nikki Glasser, who will host the star-studded awards ceremony this Sunday, January 5. Glasser is known for her fearless humor and razor wit, her headline-grabbing Tom Brady joke during his Netflix roast.
With Hollywood abuzz over the ongoing legal tension between “It Ends With Us” co-stars Lively and Baldoni, fans have been curious to see if Glazer will address the controversy in her opening monologue. However, in a recent interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, Glaser ruled out all speculation.
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“I think the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni thing is such a pressing issue right now that even a simple mention would make it seem like I might be on the wrong side, when I never would be,” Glaser explained.
Never one to hold back, Glaser also shared her unfiltered thoughts on Baldoni. “I don't want to say his name either—I'm pissed that I even know his name, to be honest, so I don't have to say it anymore.”
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