Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Raise Eyebrows at SNL 50th Anniversary Amid Legal Drama with Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were a hot topic of conversation at Saturday Night Live’s 50th-anniversary show and after-party, with many guests wondering why the couple attended the event while embroiled in a legal battle with Justin Baldoni.
Multiple sources close to the event tell TMZ that many celebrities were “confused” by the couple’s presence at SNL on Sunday night, given their ongoing dispute with Baldoni regarding the film It Ends With Us. The two sides have been exchanging accusations of smear campaigns, with Blake also accusing Justin of sexual harassment during the movie’s production.
The Couple’s SNL Night: Popular Yet Divisive
One source who attended the live taping at 30 Rock shared that Blake and Ryan were the subject of much speculation, with some guests even choosing to avoid them. Another attendee was overheard saying, “Who told them to come?” in reference to the couple’s appearance at the event.
However, not everyone shared the same sentiment. Another witness claimed that Blake and Ryan were warmly received by fans outside 30 Rock, with cheers from behind barricades as the couple arrived. The duo was also seen having a pleasant exchange with actress Dakota Johnson, and they shared a moment with actor Woody Harrelson while waiting in line for the red carpet.
Mingling and Leaving Early
Once inside the venue, Blake and Ryan mingled with other celebrities, taking selfies with actors, cast, and crew for about an hour before the show concluded. Despite the buzz surrounding them, they decided to skip the after-party and head home instead, leaving with Paul McCartney due to the late hour.
Interestingly, the ongoing legal battle with Baldoni never came up in their interactions, and sources indicate that his name wasn’t mentioned in any conversations they had during the night.
TMZ reached out to reps for Blake and Ryan for comment, but so far, there has been no response.
