SNL 50 Glam: Lively-Reynolds Red Carpet, Baldoni Legal Shadows

Red Carpet Smiles Amidst Legal Drama for Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds stepped out Sunday night. It marked their first red carpet appearance recently. This comes after legal issues with Justin Baldoni began. The happy couple attended ‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’ in NYC. Both were all smiles for the cameras.

Stunning Style on Display

Blake Lively truly brought the florals. She wore a dazzling silver, sequined gown. Diamond jewelry and metallic heels completed her look. Ryan Reynolds opted for a classic black tuxedo. Their appearance quickly grabbed attention. They have been in the news lately due to other reasons.

SNL Skit Hints at Tension

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted a hilarious skit. They chatted with celebrities in the audience. Ryan Reynolds was one of them. The hosts asked him how things were going. He gave a cryptic reply. "Great! Why, what have you heard?" he asked jokingly. This seemed to suggest the Baldoni situation. Blake Lively’s smile briefly faded. She glanced at her husband. The hosts playfully gestured ‘NO’. The audience erupted in laughter.

Separate Appearances and Legal Shadows

Ryan Reynolds was also seen at the ‘National Board Of Review Awards’ event separately. He presented an award for the film ‘Wicked’ there. However, Blake Lively seemingly preferred to stay out of the spotlight. This comes amid the ongoing legal battle, according to Variety reports.

Star-Studded SNL Anniversary

Many famous faces joined the SNL anniversary celebration. Kim Kardashian and Sabrina Carpenter were there. Will Ferrell and Scarlett Johansson also attended. Colin Jost and Emma Stone made appearances too. Plus, Anya Taylor-Joy and Miley Cyrus and Pete Davidson were present among many others.

Lawsuit Timeline Explained

It started back on December 20, 2024. Blake Lively filed a complaint. She went to the Californian Civil Rights Department. She accused her costar Justin Baldoni of misconduct. The accusations included unprofessional behavior. Sexual harassment and a smear attempt were also alleged.

From Complaint to Court Battle

Next day, The New York Times published an exposé. It was titled ‘We Can Bury Anyone: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine.’ This article revealed Lively’s complaint. The internet quickly reacted. Many questioned why Lively hadn’t sued Baldoni already. Ten days later, she indeed filed a lawsuit. Meanwhile, Justin Baldoni fired back. He filed a defamation case against the exposé. The trial is scheduled for next year.