Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Make Appearance at ‘SNL’ fiftieth Special amid Justin Baldoni Legal Battle

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have made their first public look collectively because the starting of their authorized battle with Justin Baldoni.

On Sunday, Feb. 16, the couple have been in good spirits as they stepped out in New York City to attend the SNL50: The Anniversary Special and pink carpet occasion.

The It Ends With Us actress, 37, wore a high-shine silver robe with a plunging neckline and adorned with metallic flower appliqués. She accessorized with assertion earrings and matching strappy sandals.

As for Reynolds, 48, the actor stored issues glossy with a traditional tuxedo with a small floral pin on the lapel.

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Lively first accused It Ends With Us director and costar Baldoni, 41, plus others, of sexual harassment and an alleged retaliatory smear marketing campaign in a December 2024 grievance. Baldoni has denied Lively’s allegations.

On Jan. 6, the Another Simple Favor actress’ authorized workforce mentioned in a assertion that her “serious claims of sexual harassment and retaliation” are “backed by concrete information.”

“A traditional tactic to distract from allegations of one of these misconduct is to ‘blame the victim’ by suggesting that they invited the conduct, introduced it on themselves, misunderstood the intentions, and even lied,” the workforce continued, partly. “Another traditional tactic is to reverse the sufferer and offender, and counsel that the offender is definitely the sufferer. These ideas normalize and trivialize allegations of great misconduct.”

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The subsequent day, Baldoni’s lawyer Bryan Freedman informed PEOPLE on behalf of his consumer that they’re “releasing the entire proof which can present a sample of bullying and threats” from Lively to “take over” the movie, including partly, “We have all of the receipts and extra.”

Baldoni countered Lively’s preliminary declare with a $400 million lawsuit on Jan. 16 in opposition to the actress, Reynolds, and their publicist, alleging a number of claims, together with civil extortion and defamation. Their case, Lively v. Wayfarer Studios et al., is schedule to go to trial on March 9, 2026.

SNL50: The Anniversary Special airs at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock.