Ryan Reynolds’ Role in Blake Lively’s Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni Sparks Debate

The ongoing legal feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has taken another unexpected twist.

Fans are now pointing out a striking similarity between a dance scene in It Ends With Us and a memorable moment from Lively’s 2010 film Green Lantern, which co-starred her husband, Ryan Reynolds.

This has fueled speculation that Reynolds may have played a larger role in the film’s production—and possibly in the legal drama itself.

The Dance Scene That Sparked Fan Theories

In It Ends With Us, Lively and Baldoni share an intimate slow dance in a bar—a moment that some fans say closely mirrors a scene from Green Lantern, where Lively and Reynolds’ characters share a similar moment.

One fan noted:

“There’s a scene where Lively and Reynolds’ characters dance in a bar in an almost identical way to the slow dance scene from It Ends With Us. Could it be possible that Lively was trying to recreate the scene?”

This theory gains credibility given Lively’s past statements about how she and Reynolds collaborate on their projects. She once said:

“We help each other, we work together so much… he works on everything I do, I work on everything he does.”

If Reynolds had any influence on It Ends With Us, it raises questions about whether the film’s creative direction played a role in the escalating legal conflict between Lively and Baldoni.

Legal Battle: Accusations and Countersuits

The feud between Lively and Baldoni turned legal in December 2024, when Lively filed a lawsuit accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her.

Baldoni, in turn, countersued for defamation, alleging that Lively and Reynolds had attempted to undermine his reputation and seize creative control over It Ends With Us.

Ryan Reynolds’ SNL Controversy

Adding fuel to the fire, Reynolds joked about the lawsuit during the SNL 50th Anniversary Special. While some found his remarks humorous, others criticized him for potentially trivializing Lively’s allegations and discouraging other victims from coming forward.

Trial Approaches Amid Hollywood Speculation

With the trial set for March 2026, the situation continues to evolve, blending real-life legal drama with Hollywood’s behind-the-scenes power struggles. Whether or not Reynolds directly influenced It Ends With Us, his connection to the case remains a hot topic of discussion.