Los Angeles, CA – Justin Baldoni’s attorney recently addressed a controversial joke by Ryan Reynolds during the “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” which many believe alluded to Baldoni’s ongoing legal dispute with his co-star, Blake Lively. The tension stems from allegations made by Lively in December, accusing Baldoni of inappropriate behavior during the filming of “It Ends With Us”.
Lively, 37, claimed that her on-screen love interest engaged in overly sexualized conduct and later initiated a smear campaign against her. Baldoni has categorically denied the allegations and has filed a countersuit against Lively for defamation and extortion.
The situation garnered further media attention when Reynolds, observed at the “SNL50” anniversary event alongside his wife, Lively, responded to a greeting from show hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey with a peculiar comment that prompted a visibly shocked reaction from Lively. This moment, caught on camera, sent ripples through social media, stirring debates on the appropriateness of the remark given the sensitive context.
Bryan Freedman, Baldoni’s lawyer, voiced his disapproval of Reynolds’ comment during an appearance on the “Hot Mics” podcast with Billy Bush. “I’m unaware of anybody, frankly, whose wife has been sexually harassed and has made jokes about that type of situation,” Freedman expressed, highlighting the gravity of the issue at hand and the surprising nature of Reynolds’ approach.
Furthermore, Freedman has also criticized Reynolds before, suggesting that the actor wielded his influence inappropriately in a previous instance on the “Deadpool & Wolverine” project. According to Freedman, Reynolds incorporated references that indirectly mocked Baldoni, which he deemed highly insensitive considering the allegations of sexual harassment.
Online supporters of Baldoni have surfaced, dissecting various aspects of the case and questioning the credibility of the allegations. Freedman praised these individuals for their efforts in seeking the truth amidst rampant online discourse that often leads to premature judgments and cancellations.
As the situation continues to unfold, representatives for both Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively were contacted for comments but have yet to respond. The legal and public relations battle pinpoints the complexities of personal and professional interactions in Hollywood, underscored by the intense scrutiny and rapid spread of information on social media platforms.
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