Ryan Reynolds’ Absence at Court Raises Eyebrows Amid Blake Lively Legal Drama

When Blake Lively appeared alone at a recent settlement hearing tied to her ongoing legal dispute with Justin Baldoni, many observers immediately noticed one thing: her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was nowhere in sight.

According to reports from Variety, Baldoni attended the hearing alongside his wife and even brought her to a separate, unrelated court appearance the following day. In contrast, Lively arrived solo — a detail that quickly fueled online speculation.

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Although Reynolds and Lively have publicly projected unity throughout the lawsuit, critics on social media questioned why the “Deadpool” star did not attend the settlement conference to support his wife. Some users on X went as far as accusing Reynolds of failing to stand by her during a difficult moment, while others revived long-running debates about his public persona.

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The criticism escalated quickly, with commenters referencing everything from his past relationships to his Hollywood image. Mentions of Scarlett Johansson resurfaced, as some online users dragged old narratives into the current controversy. Others mocked Reynolds more broadly, suggesting his absence signaled deeper issues.

The court appearance also reignited rumors that had been circulating months earlier about potential strain in the couple’s marriage. In late 2025, online forums buzzed with speculation after Reynolds’ rising net worth became the subject of discussion. Some Reddit users theorized that the high-profile pair could be heading toward a split, though others argued that reputational considerations might keep them together regardless of private tensions.

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Adding fuel to the rumors, Reynolds did not post a birthday tribute to Lively in August 2025 — the second consecutive year he skipped a public social media message for her. Around the same time, he remained active online promoting his football club, Wrexham A.F.C., and co-owner Rob McElhenney.

Earlier that year, Lively also sparked chatter of her own. During a May 2025 appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, she stepped out in a striking white dress but noticeably without her wedding ring — a detail fans were quick to dissect.

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While none of these moments confirms trouble behind closed doors, the combination of courtroom absence, social media silence, and carefully scrutinized public appearances has kept speculation alive. For now, neither Reynolds nor Lively has addressed the online commentary directly, leaving observers to interpret the situation from the outside.

As with many high-profile celebrity relationships, perception often moves faster than facts — and in Hollywood, even a missed court appearance can become headline news.