Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson Reunite at SNL50 Amid Blake Lively’s Legal Crisis

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Bente Birkeland
February 17, 2025
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Ryan Reynolds and his ex-wife, Scarlett Johansson, made a rare public appearance at the same event as they attended SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday, February 16. Their reunion came amid growing controversy surrounding Reynolds’ current wife, Blake Lively, who is embroiled in legal battles related to sexual harassment allegations against her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni.

According to E! News, Reynolds, 48, and Johansson, 40, graced the red carpet separately with their respective spouses before heading into the star-studded event. Johansson posed for photos alongside her husband, Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost, 42, while Reynolds arrived with Lively, 37, marking the couple’s first public appearance together since Lively’s legal complaint against Baldoni became public.

For those unversed, Johansson and Reynolds were married from 2008 to 2011 before parting ways. Following their divorce, Johansson went on to marry Jost in October 2020, and the couple now shares a three-year-old son, Cosmo.

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost at ‘SNL50’. John Nacion/Variety via Getty

Meanwhile, Reynolds and Lively, who tied the knot in 2012, have built a family of their own, raising four children: James, 10, Inez, 8, Betty, 5, and Olin, 2. While the former couple attended the same event, sources noted that Reynolds and Johansson did not interact or acknowledge each other publicly throughout the evening.

The SNL50 celebration came at a tense time for Lively, whose allegations against Baldoni have taken a legal turn, with the actor-director filing counter-lawsuits in response. The controversy has placed Lively in the center of a high-profile legal battle, making Sunday’s outing with Reynolds their first joint public appearance since the case erupted.

Though the couple maintained a united front, industry insiders suggest that the legal drama is placing strain on Lively. Reports indicate that Reynolds has been a steadfast source of support for his wife as she navigates the unfolding situation.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively at ‘SNL50’. NBC/Noam Galai/NBC via Getty

Despite the underlying tensions, the SNL50 anniversary special was a momentous occasion, bringing together a host of Hollywood elites. Johansson’s husband, Jost, played a key role in the event, as a longtime SNL cast member and head writer.

While the night may have marked a high-profile moment for Reynolds, Johansson, and their spouses, it also underscored the evolving personal and professional challenges surrounding Lively as she faces a legal battle that continues to make headlines.