Celebrity couple have always fascinated the public, and Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are no exception in this regard. Lately they’ve been at the center of some drama, thanks to various lawsuits related to the book to movie adaptation It Ends With Us (which is streaming with a Netflix subscription). Fans took notice when Reynolds was noticeably absent from the premiere of Another Simple Favor, and an insider claims this was done on purpose after their cameo during SNL 50.
What we know about Another Simple Favor is limited, but the early reception for the sequel has been positive. While we wait for it to be released for those with an Amazon Prime subscription, folks noticed when Reynolds wasn’t there to support his wife at the premiere. An anonymous insider spoke to Daily Mail about why Reynolds didn’t attend the red carpet as usual, offering:
SNL was a test to see how fans would react to them. It was their first outing together since Blake filed and it did not bode well for them. Ryan and Blake both 1741789279 realize that, if their careers are to survive, they cannot be involved in the same projects because everything will be heavily scrutinized.
There you have it. After being named in Justin Baldoni’s defamation suit, it seems like the public’s perception of Lively and Reynolds might be changing. And after seeing the discourse surrounding their appearance on the Saturday Night Live 50th special (streaming with a Peacock subscription), they’re seemingly taking a break from public appearances together.
There are still a few months to wait until Another Simple Favor gets its wide release, and it should be interesting to see if the drama surrounding It Ends With Us helps or hampers the public’s feelings about Paul Feig‘s upcoming sequel. In the same report, the insider shared more about what’s allegedly happening behind the scenes, saying:
Blake is unsure about the future of her career because of the backlash she has received. She does not want to have a family with no income, and she knows that Ryan’s career has so far survived the fallout.
That certainly sounds serious. We’ve seen how actors can quickly be blacklisted, and if this insider is to be believed that’s a real concern for the Gossip Girl alum. Add in how expensive Baldoni and Lively’s lawsuits could be, and the stakes certainly feel high all around.
Moviegoers have been waiting years to see Another Simple Favor come together, as the first movie was received rather well (see CinemaBlend’s A Simple Favor review here). Only time will tell if ends up being similarly expensive, especially since it’s going to streaming rather than theaters. We’ll find out when the sequel arrives May 1st, as part of the 2025 movie release list. And fans will surely e paying attention to if/when Lively and Reynolds appear in public together again.
