Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds put on a brave face as they stepped out together in NYC on Tuesday following yet another bombshell amid their lawsuit with Justin Baldoni.
The Gossip Girl alum, 37 — who awkwardly posed with castmate Anna Kendrick at the premiere of her latest film — strolled through the bustling city as she and Reynolds lovingly held hands.
It comes as Marvel asked the court last week on Friday to be removed from the lawsuit and to ‘quash the subpoena’ over the Nicepool character in Deadpool & Wolverine – which Baldoni previously claimed was ‘bullying.’
Lively donned a black leather top with ruched fabric towards the bottom as well as matching trousers.
She slipped into a pair of embellished silver pumps and carried a colorful purse in her hand to hold a few items she needed during the evening excursion.
Reynolds opted for a pair of tan pants as well as a white-striped button up and burgundy-colored jacket.
Blake Lively, 37, and her husband Ryan Reynolds, 48, put on a brave face as they stepped out together in NYC on Tuesday following yet another bombshell amid their lawsuit with Justin Baldoni
The Gossip Girl alum – who awkwardly posed with castmate Anna Kendrick at the film’s latest red carpet premiere – strolled through the bustling city as she and Reynolds lovingly held hands
The couple – who tied the knot in 2012 – held smiles on their faces as they brushed aside the ongoing legal battle.
Last week on Friday, Marvel requested that the court in a letter to Judge Lewis J. Liman to allow the company to ‘quash the subpoena issued to Marvel from’ Baldoni’s Wayfarer Parties, per People.
Marvel has also asked for ‘a protective order prohibiting the disclosure of Marvel’s confidential documents by any party or other nonparty in this action.
‘Alternatively, Marvel requests that the Court stay the return date of the Subpoena and related document requests until after the Court decides the pending motion to dismiss of Counterclaim Defendant Ryan Reynolds.’
In the film Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan notably portrayed the character of Nicepool alongside other stars such as Hugh Jackman.
Nicepool was a ‘variant’ who sported a manbun – which was also similar to a past hairstyle that Baldoni had worn.
In a scene, Nicepool makes a comment about Ladypool (played by Lively) and said, ‘Oh my goodness, wait til you’ve seen Ladypool. She is gorgeous. She just had a baby too and [you] can’t even tell.’
Deadpool responded, ‘I don’t think you’re supposed to say that,’ to which Nicepool added, ‘That’s okay I identify as a feminist.’
It comes as Marvel asked the court last week on Friday to be removed from the lawsuit and to ‘quash the subpoena’ over the Nicepool character in Deadpool & Wolverine – which Baldoni previously claimed was ‘bullying’; seen in 2024 in L.A.
Lively donned a black leather top with ruched fabric towards the bottom as well as matching trousers
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In a scene, Nicepool makes a comment about Ladypool (played by Lively) and said, ‘Oh my goodness, wait til you’ve seen Ladypool. She is gorgeous. She just had a baby too and [you] can’t even tell’
The comments seemingly referenced to Justin referring to himself as a feminist in the past.
Blake had also given birth to her fourth child shortly before filming It Ends With Us – which Baldoni both starred in and directed. In her lawsuit, the actress claimed that Justin had ‘criticized her body and weight.’
And this week on Monday, Justin’s own legal team sent in a response to Marvel’s recent request.
In a letter to the judge, obtained by PEOPLE, his lawyers stated that Marvel ‘did not meet and confer with us “in a good faith effort to resolve this dispute.”‘
Baldoni’s legal team wrote: ‘On April 2, 2025, Marvel sent the Wayfarer Parties a letter containing its objections to the Subpoena, which are the same objections set forth in its recent letter-motion.
‘On April 7, 2025, my office met and conferred with Marvel’s counsel via telephone about the objections, and although we attempted in good faith to address Marvel’s purported concerns about confidentiality and relevancy, Marvel’s counsel interrupted us, refusing to engage in that discussion.’
They added, ‘Instead, Marvel’s counsel interjected and stated he merely wanted to know what documents the Wayfarer Parties “really” needed, regardless of the Subpoena’s demand for all documents concerning: (a) the creation, development, modification or portrayal of Ryan Reynolds’ “Nicepool” character from Deadpool & Wolverine; and (b) Justin Baldoni.’
Earlier on Tuesday, Blake put on a stylish display as she stepped out in NYC to promote her upcoming movie Another Simple Favor. She was seen grabbing a bite to eat at the Italian pizzeria L’Antica located in the West Village.
And this week on Monday, Justin’s own legal team sent in a response to Marvel’s recent request; seen in 2024 in NYC
Blake Lively put on a stylish display as she stepped out in New York City earlier on Tuesday to promote her upcoming movie Another Simple Favor
Lively flashed a cheerful smile upon arriving to the hotspot while sporting a sleeveless, black tweed vest as well as a pair of matching, loose-fitting trousers
It comes just days after Blake awkwardly posed with castmate Anna Kendrick on the red carpet amid rumors of a feud between them
The star was also joined by director Paul Feig and fellow co-star Lorenzo de Moor for the busy day.
Lively flashed a cheerful smile upon arriving to the hotspot while sporting a sleeveless, black tweed vest as well as a pair of matching, loose-fitting trousers.
The actress slipped into a pair of closed-toed, silver pumps with spiky details and allowed her blonde locks to flow down past her shoulders in light waves.
Blake easily carried a sparkling, pizza purse over her shoulder to fit the theme of the excursion. She accessorized the look with silver earrings as well as flashy gold and turquoise bracelets.
A warm blush was added to her cheekbones for a radiant glow while a glossy, nude-colored tint was worn on her lips for a finishing touch.
Lively sent a friendly wave towards awaiting fans at the restaurant and was later seen biting into a tasty slice as she mingled with other stars of the thriller comedy such as Michele Morrone.
The film is set to drop on Amazon Prime Video on May 1 – and is the sequel to the 2018 movie A Simple Favor.
Before climbing into a sleek black SUV to head to her next destination, Blake paused for memorable photos with Feig and Lorenzo de Moor.
The star – who is currently embroiled in an ongoing lawsuit with Justin Baldoni – was also joined by director Paul Feig and fellow co-star Lorenzo de Moor for the busy day
The actress slipped into a pair of closed-toed, silver pumps with spiky details and allowed her blonde locks to flow down past her shoulders in light waves
She accessorized the look with silver earrings as well as flashy gold and turquoise bracelets
A warm blush was added to her cheekbones for a radiant glow while a glossy, nude-colored tint was worn on her lips for a finishing touch
Lively sent a friendly wave towards awaiting fans at the restaurant and was later seen biting into a tasty slice as she mingled with other stars of the thriller comedy such as Michele Morrone
She was later spotted out in the bustling city once again following an outfit change and flaunted her midriff in a cropped, black tank top.
The star – who will make her talk show return this week on Thursday on Late Night With Seth Meyers – also opted for a unique, fitted skirt with chunky embellishments on the material.
The mom-of-four then slipped into a pair of black heels that contained silver-studded details.
Blake held a smile on her face while showing off the second look of the day as she also spent time in Chinatown.
Her appearance comes only days after she attended the NYC premiere of Another Simple Favor on Sunday – and was supported by her family, including husband Ryan Reynolds and her sister Lori.
She also posed for snaps with her mother Willie Elain McAlpin, other sister Robyn, her husband Bart Johnson, and their daughter Isabela Ferrer.
Lively and co-star Anna Kendrick were also seen awkwardly posing together on the red carpet amid rumors of a feud between them.
Blake draped her arm over the Twilight alum’s shoulders as they stood next to each other and sent smiles to the cameras.
Before climbing into a sleek black SUV to head to her next destination, Blake paused for memorable photos with Feig and Lorenzo de Moor
She was later spotted out in the bustling city once again following an outfit change and flaunted her midriff in a cropped, black tank top
The star – who will make her talk show return this week on Thursday on Late Night With Seth Meyers – also opted for a unique, fitted skirt with chunky embellishments on the material
Blake held a smile on her face while showing off the second look of the day as she also spent time in Chinatown
Her appearance comes only days after she attended the NYC premiere of Another Simple Favor on Sunday (seen above) – and was supported by her family, including husband Ryan Reynolds and her sister Lori
Rumors of a feud sparked up earlier this year and the pair also attended the SXSW Festival in Texas last month in March.
The Pitch Perfect actress seemingly shaded Lively’s ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni as she evaded a question during a red carpet interview with Variety.
Blake is currently amidst an ongoing and publicized legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni – which began when she sued him for sexual assault and launching a smear campaign against her late last year in December.
It was also previously reported that Kendrick is ‘upset’ the lawsuit is overshadowing their upcoming sequel.
While talking to Variety, Kendrick shared a vague response when questioned about how the movie has been affected by ‘everything going on in the world.’
‘Why, what happened? I did ayahuasca and the last year of my life is just gone,’ the star replied, referencing to the plant-based psychedelic.
The actress then continued, ‘But I’ve heard the movie is amazing,’ before walking away.
Anna had also offered a very awkward response at the event when questioned about working with Lively once again on their sequel.
In a viral video shared to X at the time, Kendrick was filmed cheerfully greeting fans outside of the event.
At one point, one asked the actress, ‘What does it mean to be working with Blake again?’
Anna simply replied with, ‘Oh, you know…,’ and began to take selfies with others instead of further elaborating on the answer – which further fueled speculation of a feud between the two stars.
But a source previously informed E! News: ‘There is no drama. They are not enemies. They are coworkers, friends and get along well.’
Rumors of a feud sparked up earlier this year and the pair attended the SXSW Festival in Texas last month in March (seen above)
After her appearance at the screening on Sunday, Lively was later mercilessly mocked by social media users over a wardrobe malfunction during the festivities
The insider also shared that the pair ‘look forward to promoting the movie along with the rest of the cast.’
After her appearance at the screening on Sunday, Lively was later mercilessly mocked by social media users over a wardrobe malfunction during the festivities.
The actress donned a fitted, light blue gown that had cutouts on the front and a semi-sheer skirt that flowed down towards the ground.
Some fans pointed out that some of the star’s body makeup had rubbed off onto the armpit area of the ensemble.
‘The body makeup on the side of the corset,’ one penned on Instagram, while another added, ‘Unfortunate armpit spray tan on the dress.’
‘Oh no!! Can’t unsee it!!’ one also typed out and a social media user also shared, ‘The self-tanner pit stains on Blake’s dress are a nice touch.’
On the red carpet, Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds cozied up together at the premiere – and reputation expert Sarah Schmidt and President of Interdependence shared her thoughts to DailyMail.com.
‘When the headlines get heavy, love becomes a very convenient distraction. Blake and Ryan turning up the PDA right now isn’t random.’
Schmidt added, ‘It’s a classic Hollywood play – drown out the controversy with a love story, get people talking about kisses instead of lawsuits. It’s also a signal to the world that they’re a team, standing strong together even when things get messy.’
However, she also pointed out, ‘The thing is, today’s audiences are sharp. If the affection feels real, it can absolutely work. But if it starts looking like a staged performance, it can backfire fast.
On the red carpet, Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds cozied up together at the premiere – and reputation expert Sarah Schmidt and President of Interdependence shared her thoughts to DailyMail.com
Blake has slowly been stepping back into the spotlight and made an appearance at the star-studded Time100 Gala in NYC last week on Thursday (seen above)
‘Right now, it’s giving Blake a little breathing room, but there’s a fine line between sweet and strategic. Too much PDA, and people stop buying the love story and start seeing the spin.’
She said, ‘It’s a ridiculous joke. She shouldn’t be here. I think [Blake has] launched a fake Me Too allegation against [Justin], and she’s lived to regret doing it, because virtually every allegation she has made has fallen apart.
‘So for her to be honored for doing that, to try to ruin a man over absolutely nothing, is a scandal.’
Blake has slowly been stepping back into the spotlight and made an appearance at the star-studded Time100 Gala in NYC last week on Thursday.
At the same event, Megyn Kelly notably told DailyMail.com that the actress ‘shouldn’t be here.’
