Blake Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds all smiles in new selfie amid Justin Baldoni legal drama

Lively shares a sweet moment with Reynolds as her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni heats up.

Blake Lively shared a sweet, loving moment with her husband, Ryan Reynolds, on Sunday evening, as she posted a selfie on social media. In the photo, the couple looks happy and content, with Ryan in a striped jumper and blue Wrexham lager beanie, while Blake, 37, rests her head on his shoulder.

Their heartwarming display comes amid Blake’s ongoing legal battle with It Ends With Us director, Justin Baldoni. The lawsuit alleges sexual harassment and retaliation, which Baldoni denies, and the case has garnered significant public attention.

Blake has been actively promoting her new movie Another Simple Favor, but its promotional tour has been overshadowed by the legal drama. The film, which premiered at the SXSW Film Festival, has already received some harsh reviews from major Hollywood outlets.

The Hollywood Reporter criticized the movie for being "silly and sometimes trying," while Variety echoed similar sentiments, calling it “samey-sameness” and noting that it “drags on.” To make matters more complicated, rumors of tension between Blake and co-star Anna Kendrick have been circulating, though Blake has yet to address the speculation.

In the latest legal developments, Blake secured a modified protective order in her case against Justin Baldoni. However, the court limited the scope of the restrictions, meaning that much of the sensitive material could still be exposed if the case goes to trial. According to Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, "We are fully in agreement with the Court’s decision to provide a narrow scope of protections."

Despite these setbacks, Blake shared her excitement about the film's promotion and praised her co-stars, though she avoided any direct interactions with Anna Kendrick in behind-the-scenes photos. This indicates that the tension surrounding the set may be more than just rumors.

As Blake navigates the public fallout from both her movie and legal battle, she continues to receive support from her fans and her husband, Ryan, who has been by her side throughout the entire ordeal.