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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds face relationship strain as source says: "lately it feels cruel"

Sources claim Blake Lively feels humiliated by Ryan Reynolds’ behaviour as tensions rise, amid legal dispute


Pop Culture & Art September 30, 2025 1 min read
Courtesy: Reuters

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, often viewed as one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples, are facing speculation about strain in their marriage.

According to sources, tensions have risen in recent months as Lively continues her legal battle with actor and director Justin Baldoni. Insiders cited in reports, their trademark playful exchanges have allegedly taken a harsher turn, leaving Lively feeling “humiliated” by her husband’s comments. 

The tension has been linked to Lively’s ongoing legal dispute with It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. Sources suggest that while the couple’s banter once entertained fans on social media and red carpets, their arguments now feel less lighthearted.

One insider alleged, “The F-bombs aren’t playful anymore, and they have turned nasty, and it’s wearing them both down. They used to tease each other for fun, but lately it feels cruel.”

The claims emerged shortly after Reynolds revealed during an interview that he told Lively to “f-ck off” while taking a call from actor Bill Murray.

Reynolds, who had been trying to secure Murray’s involvement in a documentary about the late comedian John Candy, explained he received the long-awaited call during a formal event with Lively. When she whispered something to him mid-call, Reynolds admitted he replied with the phrase.

What might once have been considered a joke reportedly left Lively upset. “Blake feels humiliated, and Ryan acts like she should just take it. That kind of energy isn’t sustainable,” a source told the outlet.

The pair, married since 2012, share four children together: James, Inez, Betty and Olin. Known for their humorous birthday posts and witty interview banter, the couple’s exchanges had become a hallmark of their public image.

Reports now suggest that what was once light teasing may have shifted into remarks that feel more cutting. 

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