Ryan Reynolds was seen showing his support for his wife, Blake Lively, at the Time 100 Gala in New York City. The couple, who looked stunning on the red carpet, shared a sweet moment before Lively took the stage for her speech.
In a heartwarming clip shared by Page Six, Reynolds could be seen nodding his head while talking to Lively. Before returning to his seat, Lively held his face and they exchanged a kiss. The couple exuded love and affection throughout the evening, with Reynolds complimenting Lively on her appearance and jokingly referring to himself as her “human crutches” as she struggled in her high heels.
During their red carpet appearance, photographers referred to Lively as “Ms. Reynolds,” a nickname that Reynolds humorously embraced. The couple also interacted with the paparazzi, with Reynolds playfully apologizing for stepping away to allow Lively to take photos with her mother, Elaine.
Lively was recently honored as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025 for her acting career and philanthropic efforts. She expressed her gratitude for the recognition on Instagram, calling it a surreal and meaningful moment in her life.
However, Lively’s achievements have been overshadowed by a legal battle with It Ends With Us director and co-star, Justin Baldoni. Following reports of creative conflicts on set, Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni, accusing him of inappropriate behavior, adding intimate scenes without her consent, and attempting to tarnish her reputation.
Baldoni retaliated with his own lawsuits against Lively, Reynolds, and Lively’s publicist, Leslie Sloane, denying her claims and alleging that Lively sought to control the film’s creative direction and isolate him during promotions. The legal battle has escalated, with a trial date set for March 9, 2026.
Despite the ongoing legal drama, Lively remains focused on using her voice as a woman and advocating for change. Her speech at the Time 100 Gala hinted at the challenges she has faced in the past two years but emphasized the importance of speaking out and standing up for oneself.
