When million-dollar smiles meet on-set chemistry, the line between professional partnerships and personal connections can become intriguingly blurred. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have been Hollywood’s golden couple for over a decade, but their love story did not start without controversy. While they now set relationship goals, their romance was once mired in speculation, with many questioning if Lively had a hand in ending Reynolds’ marriage to Scarlett Johansson. The timelines are eyebrow-raising, making fans wonder: did Reynolds leave Johansson for Lively?

In Hollywood, love stories come with twists, and breakups spark endless speculation. But when timelines overlap, the drama gets even juicier.

Hollywood romances often seem like fairytales, but not all of them get a happily ever after. Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson tied the knot in 2008 but shocked fans when they announced their separation in December 2010. Their divorce was finalized in July 2011, just months after Reynolds had co-starred alongside Blake Lively in Green Lantern. Around the same time, Lively also broke up with her long-term boyfriend, Gossip Girl, co-star Penn Badgley. By August 2011, only two months after Reynolds and Johansson's divorce was legally wrapped up, rumors swirled that he and Lively were an item.

This quick transition of the couple led to accusations of cheating, with many speculating that Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively had fallen for each other while he was still married. However, both stars have denied this, insisting they were just friends during Green Lantern and only got together long after their respective breakups. Despite skepticism, the couple moved fast, marrying in a private ceremony by September 2012, proving their love was real.

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Although Blake Lively buried the marriage-breaking mess, she has now sparked another press-stirring stress. This time, not as the star of Green Lantern, but It Ends With Us.

While Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s romance remains a topic of debate, their name has now surfaced in an entirely different controversy, one involving It Ends With Us actor Justin Baldoni. In December 2024, Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and attempted to smear her reputation. In response, Baldoni hit back with a $400 million defamation lawsuit, even suggesting that Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine character had taken a shot at him.

Despite the seriousness of the case, the couple appeared unfazed, stepping out in style at the SNL 50th anniversary bash. Fans marveled at how they maintained their composure, but the legal battle looms large. With both sides refusing mediation, the lawsuit has turned into a high-stakes courtroom battle. Colleen Hoover, the author of It Ends With Us, has even distanced herself from both Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, adding another layer of drama. As for Ryan Reynolds and Lively, they remain a united front, choosing to focus on their family and careers. 

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