Ryan Reynolds returns to Instagram amid lawsuit against Blake Lively

Ryan Reynolds He returns to social media for the first time since news about his wife appeared. Blake Livelyfiled a lawsuit against the actor and director Justin Baldoni. The Hollywood power couple have found themselves at the center of intense public scrutiny following Lively’s shocking allegations.

Amid the growing controversy, sources close to the couple confirmed Reynolds’ unwavering support for his wife. The insider described him as a steady and protective presence for Lively during this difficult time.

However, despite his support behind the scenes, Ryan Reynolds has remained noticeably silent on social media – until now.

Ryan Reynolds has finally resurfaced on social media, his first post since the lawsuit became public. “It’s almost Christmas Eve,” he began to write. “Last day to donate to sickkidsvs. Blake Lively and I are matching any donation up to $500,000.”

Reynolds went on to explain how the organization “is a haven for so many children and their parents going through the unthinkable.”

While the content of his post did not directly address the legal situation, fans and followers were quick to read between the lines, interpreting it as a subtle reference to his support for Lively.

In her complaint, Lively accused Baldoni, who directed and starred in “It Ends With Us,” of sexual harassment during production.

Details of the lawsuit allege that Baldoni showed live explicit photos and videos and She made inappropriate inquiries about her personal sex life. Furthermore, the lawsuit alleges that Baldoni launched a retaliatory smear campaign against Lively, intending to damage her professional and personal reputation after she spoke about her experiences.

A source revealed to People magazine Earlier this week Ryan Reynolds was standing firm by his wife following her complaint against Justin Baldoni. “Ryan is always her rock. They have a special relationship. He is very proud of her in so many ways,” an insider told the outlet.

According to Lively, Baldoni and his crisis communications team allegedly launched a “retaliatory social manipulation campaign” while promoting their film, with the aim of tarnishing her public image.

In response, Brian Friedman, a representative for Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios and their partners, strongly denied the allegations, calling them “categorically false.”

After the lawsuit made headlines, Blake Lively issued a statement New York Times“I hope my legal action will help bring down these vicious retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak out about misconduct and help protect others who may be targeted,” he said.

In a resurfaced interview, Justin Baldoni frankly admitted that he was struggling with it An “unhealthy” relationship with pornography. “I was introduced to porn when I was 10 years old. Long before I had an erection or even knew how I felt about anything,” he revealed during a July 2021 episode of Sarah Greenberg’s Life of Greatness podcast.

“It was, you know, like any young boy seeing breasts for the first time, it’s exciting because our culture protects them from us because they’re sexualized. It’s a cultural thing,” he added. You go to places like Africa and different tribes…and a breast is a breast. We’ve sexualized this thing, so, of course, it becomes cool and interesting and you’re like, ‘Oh my God, tits.’ And then, you know, the hormones start raging.

Many high-profile figures have publicly shown their support for Blake Lively following her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. They include “A Simple Favor” director Paul Feig and Lively’s “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” star Amber Tamblyn. America FerreraAnd Alexis Bledel.

“It Ends with Us” author Colleen Hoover She also expressed her supportalongside stars Jenny Slate and Brandon Sklenar.

Among other stars rallying behind Lively Amber HeardMichelle Morrone, Amy Schumer, and Lively’s older sister Robyn Lively, along with Robyn’s husband, Bart Johnson.