Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special Review and Blake Lively Lawsuit Update

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The Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special was a highly anticipated event, with many former cast members and celebrity friends of the show making appearances. The special, which aired on Sunday, featured a mix of old and new sketches, as well as musical performances. One of the most notable moments of the night was when Ryan Reynolds made a joke about his wife Blake Lively's ongoing lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. Lively is suing Baldoni for sexual harassment and has accused him of creating a campaign to "destroy" her reputation.

The lawsuit, which was filed in December, has been making headlines in recent weeks. Baldoni has denied the allegations and has countersued Lively, Reynolds, and their publicist for defamation and extortion. The case is currently set to go to trial in civil court on March 9, 2026. Despite the drama surrounding the lawsuit, Lively and Reynolds seemed to be in good spirits at the SNL 50th anniversary special. They were spotted laughing and joking with friends, including filmmaker Paul Feig, who directed the Simple Favor films.

Reynolds' joke about the lawsuit was met with laughter from the audience, but some have criticized him for making light of the situation. Lively's lawyer has also spoken out about the joke, saying that it was "surprising" to see Reynolds make a joke about the lawsuit. The lawyer, Bryan Freedman, has also accused Baldoni of trying to "destroy" Lively's reputation and has denied allegations that Lively's lawsuit is an attempt to "fix" her negative reputation.

As the lawsuit continues to make its way through the courts, Lively is preparing to release her next movie, Another Simple Favor. The film, which is a sequel to the 2018 movie A Simple Favor, is set to premiere at the SXSW Festival on March 7. Lively will star in the film alongside Anna Kendrick, and the two have been spotted filming scenes for the movie in recent weeks. Despite the drama surrounding the lawsuit, Lively seems to be focused on her work and is looking forward to the release of the film.

In addition to the lawsuit and the new movie, Lively and Reynolds have also been making headlines for their appearance at the SNL 50th anniversary special. The couple, who have been married since 2012, were spotted walking the red carpet and laughing with friends. They also participated in a sketch during the special, with Reynolds making a joke about the lawsuit. The appearance was seen as a way for the couple to poke fun at the drama surrounding the lawsuit and to show that they are not letting it get them down. With the trial approaching, it will be interesting to see how the case unfolds and how it will affect Lively's career and personal life.