Ryan Reynolds’ first post amid Blake Lively’s legal battle with co-star Justin Baldoni

Actor Ryan Reynolds has shared the first post since his actor wife Blake Lively’s legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. In his first social media post since news of Lively’s complaint broke, the 48-year-old Deadpool star took to Instagram to promote donations to the SickKids Foundation, subtly addressing the media attention his family has received during holidays.

The post featured an emotional video of Reynolds with his 8-year-old daughter Inez dressed as Deadpool and Kidpool, encouraging support for the organization. Reynolds and Lively are also parents to daughters James, 10, Betty, 5, and 1-year-old son Olin.

Watch the video here:

“It’s almost Christmas Eve. Last day to donate to (SickKids Foundation) Thank you (Bryan Rowland) for directing this amazing play at a time when I really didn’t feel like wearing a costume. Thank you (Lynda Carter) for your time, grace and talent. Thanks to my daughter for being such a good person despite your father asking you to swear (for a good cause).

In an emotional move, Reynolds revealed that he and Lively will match donations of up to US$500,000, highlighting the foundation’s vital role in supporting families in difficult times.

Blake Lively recently filed a legal complaint against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating an outrageous smear campaign against her.

The lawsuit, filed on December 22, 2024alleges that Baldoni, along with his PR team and producers, engaged in a scheme to damage her reputation after she raised concerns about his behavior on set.