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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle takes a new twist: Fan theory links scene to Ryan Reynolds

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The ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has taken an unexpected turn, with fans drawing parallels between a scene in their film "It Ends With Us" and a moment from Lively's 2010 movie "Green Lantern," where she starred alongside her now-husband, Ryan Reynolds.

This observation has fueled speculation about the nature of Lively and Baldoni's on-set interactions and the extent of Reynolds' involvement in the project.

In "It Ends With Us," a pivotal dance scene between Lively and Baldoni bears a striking resemblance to a sequence in "Green Lantern," where Lively and Reynolds share an intimate dance.

This similarity has led some fans to theorize that Lively may have sought to recreate the memorable moment from her past, possibly as a tribute to her relationship with Reynolds. One fan noted on social media, "There's a scene where Lively and Reynolds' characters dance in a bar in an almost identical way to the slow dance scene from 'It Ends With Us.' Could it be possible that Lively was trying to recreate the scene?"

This theory gains traction considering Lively's previous statements about her husband's influence on her work. She has mentioned, "We help each other, we work together so much... he works on everything I do, I work on everything he does." Such collaboration suggests that Reynolds may have had input during the production of "It Ends With Us," potentially influencing creative decisions.

The legal dispute between Lively and Baldoni began in December 2024, when Lively filed a lawsuit accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her.

Baldoni has countersued for defamation, alleging that Lively and Reynolds sought to undermine his reputation and wrest creative control of the film.

SNL controversy

Adding another layer to the controversy, during the "Saturday Night Live" 50th Anniversary Special, Reynolds made light of the lawsuit, a move that experts criticized for potentially trivializing Lively's allegations and discouraging other victims from coming forward.

As the March 2026 trial date approaches, these emerging details and fan theories continue to shape public perception of the case, highlighting the complex interplay between personal relationships and professional collaborations in Hollywood.

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