Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have recently presented a united front during public appearances. However, an insider claims the couple is still dealing with the lingering effects of a difficult chapter behind the scenes. These come after the legal dispute between Lively and Justin Baldoni concluded.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ recent gestures branded ‘contrived,’ claims source
Lively and Reynolds recently attracted attention during a trip to New York. Photographers captured them sharing playful moments, including Reynolds giving Lively a piggyback ride. The couple also stopped to take selfies with fans, appearing cheerful despite months of legal headlines. However, an insider claimed those happy public moments do not reflect everything the couple has been dealing with behind the scenes.
“The last thing they want is for people to think the pressure is getting to them, but there is no denying it’s been an incredibly difficult period,” the source alleged. “Putting on this over-the-top show of being fun and carefree for the cameras is being seen as very contrived by those in their orbit because the reality is they’ve been absolutely battered by this.” According to the insider, while the couple is trying to move forward, the prolonged legal dispute has left its mark.
“They can make all the happy social media posts and pose for all the happy selfies, but of course this has taken a big toll. Even the most solid marriage would feel the pressure under these circumstances,” the source added.
The insider also claimed that Lively originally saw “It Ends With Us” as a major milestone in her career. However, the source said the controversy surrounding the film later overshadowed its release. “Before all this happened with Justin Baldoni, Blake saw this movie as a major comeback opportunity,” the source claimed.
They added, “She was genuinely excited and believed it would make her a rom-com queen and catapult her into a more prominent position in the Hollywood pecking order. Instead, it turned into this epic fiasco that has damaged her reputation and spilled over onto Ryan as well.”
Originally reported by Khushali Srivastava on Reality Tea.
