Blake Lively & Ryan Reynold's Marriage Is Reportedly Duller Than Ever Amid Lawsuit Fallout

The following article includes allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct.

The stress from Blake Lively's lawsuit with her "It Ends with Us" director and co-star Justin Baldoni is reportedly impacting her marriage to Ryan Reynolds. "[Blake and Ryan] used to have big dinner parties and I don't think they've had them for a while now," a source told the Daily Mail in an article describing Lively's life nearly a year and a half after The New York Times published an article alleging that Lively experienced sexual harassment on set of "It Ends with Us" and was allegedly retaliated against. "I think it's just too much for her. I don't think they're being very social these days. No one is saying they have problems, but they're just preoccupied and I think it's all about the case. It's stressful." 

The "Gossip Girl" star sued Baldoni, his production partner Jamey Heath, and others for alleged sexual harassment and charges related to an alleged smear campaign in December 2024. The lawsuit was the catalyst for many other legal battles, including a defamation suit Baldoni filed against The New York Times on the same day as Lively's suit. The "Jane the Virgin" star then sued Lively, Reynolds, and their PR representatives for defamation in January 2025. Baldoni's lawsuits were dismissed in June 2025. 

All of Lively's charges against Baldoni as an individual and any other individuals were dismissed by Liman in April. The claim that Baldoni's behavior while filming a dancing scene was sexual harassment, for example, was dismissed in part because Baldoni was acting at the time. "Creative artists ... must have some amount of space to experiment within the bounds of an agreed script without fear of being held liable for sexual harassment," said the judge (via PBS).

Three of Blake Lively's claims related to alleged retaliation and content disputes are moving forward in court with the date set for May 18. Lively's reputation began raising eyebrows while she was promoting "It Ends with Us" because of controversial moments like the glib way she sidestepped a question about domestic violence, which is the subject of the film. Another insider told the Daily Mail that her reputation continues to suffer amid her legal troubles. "Blake isn't getting the offers and there hasn't been anywhere near the same interest in her since the Baldoni drama exploded," the source said. "She's burned bridges and most people in the industry seem to be steering clear."

Taylor Swift, who is the godmother of some of Lively's kids, was more involved in the "It Ends with Us" drama than the public initially knew. But, while text messages show that the "CANCELLED!" singer supported Lively during filming and in the aftermath of the NYT article, she's trying to stay out of the legal drama in 2026. That's likely taking a hit on Lively's social life, especially since Swift is currently in wedding planning mode. The "A Simple Favor" star has gone from cheering Travis Kelce on next to Swift at the Super Bowl to basically crossing her fingers for an invite to the "Betty" singer's wedding. While she waits, she's reportedly taking vacations to the Cotswolds in England.