Justin Baldoni's lawyer slams Ryan Reynolds ‘unaware of anybody whose wife was sexually harassed and has made jokes'
Justin Baldoni's attorney has expressed surprise over Ryan Reynolds' joke regarding Baldoni's ongoing lawsuit with actress Blake Lively. During SNL50: The Anniversary Special, Reynolds made a remark that was widely interpreted as referencing the legal dispute. When asked, "How's it going?" the actor responded, "Great, why? What have you heard?" The comment has drawn criticism, particularly given the serious nature of the legal claims involving Lively and Baldoni.
Bryan Freedman, Baldoni's attorney, addressed the issue on Hot Mics with Billy Bush, questioning the appropriateness of Reynolds' remark. "I'm unaware of anybody whose wife has been sexually harassed and has made jokes about that type of situation. It surprised me," Freedman stated.
The lawsuit, filed by Lively, alleges that the It Ends with Us actor and director engaged in behavior that caused her significant emotional distress. The actress, 37, has spoken publicly about the legal battle, telling The New York Times, "I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted."
Baldoni, 41, has denied the allegations. His attorney dismissed the claims as "categorically false" and "intentionally salacious," asserting they were meant to damage his reputation. Speaking to Variety, Freedman stated, "These claims are completely false, outrageous, and intentionally designed to rehash a narrative in the media."
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