Ryan Reynolds has denied staff claims that “Saturday Night Live” staff made a viral joke, referring to his wife, Blake Lively’s controversial legal battle.
After the “SNL50” anniversary special aired on Sunday, the show’s cue card handler Wally Fersten helped Reynolds write a joke that referenced the live legal battle with Justin Bardoni, “FIFI” , claimed on the “FEV & NICK” podcast.
“He had another line in rehearsals, so he pitched it to replace it,” Felesten said. “That was his idea… We don’t want to be too controversial unless they’re there.”
Reynolds rose to her feet between Tina Faye and Amy Poehler being questioned by studio viewers. When Poehler asked the “Deadpool” star how he was doing, he replied, “Great. Why did you hear what?” He seemed lively, and seemed anxious and uncomfortable during the exchange.
However, a Reynolds representative told USA Today on Thursday that Fereston’s claims were “not true.” His team’s statement was reflected by NBC, the network that broadcasts “SNL.”
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USA Today reached out to representatives from Baldoni, Poehler and Fey for comment.
According to sources familiar with the situation, Reynolds was not involved in creating the joke, but is not permitted to speak publicly with USA Today.
Bardoni’s lawyer Brian Friedman said he was “shocked” by Monday’s joke and told Billy Bush on his podcast “hot mic” “I don’t know anyone.” situation. “
The A-list couple, former Lively co-stars and engaged in a continuing lawsuit with the director of the 2024 drama “It Ending Us,” will appear at the Sunday premiere of “SNL50: The Anniversary Special.” did. Star-studded NBC broadcast featuring fellow A-list celebrities and “SNL” alumni, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the iconic sketch comedy series, with a three-hour special.
Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds step out for the ‘SNL50’ premiere in a “end with us” lawsuit
Reynolds saw the Dapper in Tom Sweeney’s midnight Navy Tuxedo while shining vibrantly on the red carpet of a silver Tamara Ralph floral dress. The couple appeared cheerfully, with both actors flashing camera smiles.
Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds is involved in the legal battle with Justin Bardoni
The drama surrounding former “It It Ending with Us” is lively and Bardoni doesn’t seem to be anywhere near.
Lively filed a legal complaint against Baldoni in December, alleging sexual harassment during the film’s production. This included allegations that Baldoni conspired with fixers at the crisis PR company to “destroy” Lively’s career with choreographed attempts to hide his alleged abuse. Then, on the Great Ve day, she filed a formal lawsuit.
Bardoni repeatedly denied her claim.
Last month, Bardoni sued both Reynolds, making it lively at $400 million.
In an amended complaint filed Tuesday in federal court in New York and reviewed by USA Today, Lively’s lawyers say two additional actresses involved in the film “It Ending Us” are WayFarer’s presidents Baldoni and Jamey He claims he is ready to testify against Heath. The studio that produced the film.
After realising potential beef between A-list actress and director Bardoni on the film’s summer press tour, fans have come to a role in a romantic drama that explores domestic violence in relationships and roles in a romantic drama The first person to bump into it was the first to get bustling and sparking controversy. Still, at the box office, the Colleen Hoover film adaptation won $351 million worldwide for Sony Pictures.
Hoover recently returned to Instagram after temporarily deactivating it amid the legal fire surrounding the recent film adaptation of her book “It Ending us,” but featuring liveliness and Bardoni I rubbed many posts.
Contributors: Edward Segara, Anna Kaufman