Ryan Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, have confirmed they will not be attending the Golden Globes this Sunday, despite Reynolds receiving a nomination for his work in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” This film, a collaboration with Marvel Studios, has achieved impressive box office success, grossing over $1.33 billion globally. Interestingly, Hugh Jackman, Reynolds’ co-star, is also absent from the awards show in Los Angeles.
While the couple’s decision to skip the Golden Globes was communicated well before their current legal turmoil involving Justin Baldoni, sources indicate that their absence is not directly prompted by this controversy. The actual reasons for their choice not to attend the ceremony remain undisclosed.
Blake Lively’s recent film “It Ends With Us” is notably absent from any nominations, and she is not scheduled to present at the ceremony either. However, her decision comes amid serious allegations against Baldoni, her co-star in the film, as she has claimed sexual harassment and has filed a lawsuit citing emotional distress.
In her complaint, Lively detailed instances where Baldoni was allegedly reprimanded during an all-hands meeting—attended by Reynolds as well—regarding inappropriate comments related to sex and personal issues, including references to his “porn addiction.” She also accused Baldoni of launching a social media campaign aimed at damaging her reputation.
Baldoni has categorically denied these allegations through his attorney, who described the claims as intentionally exaggerated and aimed at causing public harm. The attorney argued that Lively’s actions are a desperate attempt to rectify her own public image.
In a related turn of events, Baldoni is reportedly pursuing legal action against Lively and has also initiated a $250 million libel lawsuit against the New York Times regarding their coverage of the situation. He asserts that Reynolds confronted him over remarks he allegedly made about Lively during a meeting, leading to a heated exchange that required multiple apologies.
Although Reynolds has been quiet publicly on these matters, there is speculation that he has taken action by blocking Baldoni on social media, which speaks to the seriousness of the situation.
The absence of both Reynolds and Lively at the Golden Globes raises eyebrows, but insiders have clarified that their decision predates the unfolding drama, leaving fans and the media to ponder the couple’s next moves as the legal battle continues to unfold.
