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Rumors about marriage trouble between Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are rising.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Are No Longer 'As Playful' as They Once Were — and Sources Say the Baldoni Lawsuit Is Why

April 28 2026, Published 8:28 a.m. ET

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have long been considered one of Hollywood's most high-profile couples. The couple has been most admired, often poking fun at each other or sharing funny social media posts on each other's respective birthdays.

However, questions about the state of their marriage emerged following Lively's legal dispute with co-star Justin Baldoni.

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, for years, have solidified their presence on the big screen and often turned heads with their fun social media exchanges and matching red-carpet appearances. Nevertheless, numerous individuals have started to doubt the stability of their marriage as rumors suggested that Lively's legal conflict with Baldoni has affected their marriage.

A recent story published in The International Business Times has revealed that Lively and Reynolds' marriage has hit rock bottom as the couple is no longer living together.

The report has claimed that the legal issues have put significant strain on her marriage. Even though Reynolds has publicly appeared supportive, the actual situation behind the scenes is said to be quite tense. Reports and social media observations point to a number of indicators that the couple's dynamic has changed.

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The couple is facing immense pressure from Blake’s ongoing lawsuit against Justin Baldoni

1- Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are 'less playful than they once were'

According to The Daily Mail, a source informed them that the well-known Hollywood pair is “not as playful as they used to be.” The source added that their current circumstances feel “like a light has dimmed.”

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The insider also told The Daily Mail that Lively and Reynolds "used to host large dinner parties, and I don’t think they’ve had them for a while now." The insider remarked, “I think it’s just too much for her.” The source continued, “I don’t think they’re being very social these days.”

2- Ryan posted nothing about Lively on her birthday

The Deadpool actor and A Simple Favor actress are famous for sharing funny social media posts on each other's birthdays. On social media, fans began scrutinizing Reynolds' Instagram account and suggested he may have archived or deleted posts featuring Lively. Influencer Dana Bowling posted a video on Instagram saying Reynolds "Reynolds didn’t post anything about Lively on her birthday."

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ans have noticed a decrease in social media posts about one another.

"She didn't share anything from him. He didn't post anything. He was posting about his soccer team, but did not post about her," she said. In her viral video, the TikToker revealed that while browsing Ryan Reynolds' Instagram, the most recent post featuring Blake Lively was from July 2024.

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3- The money issues

Blake Lively said in recent court filings that the "mean girl" label applied to her during the legal dispute has cost her more than $50 million.

According to People, the actress alleged that due to the smear campaign, she has faced significant losses in past and future earnings, as well as additional damages to her haircare and beverage businesses. Her image has also taken a hit, with her reputation damaged by $50 to $56 million.

Lively is seeking approximately $161 million in total damages, including losses to her income, haircare business, Betty Buzz beverage brand and reputation.

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