Ryan Reynolds has stirred up buzz after noticeably avoiding any mention of wife Blake Lively’s recent recognition by Time magazine during his appearance at the Time100 Summit this week, all while she remains entangled in a high-profile legal battle with actor Justin Baldoni.
Lively, 37, was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025, a significant milestone the Gossip Girl star proudly celebrated on social media, thanking the magazine for the honor. “Keeping aside her ongoing legal dramas,” the post was met with admiration from fans and celebrities alike.
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But fans were quick to notice Reynolds’ silence on the matter. During the Time100 Summit on Wednesday, where Reynolds appeared as a speaker, the Deadpool & Wolverine actor made no mention of Lively’s achievement — an omission that has sparked speculation online.
According to the Daily Mail, Many fans were surprised that Reynolds didn’t acknowledge his wife’s accomplishment at such a major public platform, especially given her current legal struggles with Baldoni. Social media quickly lit up with questions and theories, with some users even wondering whether Reynolds felt “overshadowed or jealous” of Lively’s moment in the spotlight.
Fueling further curiosity was a question posed to Reynolds during the summit about handling “negative media coverage,” which many believed referenced Lively’s current situation. Though he responded, Reynolds avoided specifics. “Tina Fey says ‘if you’re feeling good about yourself, just go online,’” Reynolds said, lightly brushing off the tension.
He continued, “Honestly, I give a lot of talks to students about storytelling and about how you can do it in different pockets. You can do it in unexpected ways. My company’s north stars are bringing people together in smart, fun, and unexpected ways. The last one I did, I mentioned the greatest superpower I ever had in my life.”
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While Reynolds’ comments focused largely on his branding and creative philosophy, his failure to directly support Lively in the public eye didn’t go unnoticed.
It’s reportedly a difficult time for the couple. Despite the public speculation, sources say Ryan and Blake are “trying to be positive and support each other” amid legal and media pressures.
With public scrutiny mounting and fans eagerly watching the pair’s every move, Reynolds’ choice to stay quiet about his wife’s recognition continues to fuel the conversation around the couple’s dynamic and the strain of celebrity life under the spotlight.
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