On Saturday, October 18, Ryan Reynolds posted a Halloween-themed selfie on his Instagram Story, featuring his wife, Blake Lively, standing beside a festive balloon creation in New York City. The Ryan Reynolds Halloween selfie shows the couple enjoying the spooky season, despite Lively’s ongoing legal dispute with her former co-star and director Justin Baldoni.
The selfie captures Reynolds wearing a beige coat over a yellow shirt paired with black trousers, while Lively sports a heavy tweed coat with long waves framing her face. Standing next to them is a balloon shaped like a Halloween spider, attached to a lamp post, made by the New York-based Big Head Balloons company.
Details on the Balloon Artist and Reynolds’ Comments
The balloon spider is part of several Halloween decorations made by Big Head Balloons, which describes its offerings as providing
“balloon fun in your home or at your event by a NYC original.”
Reynolds acknowledged the artist’s work on Instagram, writing,
“This is a creation of the wonderful @bigheadballoons.”
He added humorously,
“Apologies to those who rushed to investigate insane screaming. I didn’t even know if twas me making the sound to begin with.”
He also reflected on how people reacted to news about ghost spiders, adding,
“Also, gentle reminder about how full your hearts felt hearing the news how Ghost Spiders aren’t a real-life problem everyone has to just deal with. The paramedics said the ozone layer is healing. She said nobody talks about that either.”
Ongoing Legal Battle Between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni
This lighthearted moment comes amid a highly publicized legal conflict involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, her former It Ends With Us co-star and director. The dispute began in December 2024 when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, workplace hostility, and a coordinated smear campaign against her. Baldoni has consistently denied the claims and filed a countersuit against Lively.
While a judge dismissed Baldoni’s lawsuit, Lively’s case remains active and is set for trial in March 2026. Recently, multiple cast members and related parties have been involved in depositions as part of the legal preparations.
Depositions from Cast and Author Spotlight Legal Developments
In early October, actors Jenny Slate and Isabela Ferrera, who respectively portrayed Baldoni’s character’s sister and a younger version of Lively’s character, underwent depositions. Additionally, Colleen Hoover, author of the bestselling novel It Ends With Us that inspired the film, also gave a deposition. Hoover has publicly supported Lively during this process.
Jenny Slate similarly voiced her support for Lively when the allegations were first made public. She stated,
“As Blake Lively’s castmate and friend, I voice my support as she takes action against those reported to have planned and carried out an attack on her reputation,”
and added,
“Blake is a leader, loyal friend and a trusted source of emotional support for me and so many who know and love her.”
Hoover shared a message on Instagram directly addressing Lively:
“Blake Lively you have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met. Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. Never change. Never wilt.”
Recent Legal Proceedings and Trial Preparation
In July, Blake Lively was deposed in New York City by the legal team representing Justin Baldoni as both sides prepare for the upcoming trial. Baldoni was reportedly present during the deposition, marking a tense phase in the ongoing litigation.
The multiple depositions indicate that the case’s resolution remains uncertain, with significant attention from involved cast members and the original author. Despite the tension surrounding the legal battle, Reynolds and Lively appear to be finding moments to embrace the Halloween spirit amidst the public scrutiny.
