Ryan Reynolds did not attend a court-ordered settlement conference involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni on February 11, raising questions about the status of their relationship. The meeting took place in Los Angeles and was meant to avoid further legal conflict, though no agreement was reached.
Details of the Court Settlement Conference
The court session centered on a dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, who previously worked together on It Ends With Us. Baldoni appeared with his wife for the settlement, and they also attended another legal hearing unrelated to Lively the next day. Meanwhile, Lively had to attend the hearing alone, as Reynolds was notably missing. Bryan Freedman, Baldoni’s attorney, expressed readiness for a possible trial, telling Variety, “We’re looking forward to it.”
Public Reaction to Reynolds’s Absence
Despite the couple’s efforts to appear unaffected by the lawsuit in public, Reynolds’s absence sparked criticism on social media. Some users on X openly criticized the Deadpool star for not standing by his wife during this legal challenge. Comments ranged from,
“Ryan Reynolds isn’t ‘man enough’ to support Blake Lively at court today,”
to more harsh statements such as,
“Scar Jo was right about him…he only cares about himself,”
and,
“#ryanreynolds is not a man. He is a scared little boy who feared a real man when he met him.”
Signs Pointing to Possible Marital Troubles
Reynolds’s absence at the hearing was preceded by several public signs that suggested strain in the couple’s relationship. In December 2025, Reddit users speculated about a potential split, with one post titled,
“Ryan Reynolds soft launching his divorce?”
This discussion considered Reynolds’s rising net worth and questioned whether their marriage was sustained more by image than affection. One commenter noted,
“IMO, his reputation might tank even more if he leaves Blake. I think he’s stuck with her and she with him.”
In August 2025, Reynolds again raised eyebrows by not publicly acknowledging Lively’s birthday on social media, despite posting frequently about his ownership of Wrexham Football Club and his friend Rob McElhenney during the same period. This was the second consecutive birthday that Reynolds neglected to mark online.
Earlier that year, Lively’s own behavior raised questions when, during a May 2025 appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, she wore an elegant white dress but left her wedding ring at home, fueling further speculation about their relationship woes.
What This Could Mean Moving Forward
The ongoing legal feud between Lively and Baldoni, combined with Reynolds’s absence at critical moments, hints at broader unrest in their personal lives. As the possibility of a trial grows, the couple’s public image may be increasingly scrutinized. How this situation will affect their marriage remains uncertain, but these developments suggest potential changes ahead for the high-profile actors known for their Hollywood partnership.
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Scar Jo was right about him…he only cares about himself https://t.co/psvoqEI4Iv
— Miss Ashley (@SnowballFalls) February 11, 2026
#ryanreynolds is not a man. He is a scared little boy who feared a real man when he met him. #JusticeforJustin
— Chloe Westie (@ChloeWestie) February 12, 2026
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