Amid the legal battle with Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively has been noticeably absent from the public eye in recent weeks, relying on her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for support. Fresh reports indicated that the “Deadpool” actor has been supporting her through the challenges of the lawsuit while she has retreated from the spotlight.
Blake Lively leaning on Ryan Reynolds and family amid legal battle, ‘source’ claims
Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni in December, and the legal battle has had a significant impact since then. While dealing with the upheaval, Lively has stepped back from the public eye as per a report. According to an exclusive report from Mail Online, the “Gossip Girl” actor is leaning on her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and her family while navigating the aftermath of a couple of stressful months.
Amid the legal battle, Lively has had to cope with the unraveling of several high-profile friendships. This includes the status of her friendship with Taylor Swift. The media considered them close friends, but Swift reportedly distanced herself after Baldoni named her in his countersuit. As per Baldoni’s statement, text messages alleged Lively of leveraging her close connection to the pop singer.
A source told the tabloid how lively “has been reaching out to [Taylor]. She has been “begging to mend what they once had” over “texts, voicemails and even emails.” The source claimed, “Taylor hasn’t responded to any of Blake’s pleas.” Additionally, other mutual friends like Gigi Hadid reportedly sided with Swift, causing further isolation for Lively.
Consequently, Lively has deliberately avoided public appearances. A source claimed, “She doesn’t want to be seen out at restaurants or parties or anything to belittle the process.” However, the source explained that Lively was “not scared” to face the challenge ahead. They stated, “Ryan and her family, especially her sister Robyn, have been a rock for Blake through all this.”
Referencing Lively’s deposition on July 31, the source added, “Blake is happy that the clock is ticking a little longer before her deposition takes place.” They summarized, “Once the deposition is over, she’ll breathe a sigh of relief,” showing her “serious” intent to rise from the legal battle against Justin Baldoni. Amid the lawsuit, Lively appears confident to weather the storm, supported by Ryan Reynolds and her family.
