Reynolds took the stage to introduce Wicked, which was named the best movie of 2024 by the National Board of Review members. The actor, dressed in a sleek suit, delivered a brief speech about the film, highlighting its focus on two powerful women. He referred to Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, while also discussing the broader societal expectations placed on women, emphasizing the standards they are held to and the constant pressure to transform physically.
Notably absent from Reynolds' side at the event was his wife, Blake Lively, who has been involved in a legal dispute with Justin Baldoni. Lively recently filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department and a federal lawsuit, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of It Ends With Us and defamation related to media coverage.
In response to Lively's claims, Baldoni filed a lawsuit against The New York Times, seeking $250 million in damages, alleging the paper misrepresented the situation by reporting only Lively's version of events. Additionally, Baldoni has accused Reynolds of confronting him during a tense meeting, an allegation Reynolds denies. A source close to Reynolds has stated that while the actor was indeed angry and stern during the meeting, he did not engage in badgering or harassment.
The full details of the legal conflict remain unresolved, with both sides continuing to pursue their claims in court.
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