Ryan Reynolds is awarded the prestigious Freedom of the City honor by his hometown of Vancouver in recognition of his cultural and philanthropic contributions in and out of Hollywood. The Deadpool actor shared the pictures of the ceremony on his Instagram.
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But celebrations for Reynolds arrive at a tense time for his household. Ryan Reynolds’ wife, Blake Lively, is still embroiled in the Justin Baldoni case. As for the latest update, Baldoni has hired P Diddy’s Lawyer, Alexandra Shapiro, who is a former Supreme Court clerk (via People). Notably, the case is still intact with neither party giving an inch.
Where Does Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively’s Courtroom Drama Stand Now?
Ever since December 2024, the sexual harassment and retaliation case by Lively has not been settled. Since then, the defamation countersuit of $400 million filed by Justin Baldoni was also dismissed by the court in June 2025.
The legal drama has pushed Taylor Swift into the spotlight again. On September 11, Baldoni’s legal team claimed that the Love Story
However, Swift, who is prepping for the release of her TS-12 album The Life of a Showgirl, said that this agreement was never made. As per Deadline, her lawyer, Douglas Baldridge, in one-page correspondence, said that,
My client did not agree to a deposition, but if she is forced into a deposition, we advised (after first hearing about the deposition just three days ago) that her schedule would accommodate the time required during the week of October 20 if the parties were able to work out their disputes.
While the judge holds the ultimate authority, the March 9, 2026, trial is expected to deliver clarity and finally settle the matter. But the fact of the matter remains that, amidst the Lively-Baldoni case, the fallout between the parties involved seems to be disheartening.
The focus has now shifted to the once-tight friendship between Reynolds–Lively and Swift–Kelce, Hollywood’s once go-to double-date duo.
Travis Kelce Cuts Ties With Ryan Reynolds Amid Taylor Swift’s Legal Denial
The NFL Star, Travis Kelce, has already unfollowed Reynolds on Instagram, sparking a buzz among fans as his fiancée, Taylor Swift’s name keeps coming up in the Lively-Baldoni case (via RealityTea).
The couple is trying to distance themselves from the legal battle, given that Lively and Swift’s friendship status has changed. Just as Swift’s legal team issued their statement, Kelce’s social media actions come in as proof of the same.
Neither has made a comment, but theories suggest quiet tensions in Swift’s circle, or a strategic move to protect her relationship with Kelce. This also raises a question: Will Blake Lively attend her former best friend’s wedding?
Swift’s camp is focused on damage control. Travis Kelce’s quiet social media gesture may hint at fractures behind Hollywood’s polished friendships. One unfollow can speak louder than words.
As the March 2026 trial looms, it’s not just careers on the line, but some of Hollywood’s closest friendships too. Comment down below your thoughts about the same.
