Blake Lively delivered a heartfelt speech at the 2025 Time100 Gala, where she paid tribute to her mother's secret struggles and hinted at the ongoing controversy surrounding 'It Ends with Us'. Her husband, Ryan Reynolds, expressed admiration for Blake, stating he is in awe of her in many ways. The controversy involves allegations by Blake against her co-star and director Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign. In response, Baldoni filed lawsuits against the New York Times and both Blake and Ryan, while both Blake and Ryan have filed motions to dismiss these claims. This legal battle has drawn significant media attention, highlighting the complex dynamics at play between the involved parties.

Blake Lively spoke about her mother's secret battle and referenced the drama related to 'It Ends with Us' during her speech at the Time100 Gala.

Ryan Reynolds publicly expressed his admiration for Blake, describing himself as being in awe of her.

Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni, her co-star and director, of sexual harassment and organizing a smear campaign, leading to a legal battle.

Justin Baldoni has countersued, filing lawsuits against the New York Times for reporting on the allegations and against Blake and Ryan personally.

Both Blake and Ryan have responded legally by filing motions to dismiss the lawsuits against them.

The situation has gained media traction, focusing on the legal and personal implications for those involved.

The ongoing legal disputes underscore the impact of personal and professional conflicts within the entertainment industry.

Blake Lively gave a vulnerable speech at the 2025 Time100 Gala last night, where she honored the secret battle her mother went through, and alluded to the It Ends with Us drama.

Ryan was in attendance alongside Blake, and now, he has issued a short but sweet reaction.

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“I’m incredibly in awe of my wife in many ways,” Ryan told People.

If you were unaware, the 37-year-old actress accused her It Ends with Us co-star/director Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and organizing a smear campaign against her in a lawsuit that she filed a few months ago. Justin replied with lawsuits of his own – the first against the New York Times for their report on Blake‘s allegations and the second against Blake and Ryan.

Ryan filed a motion to dismiss himself from the complaint against him, and Blake also filed her own motion to dismiss Justin‘s countersuit as well.