Blake Lively And Ryan Reynolds Were 'Avoided' At 'SNL 50', Insiders Spill On The Awkward Night

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds may have been two of the biggest stars at "Saturday Night Live’s 50th Anniversary" celebration, but their presence at the event reportedly left some attendees confused and divided.

Many have criticized their decision to attend, arguing that they should have stayed out of the spotlight while their legal battle with Justin Baldoni continues, particularly given the severity of the allegations against them and the claims they made against Baldoni.

While the event was packed with Hollywood’s biggest stars, insiders claim that Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively didn’t receive the warmest welcome.

Multiple sources tell TMZ that Lively and Reynolds became a major topic of conversation among guests at both the live show and the after-party, primarily due to their ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

According to insiders, many questioned why the couple attended the event at all, considering their highly publicized feud with the "It Ends With Us" director. One source who was present at 30 Rock for the taping revealed, "Blake and Ryan were the talk of the entire evening, and many people avoided them."

Another attendee was overheard bluntly asking, "Who told them to come?"

The legal tensions between Lively and Baldoni have been making headlines for months, with both sides accusing each other of smear campaigns. Additionally, Lively has alleged that Baldoni sexually harassed her on set, claims that he has strongly denied.

Despite some attendees reportedly steering clear of the couple, others welcomed them warmly.

One eyewitness said that Lively and Reynolds were well-received by fans, describing how crowds cheered from behind barricades as the duo arrived at 30 Rock.

The same source noted that Lively had a pleasant interaction with Dakota Johnson and that she and Reynolds appeared friendly with Woody Harrelson while waiting in line for the red carpet.

Following the star-studded broadcast, Lively and Reynolds remained in the studio for an hour, mingling with cast members, fellow actors, and crew, even stopping for selfies with attendees.

However, rather than heading to the official after-party, the couple opted to leave 30 Rock with Paul McCartney and head home, reportedly calling it a night because it was already late.

While some Hollywood insiders felt the couple should have skipped the event, others embraced their presence.

Regardless of where opinions fall, one thing is certain... Lively and Reynolds left an impression, whether welcomed or not.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ appearance at "Saturday Night Live’s 50th Anniversary" special sparked plenty of conversation, but according to body language expert and author Judi James, their interactions throughout the night suggested underlying tension.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, James described the couple’s decision to step into the public eye amid their ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni as "brave to the point of reckless." While humor can be a powerful tool to diffuse tension, James noted that their body language on the red carpet told a different story.

"Appearing on a 'no holds barred' show like 'Saturday Night Live' when you're in the middle of a legal and PR battle can seem brave to the point of reckless," James explained. "But humor and even self-effacing mockery can be a great diffuser."

She added that the ability to laugh at oneself is often an appealing trait, one that helps rebuild public rapport.

"Laughter relaxes the body and the mind, and when you laugh with the person who has been put on the spot, you regain those feelings of rapport that you might have had before," she said.

However, James observed that while Reynolds and Lively may have attempted to use humor, their red carpet body language suggested unease.

James pointed out small but telling physical cues that hinted at discomfort.

"He stands in a difficult pose as she walks out to join him, seeming to have one hand behind his torso while the other appears to clutch at the hem of his jacket," James noted.

Lively, meanwhile, appeared to be signaling to Reynolds before making contact.

"Blake holds one arm out in an intentional gesture, letting him know in advance that she's about to hug him, but her hand is bent in a limp angle to hint at potential wariness," James observed. She also noted a quick hair preen gesture, which can often be a subconscious display of self-soothing or nervousness.

Once they stood together, however, Lively appeared to shift into a more confident stance.