Blake Lively ‘Humiliated’ By Ryan Reynolds’ 'Nasty' Jokes And 'Cruel' Behavior

By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on September 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM EDT

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, once celebrated as Hollywood's golden couple, are facing a storm of headlines suggesting their marriage may not be as picture-perfect as it seems. Sources close to the pair claim the relationship has become "toxic" in recent months, with tensions escalating as Lively remains entangled in a high-profile legal battle against her "It Ends With Us" co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. According to insiders, the couple's signature playful banter, once adored by fans on red carpets and social media, has reportedly shifted into something far less lighthearted. Arguments have become frequent, and Lively is said to feel "humiliated" by her husband's behavior.

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Ryan Reynolds Admits He Told Blake Lively To 'F-ck Off' During Bill Murray Call

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An insider told #ShuterScoop that arguments between the two have become increasingly nasty. "The F-bombs aren't playful anymore, and they have turned nasty, and it's wearing them both down," the source alleged. "They used to tease each other for fun, but lately it feels cruel."

The tension comes just days after Reynolds shocked fans by admitting he told Lively to "f-ck off" during a call with comedy legend Bill Murray. When revealing that he produced a documentary on the late comedian John Candy, he also shared that he had desperately tried to get Murray involved. After leaving "40 messages," the "Deadpool" actor finally received a call back while attending a formal event with Lively.

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According to reports, as Murray's call came through, Lively whispered something to her husband, prompting Reynolds to respond with "F-ck you." What may have once been brushed off as a joke now reportedly stings for Lively, who insiders claim feels increasingly disrespected.

"Blake feels humiliated, and Ryan acts like she should just take it. That kind of energy isn't sustainable," the source added, painting a picture of a marriage under strain. The couple, who tied the knot in 2012, share four children together: James, Inez, Betty, and Olin.

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The Couple's Legendary Playful Banter

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For over a decade, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have been fan favorites, not just for their red-carpet looks, but also for their legendary sense of humor. The couple, who are currently entangled in a legal battle with Justin Baldoni, have long been known for poking fun at each other in interviews and online.

Who could forget Reynolds' cheeky 2019 birthday post for Lively, in which he shared a series of hilariously unflattering photos of his wife, or Lively's equally savage response on Reynolds' own birthday, cropping him out of a picture with Ryan Gosling? Their Instagram exchanges became so iconic that fans began to look forward to their "birthday roast tradition" every year.

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Even in interviews, the pair often leaned into playful digs. Lively once joked that she was "married to her best friend… and also her fifth child," while Reynolds has quipped about his wife's superior parenting skills and teased that she "runs the show at home."

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Ryan Reynolds' 'SNL50' Joke About Blake Lively's Legal Drama Sets Social Media Ablaze

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The latest claims of tension between Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively come on the heels of a headline-grabbing moment at "Saturday Night Live" 's 50th anniversary special in February. The couple attended the star-studded taping in New York City, where Reynolds delivered a joke that many thought was a sly nod to Lively's ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

During a sketch with Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, Reynolds was asked, "How's it going?" With Lively seated beside him, the "Deadpool" actor smirked before replying, "Great. Why? What have you heard?" He then pivoted to a gag about accidentally ingesting toxic Coneheads prosthetics, but the punchline had already set social media ablaze.

Behind The Infamous Ryan Reynolds' SNL' Joke

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Behind the scenes, debate emerged about whose idea the line was. Longtime "SNL" cue card handler Wally Feresten claimed on Australian radio that Reynolds pitched the joke himself during rehearsal. "He had a different line in rehearsal, and he pitched that. So that was his idea to do it," Feresten explained. "We wouldn't want to do anything too controversial unless they were in on it."

However, an "SNL" spokesperson pushed back, telling PEOPLE that Feresten isn't part of the writing staff and insisting the line came directly from the show. A source close to Reynolds also chimed in, clarifying that while the "Coneheads" follow-up was rewritten in rehearsal, the "opening joke was pitched by 'SNL' and never changed."

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Unsealed Messages Shed Light On Behind-The-Scenes Moves

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The rumored cracks in Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' marriage couldn't come at a more chaotic time. The couple's personal lives are colliding with Hollywood headlines as Lively continues her high-profile legal fight against "It Ends With Us" director Justin Baldoni.

The legal feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni escalated further after a judge unsealed a batch of text messages and emails tied to the case. According to court documents filed in mid-August and obtained by Us Weekly, Judge Lewis J. Liman ordered several redacted exhibits from Lively's motion to compel to be made public.

Among them was a revealing exchange between Baldoni and his publicist, where the actor-director flagged an Instagram profile that appeared to be trolling Lively on his page. Baldoni questioned whether the account was authentic, to which his publicist assured him it was "100 percent" not linked to his team.

The court docs also included emails confirming that Baldoni's Wayfarer Studios retained Street Relations for "communication and consulting services," a three-month arrangement totaling $30,000. The revelations have only fueled speculation about how far both sides are willing to go in the high-profile battle.

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