Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Enjoy 'SNL' 50th Despite Ongoing Legal Drama

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds aren’t letting legal troubles put a damper on their social calendar. Over the weekend, the Hollywood power couple made a high-profile appearance at "SNL50," celebrating the milestone anniversary of "Saturday Night Live" alongside numerous A-list stars.

On Saturday night, they also attended Chris Rock’s star-studded 60th birthday party at the Crane Club in New York City, where they were seen mingling with entertainment industry heavyweights.

One notable encounter was with former "SNL" cast member Chevy Chase, who shared a photo featuring himself standing between Lively and Reynolds. The trio appeared cheerful, offering no indication of the couple’s ongoing legal battle.

Despite their seemingly carefree public appearances, Lively and Reynolds remain embroiled in a legal battle with actor-director Justin Baldoni. The dispute began in late December when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and alleged that he participated in an orchestrated smear campaign against her.

The situation escalated last month when Baldoni retaliated by filing a $400 million lawsuit against the couple. He claimed that Lively and Reynolds conspired with The New York Times to damage his career and reputation. His lawsuit argues that the couple’s allegations are baseless and designed to tarnish his image.

In the latest development, Lively’s legal team has subpoenaed Baldoni and his publicists, demanding records of phone calls and messages in an effort to substantiate her claims of a coordinated attack against her.

The subpoena specifically seeks records spanning the past two and a half years, including texts, call logs, data logs, and even real-time location tracking.

Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, responded to the legal maneuver, calling it an excessive and desperate move. “Subpoenas are an ordinary part of the litigation process. What is extraordinary is what the Lively parties are seeking,” Freedman stated.

“They are asking for every single call, text, data log, and even real-time location information for the past 2.5 years, regardless of the sender, recipient, or subject matter. This massive fishing expedition demonstrates that they are desperately seeking any factual basis for their provably false claims. They will find none.”

While Lively and Reynolds continue to navigate their legal strategy, Baldoni appears unfazed by the ongoing dispute. He was recently seen in Hawaii, enjoying a surfing session and looking completely at ease. His relaxed demeanor suggests that he isn’t letting the courtroom battle weigh him down.

Meanwhile, Lively and Reynolds have continued to keep a busy social calendar, appearing at major entertainment events without acknowledging their legal troubles publicly. Their attendance at "SNL50" underscores their commitment to enjoying life despite the controversy.

Both actors have previously hosted the legendary sketch show, making their presence at the anniversary celebration a full-circle moment.

The legal battle between the two sides is far from over. With Lively pushing for access to Baldoni’s communications and his team pushing back, it remains to be seen how much information—if any—will be released. If Lively’s side successfully obtains the requested records, it could either strengthen her claims or prove to be a dead end.

For now, both parties seem determined to carry on with their personal lives and professional commitments while their legal teams handle the courtroom drama. Whether this case will be settled privately or head to trial remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: neither side is backing down.

As the lawsuit unfolds, Lively and Reynolds continue to maintain their public image, showing up for celebrations and high-profile events as if nothing is amiss. How long they can keep that up before the case takes a more public turn remains to be seen.

For now, they appear content to keep the spotlight on their social outings rather than their legal woes.