Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Spotted at Lunch Before Baldoni's Statement

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were seen having lunch together in Canada just hours before Justin Baldoni spoke out publicly for the first time about the "It Ends With Us" scandal. The couple was photographed on Wednesday afternoon enjoying a late lunch on the rooftop of a Mexican restaurant.

According to sources, Ryan left the restaurant first and walked to his car parked nearby. Shortly after, Blake exited the establishment with two assistants, waved goodbye to the staff, and then went shopping at a boutique. Later, Ryan joined the group in the store, and after a few minutes, they left together for the parking lot.

Just a few hours later, Justin Baldoni released a video statement addressing the fallout from Blake's sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit related to their 2024 film. Alongside his wife Emily, he said they endured two years of pain and injustice but stayed quiet until now to let the legal process play out.

Emily also took a dig at Blake, saying the actress "disguised" her lawsuit as a fight for women, a clear reference to the judge throwing out Blake's sexual harassment allegation against her husband, who directed the film. Justin and Emily stated they are now healing from the trauma and thanked their many supporters for their well-wishes.

Recall that the conflict between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni escalated after the release of the adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel. The actress accused the director of inappropriate behavior on set, leading to a series of legal battles and public accusations. The lunch incident occurred amid the ongoing legal dispute, which has attracted attention across the entertainment industry.

It remains unclear how Blake will respond to Baldoni's video statement, but fans of the couple are closely following the developments. Many note that the calm lunch in Canada might be an attempt to maintain a semblance of normal life amid the scandal. Meanwhile, lawyers for both sides continue to prepare for upcoming hearings.

Experts note that such public appearances by celebrities are often used as a tool to manage public opinion. Lively and Reynolds appearing together could signal that they are presenting a united front against the accusations. However, the final decision remains with the court, and it is unknown how this high-profile story will end.