Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Escalate $400M Legal Dispute

Rob McElhenney has publicly expressed strong support for his close friend Ryan Reynolds and Reynolds' wife Blake Lively amid their ongoing legal battle with director Justin Baldoni, in which both parties have accused each other of serious allegations. McElhenney, who co-owns the Wrexham A.F.C. soccer team with Reynolds, described their support as a way to stay connected and navigate the difficult situation together without exacerbating the conflict. The legal dispute has drawn attention from the entertainment community, but McElhenney and his wife Kaitlin Olson have focused on backing their friends quietly while continuing their own projects, including the successful Wrexham documentary series. Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds remains a major Hollywood figure, known for his blockbuster roles in the Deadpool franchise and other action-comedies, though he has experienced publicized conflicts with some peers in the industry. Notably, actor T.J. Miller, who co-starred with Reynolds in the Deadpool films, has publicly criticized Reynolds after personal and professional fallout. Despite Reynolds' occasional professional feuds and legal challenges involving his friends, his close relationships and ongoing career successes highlight his significant place in Hollywood.