Ryan Reynolds Criticizes Justin Baldoni Amid Dismissed $400M Lawsuit

Ryan Reynolds addressed the backlash surrounding the ongoing legal battle involving his wife, Blake Lively, and director Justin Baldoni, calling the public criticism 'meaningless' in a TIME100 Companies profile. Reynolds emphasized that people are not defined by their best or worst moments but exist somewhere in the middle, and highlighted the importance of accessibility, accountability, and integrity in his professional relationships. The legal dispute stems from a sexual harassment complaint filed by Lively against Baldoni, which has led to defamation and extortion lawsuits between the parties. Despite the controversy, Reynolds noted that his business ventures, including Maximum Effort, have not been negatively impacted and have even gained more visibility. Baldoni’s attorney denied the allegations, describing them as false and intentionally salacious. With Baldoni's defamation countersuit dismissed by a judge, Reynolds’ remarks seem to underscore his confidence and resilience amid the legal turmoil.