Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively were photographed on a piggyback date night in New York City in June, posing for selfies with fans, but the picture-perfect moment has been branded 'contrived' by people close to the couple, who claim their marriage is under serious strain after months of legal and professional turmoil.
The playful outing came just weeks after the 'It Ends With Us' legal saga was finally settled, ending what insiders describe as a draining, reputation-bruising chapter for Lively and, by extension, Reynolds. The actress had brought a raft of claims in a high-profile lawsuit against director and co-star Justin Baldoni. According to Lively's legal team, the settlement marked 'a resounding victory for Blake Lively,' while Baldoni's lawyer hailed it as a 'total victory' for his client. Two sides, two 'wins,' and yet nobody in their orbit seems to think it feels like one.
