Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ latest red carpet appearance is turning heads for all the wrong reasons.
On April 24, 2025, the power couple made a dazzling appearance on the red carpet at the annual TIME100 gala held at the Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
For the glamorous event, Blake stunned in a muted pink Zuhair Murad gown, complete with off-the-shoulder straps, sweetheart neckline, a fitted corset-style bodice, and a voluminous skirt with an attached train.
Ryan, on the other hand, looked effortlessly dapper in a classic black tuxedo paired with a crisp white dress shirt and a bowtie. He completed his look with matching black leather dress shoes and a diamond-studded silver watch.
In a short paparazzi-captured clip, the couple was spotted posing arm in arm on the red carpet, flashing bright smiles as they held each other close.
In a sweet moment, Blake and Ryan even exchanged a playful glance, sharing a laugh that hinted at their undeniable chemistry.
Blake Lively Celebrates Special Moment As She’s Honored By The TIME 100
The couple attended the gala to celebrate a special milestone. Just days before the event, on April 16, 2025, Blake shared the exciting news of being included in TIME’s prestigious list of the world’s 100 most influential people on her Instagram.
She posted a screenshot from her TIME100 feature, written by Sherrilyn Ifill, and expressed her heartfelt gratitude in the caption, writing,
“It’s an honor to be acknowledged on the @time 100 list for 2025🤍🙏🤍 To be written about by the great @sherrilynifill is not something I take lightly… Thank you… for one of the most surreal and meaningful moments of my life in this honor. My 10 year old self is pretty blown away right now. 🎈🥹✨”
Lively and Reynolds’ latest outing comes just days after a crew member from It Ends With Us made explosive claims about the actress amid her ongoing legal battle with co-star and director, Justin Baldoni.
On April 13, 2025, in a rare interview with 60 Minutes Australia, Talia Spencer, a storyboard artist on the film, accused Lively of using Baldoni’s kindness as a way to grab power and influence the film’s direction. She stated,
“I feel like maybe Blake smelled his kindness, mistook it for weakness and tried to take advantage and take power. I think there was a massive compromise in terms of Justin’s original vision for the film. I think she tried to [take control of the film], yes”.
The intense legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni kicked off in December 2024, when Lively filed a lawsuit accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and launching a smear campaign to damage her reputation.
In response, Baldoni hit back in January 2025 with a staggering $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively and her husband. The case is still ongoing, with the trial scheduled for March 9, 2026.
Fans Harshly Criticize The Couple’s Latest Red Carpet Outing
The internet wasn’t exactly dazzled by Blake and Ryan’s red carpet moment, not with the drama swirling around. In light of the explosive claims made by the film’s crew member, many social media users found the couple’s appearance uncomfortable to watch. Some such comments read,
“I used to like these two when I saw them on the red carpet.. after the mess with Justin Baldoni I need a break from them both”.
“Damn, he looks UNCOMFORTABLE”.
“They look so awkward”.
“He has aged like 20 years since the scandal and she is trying too hard. Shameless!”
With lawsuits looming and public opinion shifting, Blake and Ryan’s once-golden image might be facing its toughest test yet.