Ryan Reynolds participated in a scheduled appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York City, engaging in discussions about his Deadpool character and Lionel Messi, while his wife, Blake Lively, attended the World Cup final with friends approximately 16 miles away. Reynolds, 49, was at the festival for a panel titled 'The Art of Deadpool with Ryan Reynolds,' where he spoke about the potential for a fourth Deadpool film and the intricacies of the character's expanding universe. He also discussed Deadpool trading cards, mentioning his purchase of an autographed Hugh Jackman card that he humorously noted was difficult to read due to an inscription in "Australian."
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Reynolds also spoke at a World Cup watch party hosted by Men In Blazers, where he commented on Lionel Messi's dedication. "Lionel Messi's running off Aura right now," Reynolds stated. "These are these guys that find this kind of extra gear... The guy's a born competitor and he rises to the occasion. This is his sandbox right now."
Lively, 38, was seen watching Spain's victory over Argentina with a group of friends, including Libby Glazer, Kendall Arin Glazer, and Emma Gray. She shared a selfie from the event on Instagram.
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These public appearances mark a notable moment for the couple following reports that they were not invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's recent wedding at Madison Square Garden. Sources suggest this perceived snub may be linked to Lively's past legal dispute with actor Justin Baldoni. Lively had sued Baldoni and his production company for alleged defamation and sexual harassment related to their work on the film 'It Ends With Us.' Baldoni subsequently filed a defamation lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds, and The New York Times. While Baldoni's case was dismissed in October 2025 and most of Lively's claims were dismissed in May, she agreed to a settlement that allowed her to seek legal fees related to Baldoni's unsuccessful case against her. Swift's song was featured in Baldoni's film, and she was reportedly subpoenaed in Lively's lawsuit before the subpoena was withdrawn. Explosive text messages revealed in Baldoni's complaint showed Lively referring to Swift and Kelce as "my dragons" in an attempt to influence him.
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A source close to Lively told the Daily Mail that she was reportedly upset about not being invited, stating, "She wanted to go. It feels bad to be excluded like that." The insider added that any hope of reconciliation between Lively and Swift has diminished. Swift and Lively have been friends for approximately a decade.
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