In the golden world of Hollywood’s power couples, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have long reigned supreme—red carpet darlings, social media wits, and seemingly unshakable BFFs with the industry elite. But lately, something is off. Subtle shifts in friendship dynamics, conspicuous absences, and an escalating legal drama are chipping away at the glossy image.
The most glaring red flag? John Krasinski’s quiet but pointed social media moves. Once a presumed member of the Lively-Reynolds inner circle, the IF director no longer follows Blake Lively—a silence louder than any press release. His wife, Emily Blunt, appeared publicly cozy with Lively during a red carpet appearance for Another Simple Favor, but Krasinski? MIA. That absence didn’t go unnoticed.
Kjersti Flaa’s Unfiltered Take
Norwegian journalist Kjersti Flaa, known for slicing through celebrity facades on her YouTube show Flaawesome Talk, has connected the dots—dots many in Hollywood seem too polite to acknowledge. Flaa doesn’t trade in gossip; she deals in patterns, optics, and digital footprints.
“Ryan and Blake have been losing friends over this for a while now… some have been kind of quietly just leaving them,” Flaa observed, offering a window into what appears to be a slow exodus from the couple’s once-crowded friend list.
And then there’s Travis Kelce. When the NFL star quietly unfollowed Reynolds on Instagram, it wasn’t just a petty social move—it made headlines. “When Travis Kelce unfollowed Ryan Reynolds, it made headlines everywhere,” Flaa pointed out, underscoring the symbolic weight these digital gestures now carry.
The Curious Case of ‘IF’
The unraveling didn’t begin overnight. In 2024, John Krasinski directed IF, a star-studded family flick featuring Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, and Bradley Cooper. It had all the trappings of a hit—and perhaps, a chance to fortify industry friendships. But instead of unity, the aftermath has been radio silence.
“He’s not following Blake Lively anymore,” Flaa noted, adding, “It is really weird… because Blake Lively, as I said, was in his movie and she posted about the film and he liked her post.” The optics? Unmistakable.
Behind the Curtain: The Baldoni Battle
And just when things seemed like they couldn’t get murkier, in stepped Justin Baldoni. The It Ends With Us actor and director is now locked in a bitter legal fight involving none other than Blake Lively herself. The lawsuit? Shrouded in layers of media coverage, speculation, and alleged emotional strain.
“There’s an article in People magazine about Justin Baldoni and that he’s been struggling through this process… feeling the financial and emotional weights of his legal battle with Blake Lively,” Flaa revealed. And it gets uglier.
On-set, tensions allegedly flared between Baldoni and the Reynolds-Lively duo. Flaa detailed disturbing reports: “The pressure she put on him and the manipulation… and then Ryan Reynolds screaming at him for fat shaming his wife because he asked what she weighed.”
“He had to deal with it, put on a smile, and be professional. I mean, he deserves a medal,” Flaa lamented.
Manufactured Bliss or Real Trouble?
Even as their circle shrinks, Lively and Reynolds seem determined to paint a picture of domestic bliss. From daily paparazzi strolls to staged smiles and handholding, their public appearances have become a regular fixture—so regular, in fact, that it feels forced.
“Every single night, there’s a new photo of them holding hands, pretending that they’re the happiest they’ve ever been,” Flaa observed. The implication? Hollywood’s favorite couple might be leaning a little too hard into the performance.
And perhaps Flaa said it best: “Social media really killed the movie star.” In an era where curated authenticity is king, real connections seem to be the first casualties.
What Hollywood Isn’t Saying… Speaks Volumes
In this saga, it’s not just the headlines that matter—it’s the silences. Krasinski’s absence, Kelce’s unfollow, Baldoni’s quiet endurance, and even Blunt’s solo support all weave a tapestry of change. There’s no dramatic fallout or official statements, just a slow and steady drift away from the couple once thought to be the gold standard.
The myth of the untouchable Hollywood power couple is crumbling. And as more stars inch toward the exit, the question remains: is this just a rough patch for Reynolds and Lively—or is the curtain finally falling?