Kevin Costner’s Viral Reply to Ryan Reynolds’ Joke Amid Justin Baldoni Lawsuit Drama

Kevin Costner has recently become an internet sensation after his reaction to a joke made by Ryan Reynolds during the SNL50 celebration.

Ryan Reynolds, 48, known for his role as Deadpool, was part of the celebrity audience at Sunday’s SNL50: The Anniversary Special, which marked 50 years of Saturday Night Live.

During the show, Ryan joined a skit alongside hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, where he made a humorous reference to the ongoing legal dispute involving him, his wife Blake Lively, and Justin Baldoni. While the joke drew laughter from the crowd, it was the reaction from Yellowstone star Kevin Costner, 70, seated behind the couple, that quickly caught viewers’ attention.

The Oscar-winning actor appeared visibly uncomfortable with the lighthearted treatment of a serious matter, which includes allegations of sexual harassment and smear campaigns. This moment didn’t go unnoticed by social media users, who rapidly shared their thoughts.

One user wrote, “We’re all Kevin Costner right now. Blake and Ryan owe some explanations. What they’re doing to Justin Baldoni isn’t a joke. #SNL50.”

Another added, “Kevin Costner showed no mercy for Ryan Reynolds at #SNL50.”

A third commented, “Did anyone else notice Kevin Costner sitting nearby? He didn’t look amused when Ryan made that crude joke.”

The controversy centers around the film adaptation of the bestselling novel It Ends With Us. Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against her co-star Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment that caused her “severe emotional distress.” She also claims Justin launched a smear campaign aimed at damaging her reputation.

Justin Baldoni has denied all allegations and countersued Blake and Ryan Reynolds, seeking $400 million, claiming their actions have harmed his reputation and career. The legal battle has even affected Colleen Hoover, author of It Ends With Us, who removed all mentions of Blake and Justin from her Instagram.

According to court documents, Justin alleges that Blake used her celebrity influence to pressure Hoover for support. While Hoover initially backed Blake publicly after the lawsuit was filed, she has since been absent from social media since December.

Previously, Hoover reportedly had a positive relationship with Justin, having told him, “You are the right person to make this movie,” according to legal filings available online.