Ryan Reynolds vs. Justin Baldoni?

Is Blake Lively or Ryan Reynolds the mastermind?

We’ve all heard the rumors and analyzed them to death.

Maybe Blake and Ryan saw the sexual assault claims as a way to rip the potential sequel from Justin thanks to that alleged morality clause in his contract.

Maybe Blake was tired of living in the shadow of her husband and Taylor, and went a little too far to try and take something for herself.

Maybe Ryan caught a glimpse of the dailies and didn’t love the way Blake and Justin looked at each other between takes. 

You already know we’ve dissected all of these theories to DEATH—but honestly, none of them totally add up. 

But…there is one possibility that we’re starting to get behind, and it’s actually so much simpler than anything we’ve discussed before: Maybe Justin didn’t fall for Blake...but Ryan convinced her that he did.

Just hear us out for a sec. Watching someone kiss your wife over, and over, and over–especially someone you’re starting to dislike–and you, too, might start to see things that aren’t really there. Maybe it even brings back some of your own memories…lest we forget, Ryan’s marriage to Blake allegedly got started with some on-set infidelity while filming The Green Lantern. 

A protective husband? That’s sweet. Hot, even. But what if this isn’t actually about jealousy or infidelity or even sexual assault? What if this mess of a lawsuit(s) has nothing to do with Blake or Justin at all? What if the whole thing was thought up by Ryan to save his and Blake’s careers after the public turned against them? 

All this to say…is it possible that this #MeToo was actually spun up by a man?

Blame it On the B Word

“But waitttttttt–you can’t possibly mean RYAN, right? Not that smug, smiling, loveable douchebag with a pure heart of Canadian gold, eh?!”

Uh, yeah. That’s exactly what we mean. Because here’s the thing–Ryan has made a career out of playing that persona–so much so, that fans believe it *must* be who he really is. And we’re not denying it, either–his vibe IS totally “genetic lottery winning small-town bro who loves cheap beer and butt jokes.”

There’s just one little problem–and it starts with a B. And no, actually, it’s not Blake.

Ryan’s on his way to Billionaire status. His portfolio already reads like one– Soccer team–check. Alcohol brand–check. Super random low cost phone company–also check.

He’s only a few good deals away from reaching that three comma club–not to mention, the power, control, and status that comes along with it. Honestly, we’re not at all hating on the fact that Ryan’s a seemingly self-made guy–we’re here for a rags to riches story. And, it’s also kind of easy to forget that he falls into that über wealthy category–what other budding-billionaire can you describe as a lovable douchebag, right?

Here’s the issue, though–even though Ryan might be close to the top, he (and Blake) are acting like they’ve already arrived, which just kinda screams insecure, don’t you think? The power, the control, the winning–he loves it. And he certainly doesn’t want it going away anytime soon. Not a bad little theory, right?

Stick with us, because this is where things get really interesting.

The Marketing of a #MeToo

By the time Blake got her polished little paws on the dailies, the tone between her and Justin was already shifting. We’ve all read the messages Justin released, right? The ❤️and 🙌 emojis that were all over their texts had suddenly vanished, and so did the over-the-top praise they were both laying on thick.

At this point, you can bet that Justin was a recurring topic at the Reynolds-Lively dinner table–especially as he started pushing back on Blake’s growing list of demands. And Ryan? Well, he doesn’t hear “no” very often, and he sure as hell wasn’t going to let some guy who just made out with his wife be the one to say it. Just imagine how annoyed this would make him–remember, a wannabe-billionaire, who’s surrounded by “yes” people.

So what if Ryan made the most kindergarten-level conclusion possible: This guy is being mean to you? He must want you, babe.

Once that seed was planted, everything started spiraling. Maybe Blake even started to believe it, too, because let’s be real–she’s had men wrapped around her finger her entire career.…especially co-stars (remember those rumors that SHE actually broke up Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s marriage after sending him nude photos while they worked together on “The Town”?) She might have even found Justin’s lack of interest in her offensive. 

So, maybe Ryan and Blake started over-analyzing everything—every text, every look, every take. They probably even started to think that a woman (Blake) should be telling this story–not this Baldoni creep.

Can’t you just hear it in that deadpan-Deadpool voice of his? That human Ken doll doesn’t deserve this film—you do, muffin. Let’s crush his 3D printed abs and dismantle his entire future *just* because it’s Tuesday.

Out of nowhere, Blake wasn’t just watching the dailies—she was giving notes. Then she was sitting in on editing sessions. Then editors were being flown to her apartment. Then she had her own cut of the film. And the next thing you know, she’s screening her own cut of the film to an audience. All without Sony or Wayfarer’s blessing. And all while *just* being an actress.

Sound familiar? That’s because it’s got Ryan Reynolds written all over it. The man is a so-called marketing genius, but let’s be real—he’s also a guy who knows how to play dirty when he wants something. It’s how Deadpool got made in the first place. After test footage for the movie sat shelved for years, Ryan stole it and leaked it on the internet, hoping to create enough buzz that the studio would finally greenlight it.

Lucky for him, it worked. That’s probably why he felt like it was his movie from the start, and what led to him hijacking the franchise from it’s initial director, Tim Miller, who Ryan allegedly forced out due to “creative differences” when the sequel rolled around.

It’s not his only scandal, either–there was also…

• The Amityville Horror slap—where he actually, seriously, hit a child actor on set, and later called it a “cool” moment for the kid.

• T.J. Miller, who worked alongside him in Deadpool, openly stated he’d never work with Ryan again.

• His romantic history? A pattern. Alanis Morissette (2002-2007). Scarlett Johansson (2007-2010). Blake Lively (2010-?). Those dates are prettttttyyyy blendy if you ask us.

Oh, and Blake was 22 when they met. Spot the trend? Younger women. Easier to influence. Easier to shape. And if there’s one thing Ryan Reynolds can’t stand, it’s not being the main character.

And if that spotlight starts to dim? He finds a way to wrestle it back.

But HE’S a Predator!

According to Justin’s evidence, Ryan was already whispering about “Justin the predator” in Hollywood by July 2024—even at the Deadpool/Wolverine premiere. Executives from the talent agency WME (who represent Justin) were allegedly told by Ryan that working with him was a liability.

A month later? The internet turned on Blake. Her personal It Ends With Us marketing campaign –handled by Ryan’s company, Maximum Effort–wasn’t landing. The movie’s domestic violence themes were taking a backseat…to her haircare line. The backlash was brutal, cancel-worthy, even.

So, Ryan, in all of his anti-superhero glory, saved the day. We like to think his list might have looked a little something like this–

✅ Get the cast and Colleen on our side–flattery, favors, maybe some Aviation Gin bribes.

✅ Give The New York Times a little nudge–journalistic integrity is so 2010.

✅ Drop the sexual assault claims–subtle enough to seem organic, explosive enough to ruin a career.

✅ Ghostwrite Liz Plank’s “We all deserve better” statement and casually remind everyone she’s an old friend.

✅ Keep Blake distracted with a Met Gala theme so she doesn’t ad-lib.

✅ Sit back and watch the magic happen (buy popcorn).

Essentially…let the headlines do the dirty work, let the public take sides, let the narrative reshape itself–until, suddenly, he and Blake aren’t the one losing anymore.

There was just one little problem with Ryan’s list. He and Blake are so out of touch that they couldn’t fathom poor little Justin fighting back–with actual proof, and something else they clearly overlooked–a *real* billionaire backing his side of the fight.