Ryan Reynolds and NBC have both denied allegations from an unnamed ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL) staffer who claimed that the actor was in on a joke about his wife, Blake Lively, that reportedly caused backstage drama.
The controversy started after a social media post from someone claiming to be an ‘SNL’ employee suggested that Reynolds was aware of a joke targeting Lively before it aired. The post quickly went viral, sparking debate among fans about whether the actor had prior knowledge of the joke or if it blindsided him.
However, representatives for both Reynolds and NBC were quick to shut down the claims. “There is absolutely no truth to this,” said an NBC spokesperson. “Ryan had no involvement in the writing or approval of any joke related to Blake.”
Reynolds himself also took to social media, subtly addressing the rumors with his trademark humor. While he didn’t directly reference the controversy, he posted a cryptic tweet saying, “Internet gossip is like a game of telephone… but played by drunk raccoons.” Fans took this as his way of dismissing the claims as baseless.
Blake Lively, who is known for her close relationship with Reynolds and their playful social media banter, has remained silent on the matter. The couple, who have been married since 2012, often joke about each other publicly, but there has never been any indication of real-life tensions between them.
‘SNL’ has been under scrutiny lately for pushing boundaries with its humor, but it remains one of the most influential and talked-about late-night shows. While this latest rumor may have caused a temporary stir, it seems like Reynolds and Lively aren’t letting it shake them.
For now, it looks like this is just another case of internet speculation running wild. As always, Ryan Reynolds handles it in the most Ryan Reynolds way possible—by making a joke about it.