Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has openly defended the strongly-worded text messages he sent while supporting his wife, actress Blake Lively, during her ongoing legal confrontation with film director Justin Baldoni. The private messages, which were recently unsealed as part of Lively's lawsuit, saw Reynolds refer to Baldoni as a 'dumb-dumb' in a passionate defence of his spouse.
Representative Statement Backs Actor's Actions
The actor's representative issued a firm statement to Puck News, responding to questions about Reynolds' involvement in the legal matter. 'Yes, Ryan got involved — what husband wouldn’t support his wife and the mother of his children?' the spokesperson declared, addressing concerns raised in a report titled 'Is Blake Really Unhireable — and Can Ryan Escape the Blast Radius?'
Context of the Legal Dispute
The representative elaborated on the circumstances that prompted Reynolds' intervention, explaining that Lively had been engaged in a persistent struggle. 'He saw his wife fighting daily to stand up against sexual harassment in a private and respectful way, only to face retaliation for doing so,' the statement continued, highlighting the alleged backlash faced by the actress.
Remarkably, Reynolds apparently believes his response was measured rather than excessive. 'If anything, Ryan feels like he wasn't angry enough,' his representative revealed, suggesting the actor's protective instincts remain strong.
Commitment to Workplace Safety Principles
The statement concluded with a powerful affirmation of Reynolds' core beliefs regarding professional environments. 'He passionately believes in and will stand up for the basic right to a safe workplace free of harassment and retaliation for his wife and others. Then, now and always.' This positions the actor's actions as part of a broader commitment to ethical standards in the entertainment industry, rather than merely personal loyalty.
The unfolding situation continues to draw significant attention within Hollywood circles, as it touches upon important issues of workplace conduct, spousal support during legal proceedings, and the boundaries of public figures' private communications becoming part of court records.
