Ryan Reynolds Fires Back at Justin Baldoni in Defamation Lawsuit: “Thin-Skinned Outrage”
Ryan Reynolds is not one to shy away from a fight, especially when it involves defending his wife, Blake Lively, and his right to free speech. In a recent legal filing, Reynolds has asked a judge to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit against him, and he’s doing so with the kind of sharp wit and biting sarcasm that fans have come to expect from the *Deadpool* star. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Reynolds accuses Baldoni of turning “thin-skinned outrage over a movie character” into a full-blown legal battle. The lawsuit stems from Reynolds’ portrayal of a satirical, “woke” character in the upcoming *Deadpool* film, which Baldoni claims was a direct jab at him.
Reynolds, however, isn’t having it. He argues that his comments about Baldoni—including referring to him as a “predator”—are protected under the First Amendment as constitutionally protected opinions. Even if they weren’t, Reynolds contends that the statements are “substantially true.” The actor’s legal team has gone so far as to liken Baldoni’s lawsuit to a “burn book,” suggesting that it’s less about seeking justice and more about publicly shaming Reynolds for standing up for his wife.
The drama between the two actors has been simmering for months, with Baldoni accusing Reynolds and Lively of being “bullies” in the public eye. Reynolds’ lawyers, Mike Gottlieb and Esra Hudson, have fired back, stating that their client has every right to express his opinions, especially in the face of such accusations. A spokesperson for Reynolds added a particularly cutting remark, suggesting that Baldoni is simply trying to shame Reynolds for embodying the kind of man Baldoni has built his brand pretending to be—a man “confident enough to listen” to the women in his life.
This legal battle is more than just a celebrity feud; it’s a clash of egos, reputations, and the boundaries of free speech. Reynolds is pushing for the case to be dismissed with prejudice, ensuring that Baldoni can’t refile the same claims. Whether the judge will see it Reynolds’ way remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Reynolds isn’t backing down without a fight.
In the grand tradition of Hollywood drama, this lawsuit is a reminder that even the most polished public personas can crack under pressure. And if history has taught us anything, it’s that Ryan Reynolds always has the last laugh—usually delivered with a smirk and a perfectly timed quip.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
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