Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Skip Met Gala Amidst Legal Drama

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds will not be attending the Met Gala this year, according to a source close to the couple. Despite their absence last year, their decision to skip the event comes amidst ongoing legal issues with Justin Baldoni, director and co-star in Blake's upcoming film, *It Ends With Us*. The couple's absence follows a wave of negative press, including backlash from Ryan Reynolds' joke about the lawsuit during a recent *Saturday Night Live* appearance. The joke was not well-received and could potentially harm their case against Baldoni, where they are claiming emotional distress. While the Met Gala could have been an opportunity to improve their public image, their appearance might have further complicated their legal battle.