Blake Lively’s legal battle with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni has taken an unexpected turn, with Ryan Reynolds now caught in the crossfire. Newly surfaced text messages allegedly show Lively referring to Reynolds as her “dragon,” sparking curiosity about the actor’s past relationships and whether his charming public persona hides a more complex reality.
Reynolds, 47, has long been viewed as one of Hollywood’s most likable stars, but his romantic history tells a different story. His engagement to fellow Canadian Alanis Morissette in the early 2000s ended abruptly, with the singer channeling her heartbreak into her 2008 album Flavors of Entanglement.
A pattern of high-profile breakups
Shortly after, Reynolds moved on to actress Scarlett Johansson. Their 2008 marriage was shrouded in secrecy, and their divorce in 2010 was reportedly fueled by career tensions and differing expectations. Johansson later hinted at Reynolds‘ controlling nature, while insiders suggested he struggled with her rising fame.
Lively, too, had her own public breakup around the same time, ending a three-year relationship with Gossip Girl co-star Penn Badgley. Not long after, she and Reynolds began dating, raising eyebrows over the timing of their respective splits.
What’s behind the “dragon” reference?
While Lively and Reynolds have been married for over a decade and share four children, the recent revelation of her texts to Baldoni has fueled speculation. Referring to her husband as a “dragon” could be an inside joke-or an unintentional hint at a more dominant side of Reynolds.
As the legal battle between Lively and Baldoni unfolds, Reynolds‘ past is once again under scrutiny. Could the “nice guy” image he’s cultivated over the years be a carefully crafted facade? With Lively’s texts now in the spotlight, Hollywood is left wondering what other secrets might come to light.