Social media was abuzz over Kevin Costner’s reaction to Ryan Reynolds’ joke about the Justin Baldoni scandal during Sunday’s SNL 50th Anniversary Special. 

Reynolds was seated next to wife Blake Lively in the audience when Tina Fey and Amy Poehler jokingly asked, ‘How’s it going?’ to which the actor deadpanned, ‘Great – why, what have you heard?’—a hint at the ongoing legal drama with Lively’s It Ends with Us co-star Baldoni that has dominated headlines.

Seated just behind Reynolds and Lively, Oscar winner Costner seemed to grimace at the casual handling of the serious allegations, which involve claims of sexual harassment and smear campaigns.

Fans quickly took to social media to share the SNL clip, commenting on Costner’s expression.

One user posted, ‘The rest of us are Kevin Costner. Blake and Ryan have some explaining to do. Also, what they did to Justin Baldoni is not funny at all. #SNL50.’

Another chimed in, ‘No mercy for Ryan Reynolds from Kevin Costner at #SNL50.’

Social media was abuzz over Kevin Costner ¿s reaction to Ryan Reynolds ¿ joke about the Justin Baldoni scandal during Sunday¿s SNL 50th Anniversary Special
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Reynolds was seated next to wife Blake Lively in the audience when Tina Fey and Amy Poehler jokingly asked, 'How¿s it going?' to which the Deadpool star deadpanned, 'Great - why, what have you heard?'¿a hint at the ongoing legal drama with Lively¿s It Ends with Us co-star Baldoni that has dominated headlines
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Social media was abuzz over Kevin Costner ’s reaction to Ryan Reynolds ’ joke about the Justin Baldoni scandal during Sunday’s SNL 50th Anniversary Special

Sitting just behind Reynolds and Lively was Oscar winner and Yellowstone star Kevin Costner, who appeared to grimace at the lighthearted treatment of such serious allegations, which include claims of sexual harassment and smear campaigns
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Sitting just behind Reynolds and Lively was Oscar winner and Yellowstone star Kevin Costner, who appeared to grimace at the lighthearted treatment of such serious allegations, which include claims of sexual harassment and smear campaigns

 

A different commenter shared, ‘Kevin Costner and Cher were in for the gossip but weren’t having it!’

Yet another user remarked, ‘Did I see Kevin Costner sitting next to here [sic]? He didn’t look too impressed when Ryan Reynolds made his sh*t joke.’

This appearance marked Lively’s first red carpet event in two months, the last one occurring before the scandal with Baldoni, 41, erupted late last year.

The legal drama continues, with Lively accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment in a lawsuit, while Baldoni has filed a $400 million suit accusing Lively, Reynolds, and publicist Leslie Sloane of defamation and extortion.

Baldoni has denied the allegations brought by Lively, while Lively, Reynolds, and Sloane have denied Baldoni’s claims.

One X user seemed to take this into account when commenting on Costner’s reaction, ‘The look on Kevin’s face is priceless. Considering Kevin has written and created movies, he must be disgusted.’

Lively’s last red carpet appearance took place on December 11, 2024, at the Beauty Inc Awards in New York City, just weeks before the legal battle with Baldoni unfolded.

Amid months of media firestorms, Lively and Reynolds appeared together at the SNL event in Rockefeller Plaza, presenting a unified front.

Fans quickly took to social media to share the SNL clip, commenting on Costner¿s expression
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Fans quickly took to social media to share the SNL clip, commenting on Costner’s expression

One user posted, 'The rest of us are Kevin Costner. Blake and Ryan have some explaining to do. Also, what they did to Justin Baldoni is not funny at all. #SNL50'
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One user posted, ‘The rest of us are Kevin Costner. Blake and Ryan have some explaining to do. Also, what they did to Justin Baldoni is not funny at all. #SNL50’

This appearance marked Lively¿s first red carpet event in two months, the last one occurring before the scandal with Baldoni, 41, erupted late last year
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This appearance marked Lively’s first red carpet event in two months, the last one occurring before the scandal with Baldoni, 41, erupted late last year

A different commenter shared, ¿Kevin Costner and Cher were in for the gossip but weren¿t having it!'

A different commenter shared, ‘Kevin Costner and Cher were in for the gossip but weren’t having it!’

The couple’s presence, however, did not go unnoticed on social media, where many users voiced their disapproval, referencing the allegations Baldoni had made in court related to the film.

One user remarked, ‘How sweet of SNL to try and do damage control for Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively—but it won’t work.’

Another comment read, ‘Gross. So they’re supporting the bullies too.’

A few others criticized the couple, with one posting, ‘Reynolds’ desperation is showing,’ and another stating, ‘Those 2 are cringe at this point…’

Earlier in the evening, Costner made a striking entrance at the SNL 50th Anniversary special , exuding effortless charm in an all-black suit.

The Oscar-winning actor, 70, arrived solo on the red carpet at 30 Rockefeller Center, despite recent buzz linking him to an array of Hollywood A-listers, including Jewel and Sharon Stone.

Since his split from estranged wife Christine Baumgartner in May 2023 after 18 years of marriage, Costner has embraced the single life with confidence and style.

His modern suit, paired with an open-collared shirt and sleek, contemporary glasses, added a touch of effortless cool to his red carpet look.

This appearance follows a whirlwind of buzz surrounding Costner’s viral presence during Super Bowl events, where he was seen mingling at pre-parties, on the field, and at after-parties, cozied up to several A-listers.