According to insiders, Reynolds is desperately trying to control the damage to his reputation, but many see his recent actions as nothing more than a PR ploy.
“He’s always been seen as the lovable, funny guy, but now he’s coming across as calculated and opportunistic,” one source revealed. “People are questioning whether he’s really standing by his wife out of loyalty, or if he’s just trying to protect his brand.”
Critics are slamming Reynolds for weighing in on the Baldoni lawsuit, with some calling it hypocritical and accusing him of meddling in a dispute that wasn’t his.
“He’s inserting himself into this scandal and trying to spin it in his favor,” the source added. “But a lot of people see right through it.”
As Reynolds’ reputation takes a hit, some say he’s scrambling to remind the public why they loved him in the first place.
In a move that some are calling a poorly timed PR stunt, he recently posted a heartfelt message about a young cancer patient he met through his soccer club, Wrexham AFC.
“You weren’t here long enough,” Reynolds wrote on social media. “But you left a ton of love behind.”
While the tribute seemed touching, critics weren’t buying it.
“It’s hard not to see this as a calculated attempt to win back sympathy,” the insider noted. “Ryan is known for being a marketing genius, but this time, his tactics aren’t working.”
The backlash comes as Baldoni, 41, continues to fire back at Lively, 37, who sued him in December over alleged harassment on the set of It Ends With Us.
In response, Baldoni accused Lively of bullying and even released text messages he claims prove she tried to take control of the film.
Now, Reynolds is being pulled deeper into the legal war, with Baldoni’s lawsuit claiming that the Deadpool star “berated” him during a heated confrontation at the couple’s New York penthouse.
The lawsuit alleges Reynolds lashed out after Baldoni asked about Lively’s weight before filming a scene that required him to lift her—sparking a major blowout.
As Reynolds faces growing criticism, fans and industry insiders alike are beginning to question his true motives.
“He’s built his career on being the funny, relatable, good guy,” the source said. “But this whole situation is making people see a different side of him.”