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Ryan Reynolds Misses Critics Choice Amid Legal Battles

2/8/2025

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Ryan Reynolds was notably absent from the Critics Choice Awards on February 7, 2025, where his film "Deadpool & Wolverine" celebrated a tie for Best Comedy. He took to Instagram to express his gratitude for the honor. His absence stemmed from ongoing legal battles involving his wife, Blake Lively, and actor Justin Baldoni, with a trial looming in March 2026.

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Ryan Reynolds was notably absent from the Critics Choice Awards on February 7, 2025, where his film "Deadpool & Wolverine" celebrated a tie for Best Comedy. He took to Instagram to express his gratitude for the honor. His absence stemmed from ongoing legal battles involving his wife, Blake Lively, and actor Justin Baldoni, with a trial looming in March 2026.