The release of Deadpool and Wolverine has sparked a wave of online speculation, particularly regarding a potential dig by Ryan Reynolds aimed at Justin Baldoni. Fans are now questioning whether a specific scene in the movie, featuring Blake Lively as Lady Deadpool, was an intentional trolling of Baldoni, amid the ongoing legal drama between the It Ends With Us director and Lively.

In the film, Lively’s character, Nice Pool, delivers a line that has caught the attention of fans: “Oh my goodness, way do you see Lady Pool, she is gorgeous, she just had a baby too and can’t even tell.” Another character responds, “I don’t think you’re supposed to say that,” to which Lively’s character confidently replies, “That’s okay, I identify as a feminist.” Given the timing of the film’s production and the tension surrounding Baldoni and Lively, some are wondering if the dialogue was crafted as a subtle jab at Baldoni, who is embroiled in a legal dispute with Lively.

The controversy began when Blake Lively accused Baldoni of weight-shaming her while on the set of It Ends With Us, a film she starred in and produced. In response, Baldoni filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, claiming the allegations were false. He also threatened legal action against Lively, accusing her of making unfounded claims. The timing of these legal disputes, coinciding with the production of Deadpool and Wolverine, has led many to believe the movie’s lines could be a veiled reference to the ongoing tension.

Filming for Deadpool and Wolverine occurred between May 2023 and January 2024, while It Ends With Us was shot from April to May 2024, meaning both projects were in production at the same time. While we cannot say for certain whether Reynolds and Lively were deliberately trolling Baldoni, the coincidence is hard to ignore.

As the legal battle continues, the speculation surrounding the film’s dialogue will likely persist. One thing is certain: the drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is far from over, and fans will be keeping a close eye on any further developments, both on-screen and in the courtroom.