Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are one of Hollywood’s most beloved couples. Their social media posts, public appearances, and the undeniable chemistry they share have made them a fan favorite. But beneath the surface of their picture-perfect marriage lies a complicated—and often messy—dating history that has sparked countless rumors, including the claim that Blake Lively stole Ryan Reynolds from Scarlett Johansson.

 

 

While Blake and Ryan have managed to build a successful, loving family together, their relationship’s beginnings aren’t as squeaky clean as some might think. From questionable on-set dynamics to rumors of infidelity, Blake’s dating history is far from the fairytale romance many would expect.

 

Let’s take a deep dive into Blake’s past relationships and unravel the story behind how she allegedly “stole” Ryan from Scarlett Johansson—and what that means for their high-profile love story.

 

Blake Lively’s Early Relationships: A Complicated Start

Before Blake Lively became a household name as Gossip Girl’s Serena van der Woodsen, she had her fair share of relationships that didn’t make the tabloids as much. Her first serious boyfriend was actor Kelly Blatz, whom she dated for a few years in her teens. The two starred together in the 2006 slasher film Simon Says, and they dated from 2004 until Blake’s rise to fame. Although this relationship was relatively low-key, it set the stage for the public scrutiny she would face in future romances.

 

Once Gossip Girl catapulted Blake into stardom in 2007, her dating life became a subject of fascination. She began dating her co-star Penn Badgley, and their on-screen chemistry as Dan and Serena led to rumors that they were dating in real life. The two kept their relationship under wraps at first but eventually confirmed it in 2008. They were together for about two years, but by 2010, their romance had run its course.

 

However, it wasn’t long before Blake found herself in yet another highly publicized relationship. This time, it was with none other than Hollywood’s bad boy, Leonardo DiCaprio.

 

Blake Lively and Leonardo DiCaprio: A Short-Lived, Yacht-Fueled Romance

After breaking up with Penn, Blake moved on to The Great Gatsby star Leonardo DiCaprio in 2011. Their relationship was brief but highly publicized, with the two spending time on luxury yachts and traveling to exotic locations. The paparazzi couldn’t get enough of them, and their whirlwind romance seemed like a perfect match—until it fizzled out by October of that same year.

 

While many assumed that Blake and Leo’s romance was a brief fling, the timing raised some eyebrows. Not long after their split, Blake was linked to another famous actor: Ryan Reynolds.

 

 

The Green Lantern Drama: Where It All Started

The year 2010 saw Blake and Ryan crossing paths for the first time on the set of the superhero movie Green Lantern. At that time, Blake was still dating Penn Badgley, and Ryan was married to actress Scarlett Johansson. However, as rumors later swirled, the timeline of their relationships began to look suspicious.

 

Though Ryan and Blake didn’t start officially dating until later, gossip about their on-set chemistry started to spread. Some insiders and journalists even claimed that Ryan and Blake had an affair while filming Green Lantern, sparking the narrative that Blake “stole” Ryan from Scarlett.

 

In 2010, shortly after filming wrapped, Ryan and Scarlett announced their divorce. By December 2010, their marriage was officially over. While there was no direct proof that Blake was the reason behind the split, some sources claimed that Scarlett was devastated by the timing of Ryan and Blake’s blossoming relationship. Journalist Cat Mauer even tweeted that Ryan and Blake had an affair during the Green Lantern shoot, though the tweet was quickly deleted after legal pressure from the couple’s PR teams.

 

Many people have pointed to the suspicious timing of Ryan’s divorce and Blake’s relationship timeline as proof that there may have been more to the story. Scarlett Johansson herself has never publicly accused Blake of infidelity, but sources close to her have said that she felt “betrayed” and “hurt” by the circumstances surrounding Ryan’s divorce. Some even claimed that Scarlett believed Blake had deliberately seduced her husband, fully aware that he was still married at the time.

 

 

The Double Date: Awkward Chemistry and Flirty Vibes

One of the most infamous moments in the early days of Blake and Ryan’s romance was their awkward double date in 2011. Despite both being in separate relationships at the time, Blake and Ryan went on a double date with friends. Ryan was reportedly on a date with another woman, while Blake was with one of Ryan’s close friends. However, according to both Ryan and Blake, there was undeniable chemistry between the two of them, which made for a rather uncomfortable situation.

 

Ryan later revealed in an interview, “It was funny because for about a year after Green Lantern, we went on a double date—she was on a date with another guy, and I was on a date with another girl. And it was just fireworks coming across the table.”

 

Blake also confessed that, although they were both dating other people at the time, they couldn’t ignore the strong connection they shared. But the real kicker? Both of them were too shy to act on their feelings immediately, instead opting to continue dating other people while secretly harboring a growing attraction to one another.

 

 

Ryan and Blake’s Relationship: From Flirty Co-Stars to a Married Couple

In the fall of 2011, after months of keeping their relationship on the down low, Ryan and Blake went public. They made their first red carpet appearance together at the Green Lantern premiere, which solidified their status as a couple. Despite the swirling rumors about their on-set chemistry and their previous relationships, Blake and Ryan seemed unfazed, choosing to focus on their budding romance.

 

By 2012, after just over a year of dating, the couple tied the knot in a private ceremony. But the celebration was not without controversy. They chose to wed at Boone Hall Plantation in South Carolina, a former plantation site that was home to enslaved African Americans. The venue sparked backlash from those who felt it was inappropriate to hold a wedding on such a historically significant location, given its history of slavery. Though the couple later apologized for their choice, the backlash served as yet another complication in their already messy relationship timeline.

 

The Fallout: Scarlett Johansson’s Reaction

As Blake and Ryan’s relationship continued to bloom, Scarlett Johansson had long moved on from her marriage to Ryan. She married French journalist Romain Dauriac in 2014 and later had a child with him, but fans and media alike couldn’t help but compare her new life with the one she had once shared with Ryan. Some even suggested that Scarlett dodged a bullet, seeing her divorce from Ryan as a blessing in disguise, given the alleged circumstances of their split.

 

While Scarlett has never publicly criticized Blake or Ryan, many people still look back at the timeline and feel uneasy about the way their relationship unfolded. The accusations of infidelity, the awkward public moments, and the rumored chemistry between Ryan and Blake have left a lingering question: did Blake really “steal” Ryan from Scarlett, or was their split inevitable?

 

 

Conclusion: Blake Lively’s Messy Love Story

Blake Lively’s relationship with Ryan Reynolds may seem like the perfect Hollywood romance, but the messy details behind their union tell a different story. From their early flirtation on the set of Green Lantern to the whirlwind romance that followed, Blake and Ryan’s relationship has always been filled with drama, speculation, and unanswered questions. The allegations that Blake “stole” Ryan from Scarlett Johansson only add fuel to the fire, leaving many to wonder how much of their relationship was driven by genuine feelings and how much was influenced by Hollywood’s manipulative PR machinery.

 

While Blake and Ryan are now happily married with children, their love story remains far from simple—and for some, it’s hard to shake the feeling that Blake’s rise to fame may have come at a cost. Whether or not she truly “stole” Ryan from Scarlett is up for debate, but one thing is clear: Blake Lively’s dating history is anything but boring.