Hollywood has a new “cringe” moment, and this time it involves Ryan Reynolds.
The actor, 49, found himself roasted by fans over an email he allegedly sent to It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover.
The email surfaced in newly unsealed exhibits tied to Blake Lively’s legal battle against director and co-star Justin Baldoni, leaving many people baffled over Reynolds’ choice of words and tone.
According to The Daily Mail, Reynolds reportedly sent the message just one day after the film’s August 10, 2024 premiere, boasting about the movie being a “complete f*****g WIN.”
Inside the “Cringe” Email
Reynolds’ message reportedly combined exuberant praise with pointed humor and subtle digs.
He seemed to take shots at Baldoni, whom he called a “dumb-dumb,” while lavishing admiration on both Hoover and Lively.
At one point, he wrote, “I’d rather be puking in a gulag than hijacking performative feminism while practicing personal growth catchphrases in the mirror.”
He continued gushing about the success of the film, declaring, “Holy f*ity f. You guys really pulled it off. You and B made something gorgeous out of ingredients you didn’t ask for.
Which is what makes you both (and this whole post-production team) so clutch.”
The email further highlighted Reynolds’ amazement at how the public had embraced the movie and his pride in the creative team behind it.
Fan Reactions: Cringe or Comedy?
As the email circulated online, fans reacted with a mix of amusement, confusion, and eye-rolls.
Many pointed out that Reynolds’ enthusiastic prose was over-the-top, with some suggesting it bordered on egotistical.
Others found humor in the exaggerated praise and convoluted metaphors, joking about the length of the message and comparing it to the brevity of their own text messages.
Reactions ranged from playful comments about getting a “tummy bug” from reading the email to critiques questioning why Reynolds felt so involved in a film directed by someone else.
Reynolds Defends Lively and Criticizes Baldoni
The emails went beyond simple congratulations.
Reynolds reportedly criticized Baldoni and his team for failing to take accountability for on-set tensions and for not protecting Lively from negative narratives.
He insisted that Lively should not be left to “clean up this sloppy, cliched f***storm,” emphasizing that her hard work had made the film a success for Sony and, by extension, Wayfarer Studios.
Reynolds highlighted Lively’s dedication, noting she had missed countless moments with her children while tirelessly editing and reviewing every detail to ensure the film’s quality.
He also claimed that Baldoni had strained relationships with other cast and crew, including Hoover, many of whom had unfollowed him on social media due to conflicts during production.
Hypothetical Public Apology Draft
Adding to the drama, Reynolds crafted a mock public statement he felt Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath should have issued, stressing accountability and respect.
In it, he wrote that the team’s behavior on set was “abhorrent and not even close to standards and respect both Colleen Hoover and Blake Lively deserve,” and suggested they should have publicly acknowledged the challenges and shortcomings in order to take genuine responsibility.
Reynolds’ parody statement emphasized that the film’s success was happening despite, not because of, certain team members’ actions.
Legal Battle Context
The unsealed emails come amid a broader legal battle between Lively and Baldoni, ongoing for more than a year.
Lively filed a lawsuit in December 2024 accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment, retaliatory conduct, and intentional emotional distress, including claims of body-shaming and efforts to damage her reputation.
Baldoni previously sought $250 million in damages from The New York Times over a report he claimed was defamatory, later increasing it to $400 million in a suit that also included Lively, Reynolds, and publicist Leslie Sloane.
That case was dismissed in June 2025, and all parties have denied wrongdoing.
What Fans Are Saying Now
Despite the serious backdrop of the legal disputes, attention has remained firmly on Reynolds’ email.
Fans continue to debate whether his enthusiastic praise crossed into cringe territory or was just his typical, over-the-top humor.
Many mocked the length and style of the email, while others questioned why Reynolds and Lively were so deeply involved in a film directed by someone else.
The conversation online reflects a mix of amusement, bewilderment, and fascination with the celebrity couple’s unique way of expressing themselves.
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