Blake Lively’s old Instagram post has ignited a growing speculation about a possible dig at Justin Baldoni, particularly after their intensified legal battle. Many fans believe Lively may have hinted at a link between Baldoni and Ryan Reynold’s Deadpool & Wolverine character Nicepool, a Deadpool variant whose portrayal is raising eyebrows.
Fans can not stop connecting the dots that Lively’s Deadpool appreciation post was a subtle dig at Baldoni. On the other hand, fans have already unearthed more clues that the Nicepool character was inspired by or, rather, a mockery of Baldoni. It became more evident when Baldoni himself asked Disney to preserve documents, accusing Reynolds of using Nicepool as a tool.
Blake Lively subtly bashed Justin Baldoni with her Deadpool appreciation post in July
Amid the legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, more clues of the bitter angst between the It Ends With Us co-stars are coming out. Lively’s Instagram post from July 2024, which included the line “Nice men who use feminism,” appears to be a direct jab at Baldoni. In her post, she said how the Deadpool movie was inspired by her and “y2k girlies” and encouraged fans to support the movie which came out 2 weeks before her own movie. She wrote,
My y2k girlies, I should be competitive bc @itendswithusmovie is coming out in 3 weeks BUT when your middle school obsession, your feelings post-baby, or about Nice men who use feminism as a tool,… I’ve never been more proud. And I’ve given birth 4 times.
Many fans quickly interpreted her words as a veiled reference to Baldoni, suggesting that the character Nicepool was based on him and his public persona as a “feminist.” Baldoni is a well-known advocate for feminism and has been vocal about gender equality. Many might know he often uses his platform, The Man Enough podcast, to talk about masculinity and feminine values.
Lively’s Instagram post seems to be commenting on this very dynamic. She could mean men often use feminist values in a certain way to boost their public image.
Justin Baldoni accuses Ryan Reynolds of using him in his Deadpool & Wolverine movie as a tool to bully him
Against the backdrop of this, fans have dug deep to find the connection between Deadpool & Wolverine characters Nicepool and Baldoni. The character portrayed by Ryan Reynolds is a faux feminist who wears a man bun, a look that has become one of Baldoni’s signature styles. He also made a comment about Ladypool, justifying his remarks about her post-baby appearance with the line, “I identify as a feminist.” It is no doubt, a direct jab at Baldoni who made inappropriate comments about Lively’s post-baby appearance.
In the end credit scene of It Ends With Us, Lively thanked “Gordon Reynolds,” which Reynolds used in his movie for his character Nicepool. All these hints are a clear remark to mock Baldoni. As the tensions escalated, Baldoni also filed a lawsuit against Ryan Reynolds.
According to Variety sources, Baldoni’s attorney Benjamin Freedman send a litigation hold letter to Disney and Marvel, demanding “any and all documents related to the developments of the Nicepool character.” Freedman also included,
All documents relating to or reflecting a deliberate attempt to mock, harass, ridicule, intimidate, or bully Baldoni through the character ‘Nicepool.’”
While none of the allegations are clear yet, the connection between Nicepool and Baldoni remains a point of attention in the ongoing drama. The stakes are high, and fans are waiting to see what unfolds in the courtroom.
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