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Ryan Reynolds Praises “Fearless” Blake Lively Days After Justin Baldoni Settlement
Ryan Reynolds had an extra special Mother's Day tribute to Blake Lively.
After the Deadpool star penned an emotional shoutout to the Gossip Girl alum—whom he shares kids James, 11, Inez, 9, Betty, 6, and Olin, 3, with—Blake had the best reaction.
As she wrote over a repost of Ryan’s kind words alongside a heart-faced emoji on Instagram Stories May 10, “I happen to be pretty fond of you too.”
As for what Ryan said of his wife of 13 years in the Mother’s Day message?
“I appreciate this mother beyond measure,” he wrote on Instagram stories alongside two snaps of the couple enjoying time in nature. “She is kind. She is fearless. She’s the absolute love of my life—and to our four little kids, she’s the life of their love.”
One week earlier, Blake returned to the 2026 Met Gala hours after news broke of her settlement deal with her It Ends With Us director and costar Justin Baldoni following their yearslong legal battle.
At the event, the mom of four shared how she was keeping her little ones close with a special fashion choice.
“This is a Judith Leiber bag,” the 38-year-old shared with Vogue, “and we were trying to find a piece of famous iconic art to put on and make it look like it's in a frame.”
“Then I said, ‘If you're gonna do it custom, can you do my kids' art?’ So my kids each painted a watercolor painting,” Blake continued. “Each of my four kids did this. Isn't that special? So I have them with me."
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And though they couldn’t be there in-person, The Shallows star shared how her kids gave her the strength she needed to step out at fashion’s biggest night.
"I'm shy too, I just like to have my kids with me,” she explained. “I probably could've fit them under my dress to be honest."
In addition to holding her little ones close, Blake has also leaned on Ryan for support amid her legal battle, who has been by her side every step of the way.
"I’ve never in my life been more proud of my wife,” Ryan said April 19 on Today's Sunday Sitdown Live with Willie Geist. "People have no idea what’s really going on, you know?"
"And I’ve just never in my life been more proud of someone with that level of integrity that brings that with them," he added, "and carries that with them in everything that they do."
To see how more stars celebrated Mother’s Day, read on…
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Charlize Theron
The Mad Max actress celeberated being a mom to her daughters Jackson and August.
"The greatest honor of my life," she wrote on Instagram. "Happy mother’s day to all moms, oumas and godmothers
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Gisele Bündchen
The model shared a carousel of images with her kids, including a snap of the cards they gave her.
"Nothing in this world fills my life with more meaning and joy than being a mom," she wrote on Instagram. "I’m so grateful to experience life with them, learning and growing together every day. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, especially to my mama, who is always by my side in spirit and inspires me to be the best mom that I can be."
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Kylie Jenner
The beauty mogul woke up to decorations and balloon arrangements courtesy of her kids Stormi, 8, and Aire, 4, whom she shares with her ex Travis Scott.
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Billie Lourd
The Star Wars actress shared a moving tribute to her late mom Carrie Fisher, as well as her own two kids.
"For the first time since my mom died I woke up feeling more sweet than bitter it was Mother’s Day today," she wrote on Instagram. "My kids are 3 + 5 now are at an age where they are jazzed beyond belief about every single holiday."
She continued, "Losing my mom at such a young age has given me an appreciation for all the joy in life I never had before. And an understanding that all that joy would not exist if my mom did not exist. And my life wouldn’t be what it is if I did not lose her when I did. I miss her every single day but her magic is with me every day through the magic that is the life I’ve created with my husband and children."
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Lily Collins
The actress celebrated being a mom to daughter Tove, with husband Charlie McDowell.
"Joy is being your mom," she captioned her Instagram post. "Thinking of all my fellow mamas and mother figures today, as well as those grieving mothers and motherhood. Whatever today means to you, you're all superheroes to me..."
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Kim Kardashian
The SKIMS founder shared a touching video montage to her and ex Kanye "Ye" West's kids, North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 7.
She captioned the post, "My babies!!! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom.
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Jessica Biel
Justin Timberlake celebrated his wife—with whom he shares Silas, 11, and Phineas, 5—and all the moms in his life, writing on Instagram, "The greatest women I know. Happy Mother’s Day."
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Khloe Kardashian
The Good American co-founder's Mother's Day started off on a sweet note thanks to kids True, 8, and Tatum, 3, whom she shares with ex Tristan Thompson.
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Bridget Moynahan
Tom Brady shared a special tribute to Bridget Moynahan, the mother to his 18-year-old son Jack.
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Gisele Bündchen
The former NFL star also praised his ex-wife, with whom he shares kids Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 13.
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Kris Jenner
The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch shared a touching tribute her mother Mary Jo Campbell and to her kids.
"Being a mother and grandmother is the most rewarding and meaningful role of my life," she wrote. "It has brought me more joy, love, and purpose than I ever could have imagined. I’m so grateful for my beautiful mom, who taught me everything about unconditional love, strength, and always showing up for your family. And I’m endlessly proud of the women and mothers that my daughters have become."
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Ansel Elgort
The Baby Driver star paid tribute to his partner, Miona, with whom he welcomed a baby.
He captioned his post, "Happy Mother's Day, my Miona."
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Alexander Ludwig
The Hunger Games alum shared a sweet shoutout to his wife Lauren Ludwig, with whom he shares two kids.
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Michael Feldman
Savannah Guthrie's husband shared an emotional photo of the Today co-anchor hugging their children: daughter Vale, 11, and son Charley, 9.
"To the strongest person I know," Michael wrote, praising Savannah's strength amid her mom Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. "Surrounding you with love on Mother’s Day.
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