Blake Lively has subtly responded to her husband Ryan Reynolds’ recent controversy by sharing joyful moments from a family trip to Universal Orlando.
The Gossip Girl actress, 38, broke her silence days after Reynolds admitted to swearing at her during a gala in New Jersey last week. The Free Guy star made the revelation while promoting his new documentary John Candy: I Like Me, sparking headlines about the incident.
While Lively avoided commenting directly on her husband’s remarks, she took to Instagram on September 28 to post a carousel of images from her time in Florida. The actress, who was in Orlando for work commitments, decided to extend her stay to enjoy the theme parks with her children.
In her caption, the Another Simple Favour star wrote, “Worked in Orlando this week. And like any responsible adult, I decided to stay to play. Any excuse to sneak my babies with me.”
The pictures showed Lively enjoying rides and attractions at Universal Orlando without Reynolds by her side. The couple, who married on September 9, 2012, share four children together.
Lively praised the experience, highlighting one park in particular. “Each park was more incredible than the last. But man, oh man, that EPIC park is something special,” she wrote.
She continued with a heartfelt reflection on the family trip. “When you’re in there, it feels like you’re living inside the movies. So magical. Core memories for all of us. Thank you @universalorlando for hosting us.”
Expressing gratitude for the bonding time with her children, she added, “We are so grateful to have had that experience of being so inspired and connected as a family in those magical worlds you’ve built. It really is unlike anything we’ve ever seen.”
Lively’s cheerful post comes during what has been a turbulent period in her personal and professional life. In addition to Reynolds’ unexpected comments, she has also been linked to the ongoing legal drama surrounding her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni.
For now, Lively appears focused on creating positive memories with her children, steering attention away from the controversy involving her husband. Her lighthearted and affectionate post contrasted sharply with the headlines surrounding Reynolds’s gala confession.
The couple, often celebrated for their playful public banter, has not directly addressed the incident further. Lively’s decision to spotlight family time suggests she is prioritizing her role as a mother amid the noise of recent events.