Blake Lively has been expressing her admiration for Ryan Reynolds’ recent fitness transformation. The 38-year-old actress shared a series of playful posts on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, May 27, highlighting her husband’s noticeably toned arms, which quickly caught the attention of fans.
In one post, Lively shared a cozy selfie with Reynolds, 49, as they lounged outside on patio furniture. The Deadpool star was holding a plate filled with cookies and berries while the couple relaxed in the sunshine.
Lively captioned the photo with “Delicious,” pairing it with the classic track “Yummy Yummy Yummy” by Ohio Express. However, the Gossip Girl alum wasn’t finished. She later zoomed in on Reynolds’ bulging biceps in follow-up Instagram Stories, making it clear what had truly captured her attention. She also gave the dessert plate its own close-up moment.
The actress then added Justin Bieber’s “Yummy” and Yo Gabba Gabba’s “Party in My Tummy” as the soundtrack to the cheeky shots.
This lighthearted social media moment comes just weeks after Reynolds publicly praised his wife in a heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute shared online. He wrote, “I appreciate this mother beyond measure.” He continued, “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.”
The long-time couple tied the knot in September 2012 and have since built a large family together. They share four children: James, 11; Inez, 9; Betty, 6; and Olin, 3.
Their latest public display of affection arrives shortly after Lively’s highly publicized legal battle connected to It Ends With Us officially wrapped up on May 4.
Back in December 2024, the actress filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department against her It Ends With Us costar and director, Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment while filming the movie. Lively also alleged that Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, launched a “social manipulation” campaign aimed at damaging her reputation.
Baldoni denied the allegations and later filed a $400 million countersuit, which was ultimately dismissed. During the fallout, Lively reportedly claimed she lost nearly $300 million after being labeled a “bully” and “mean girl” online amid the controversy.
According to an insider, Reynolds allegedly encouraged his wife to resolve the ongoing dispute behind the scenes. “Ryan had been after her to settle for over a year,” the source claimed. “The lawsuit ruined her career and was damaging his. Badly.”
The insider further alleged that the legal drama impacted Lively’s standing in the industry. “Hollywood agents are often loath to work with litigious actresses who cause them to go over budget,” the source added.
