Blake Lively's Thirsty Instagram Moment With Ryan Reynolds

Nothing says“I’m still obsessed with my husband”like a public Instagram thirst trap—and Blake Lively just served one up for the world to see.

On Wednesday, May 27, the 38-year-old actress posted a sizzling selfie with Ryan Reynolds that had one job: make everyone collectively swoon. Lively looked radiant in a blue tank top with a strapless neckline and floral details, rocking black sunglasses and an updo while soaking up some sun with zero makeup. Reynolds, 49, flexed his fitness routine in a crisp white tank top, gold watch, silver chains, and tan pants—while casually snacking on homemade cookies and raspberries like some kind of impossibly photogenic superhero. The caption? Just two words that pack a punch:“Delicious @vancityreynolds,”paired with Justin Bieber’s“Yummy”playing in the background. If subtlety were an Olympic sport, these two just disqualified themselves.

The timing of this loved-up post carries extra weight. Just weeks earlier, on May 4, Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement in their high-profile lawsuit regarding their work together on *It Ends With Us*. Lively had alleged sexual harassment, a coordinated smear campaign, and a hostile work environment during production. Baldoni denied the allegations and filed a counter lawsuit that was dismissed in June 2025. Both parties released a joint statement emphasizing their commitment to workplaces free of improprieties and their hope that the settlement would bring closure and allow everyone to move forward in peace.

The Met Gala appearance on May 4—the same day as the settlement announcement—saw Lively commanding red carpet attention in a breathtaking archival Versace gown in pastel butter yellow, pink, and purple hues, complete with a massive train and crystal-adorned corset. It was a statement moment for the *Gossip Girl* alum as she stepped back into the spotlight after a tumultuous few months.

So here’s the thing: while legal battles and high-profile disputes demand serious attention, this Instagram moment shows Lively pivoting to what matters—her family, her sense of humor, and yes, her very fit husband. In an age when celebrity relationships are constantly scrutinized, watching her publicly celebrate Reynolds feels refreshingly genuine. And if his toned arms are the collateral damage of that celebration? Well, the internet isn’t complaining.