Amy Schumer and Blake Vigorous shared a heartfelt moment on the “Saturday Night Live” fiftieth anniversary special, leaving fans wondering what the 2 talked about.
Now, latest reports are suggesting that Amy Schumer reportedly offered words of comfort amid Blake Vigorous’s ongoing legal battle with “It Ends with Us” co-star Justin Baldoni.
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Blake Vigorous’s Emotional Exchange With Amy Schumer
In keeping with lip reader Nicola Hickling, who analyzed the exchange for the Day by day Mail, Vigorous seemed to be leaning on Schumer for support as they embraced on the star-studded event.
During their lengthy hug, Vigorous allegedly told Schumer, “I would like this hug a lot,” before glancing at her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and adding, “God help me.”
Schumer reassured her, responding, “You’re gonna be okay. They’re projecting onto him.”
Hickling also claimed that Vigorous thanked Schumer for “being there” during this difficult time.
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Ryan Reynolds’ On-Stage Joke About The Legal Battle
While the night was full of celebrations, the strain surrounding Vigorous’s lawsuit wasn’t entirely ignored.
Throughout the event, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler called out Reynolds within the audience, prompting a subtle but pointed joke from the “Deadpool” star.
“Ryan Reynolds! How’s it going?” the hosts asked.
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Could Reynolds’ Joke Help Baldoni’s Defense?
An insider near the case told Page Six that Reynolds’ public joke concerning the lawsuit may not go unnoticed in court. “It’s very plausible that Justin’s legal team will use this public outing to defend him,” the source explained.
The insider also identified a stark contrast in how either side are handling the legal dispute.
“Justin is taking this lawsuit in all seriousness and isn’t making a public mockery out of it,” they added, suggesting that Reynolds’ quip might be framed as downplaying the severity of the allegations.
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The “SNL 50” appearance marked the couple’s first red carpet event since Vigorous filed her bombshell sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni in December.
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Body Language Expert Weighs In
Body language expert Judi James analyzed Vigorous and Reynolds’ behavior on the event, telling Page Six that Vigorous displayed “signs of stoicism” throughout the night.
“Appearing on a ‘no holds barred’ show like ‘Saturday Night Live’ once you’re in the midst of a legal and PR battle can seem brave to the purpose of reckless, but humor and even self-effacing mockery could be an awesome diffuser,” James explained.
“Laughter relaxes the body and the mind, and once you laugh with the one that has been placed on the spot, you regain those feelings of rapport that you just may need had before,” she added.
“Initially, each seem aspiring to smile for the cameras, but those smiles look forced as they begin to construct on their faces,” James observed.
Mixed Reactions To Vigorous And Reynolds’ Public Appearance
While some saw the couple’s presence at “SNL 50” as a show of strength, insiders told Page Six that they “must have sat this one out,” believing their attendance could have unintended consequences.
“It’s very plausible that Justin’s legal team will use this public outing to defend Baldoni,” a source claimed. “Justin is taking this lawsuit in all seriousness and isn’t making a public mockery out of it.”
Nonetheless, one other insider pushed back on the criticism, saying Vigorous and Reynolds don’t have any regrets about showing up. “They’re glad they attended because they don’t have anything to cover and no reason to not,” the source added.
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This all comes weeks after Justin Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, dropped a bombshell when he publicly shared behind-the-scenes footage from the set of “It Ends with Us” in an apparent effort to challenge Vigorous’s allegations of inappropriate behavior.
With the lawsuit still unfolding, it’s clear that Vigorous, Reynolds, and Baldoni remain under intense public scrutiny, and even Hollywood’s biggest stages aren’t resistant to the legal drama playing out behind the scenes.
