Ryan Reynolds has been dragged into the ongoing drama between his wife Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Even accused of alleged defamation by Baldoni, the legal troubles of the couple are only just getting started and things have already turned sour for them. While Lively seems to have been ‘canceled’ by fans, Ryan Reynolds’ career too seems to have taken a hit.
Apparently, the actor was supposed to be a speaker at one of the world’s largest events in tech and startup, the Web Summit Qatar. However, his name seems to have been removed from the speaker’s list, making fans believe it has to do with the ongoing drama between Lively and Baldoni.
Is Ryan Reynolds’ career getting affected by Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni’s feud?
Ryan Reynolds, along with Blake Lively, has been sued by Justin Baldoni for allegedly trying to defame him. Moreover, there are a number of other allegations and claims found in Baldoni’s lawsuit that have tuned fans against the power couple of Hollywood.
While Lively has lost fan support, Reynolds’ career is allegedly getting affected too. Apart from being an actor, Reynolds is an extraordinary businessman and entrepreneur, whose genius marketing and business decisions have made his business ventures worth over $14 billion (via Forbes). So naturally, he would have been a genius addition as a speaker in one of the tech and startup world’s largest events, the Web Summit Qatar.
Being held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from 23 to 26 February, it is a must-attending event for those in the industry. And Reynolds was supposed to be one of many speakers at the summit but has now been listed as a ‘Past Speaker.’ While it is not known whether he was dropped or willingly quit the event, speculations and rumors have been running rampant on social media.
While some fans claim that he might have been dropped from the Web Summit due to the ongoing controversy, others think he might have stepped down due to the backlash he received over his recent SNL appearance and subsequent alleged joke about Baldoni.
Fans react to Ryan Reynolds no longer being a speaker at Web Summit Qatar
Ryan Reynolds might be even more of a genius when it comes to business than he is an actor. Marvel fans will easily remember how his genius marketing for Deadpool & Wolverine helped turn the film into one of the biggest superhero films of all time or the inspirational journey of Wrexham AFC to success after the actor purchased it and brought it back to the mainstream. Aside from these, Reynolds owns or co-owns several other profitable businesses.
Thus, the Web Summit Qatar would have been an incredible opportunity for him. However, not that he is no longer a speaker, fans have been wondering what led to this. Here is what netizens have had to say about this all:
Well, while the actor is yet to respond and reveal if he stepped away from the summit or not, the backlash against him and Lively is still in full swing. As more details continue to be revealed about the It Ends with Us feud, things are expected to turn even more ugly. While we cannot say for certain if this will lead to the downfall of Reynolds’ career, it is sure to leave unrepairable damages and repercussions for the actor.
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