Instagram/Blake Lively & Paul Feig Celebrity Paul Feig praises Blake Lively's resilience amid legal battle, highlighting her focus on motherhood and strong marriage to Ryan Reynolds. April 19, 2026 AceShowbiz - Blake Lively's close friend and collaborator, Paul Feig, recently spoke about her resilience as the legal battle between her and Justin Baldoni moves closer to trial. During the 2026 Oscars red carpet event on Sunday, March 15, Feig, 63, told Extra that Lively is "great" and "soldiering on" despite the challenges she faces.