by Natasha JokicBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffI'm a Senior Staff Writer at BuzzFeed covering pop culture, entertainment, and politics. Ryan Reynolds spoke out as Blake Lively's May 18 court date against Justin Baldoni looms closer. Cindy Ord / Getty Images It's been almost a year and a half since Blake sued the It Ends With Us director and star, alleging sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign. Ryan himself has been brought into the proceedings, as he was countersued by Justin in a now-dismissed suit that partially resulted in sanctions for being "legally frivolous and factually baseless.