Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively definitely stole the spotlight at SNL 50: The Anniversary Special, leaving fans surprised and amused during their red carpet appearance on February 16, 2025. This marked their first public outing amid their legal battle with Justin Baldoni, adding an unexpected layer of intrigue to their appearance.
The couple had a memorable moment during Amy Poehler and Tina Fey’s comedic segment, where they were answering questions from the crowd. Reynolds stood up to ask his own, humorously drawing attention to his presence. He awkwardly responded to Fey’s question, “Great, why? What have you heard?” which added a touch of playful tension.
Reynolds then went on to ask about the material used to create the famous coneheads in the 1993 Coneheads movie—a recurring skit originally from the ’70s. His curiosity led to a hilarious exchange, where he inquired if the conehead material was edible. Fey quickly quipped, warning him not to consume the material, humorously adding that given its age, it might be highly toxic. Reynolds, ever the prankster, jokingly asked if someone “hypothetically” nibbling on it backstage should head to the hospital, to which Poehler replied that, yes, they should.
Alongside Reynolds and Lively, the sketch also featured Quinta Brunson, Nate Bargatze, and Tim Meadows, rounding out a star-studded and laugh-packed moment. It was a memorable evening that certainly showcased the couple’s wit and good-natured humor, much to the delight of the audience.