Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds took a trip to Wales over the weekend to watch the Football Association Challenge Cup, and one way or another, the paparazzi knew they were going to be there. Photos of the couple looking rather loved up have emerged online, and many social media users are accusing Blake and Ryan of acting for the cameras. Keep reading for more information.
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The pair were photographed in a box at the Football Association Challenge Cup between Wrexham—the team that Reynolds co-owns— and Chelsea last Saturday. As the game played out, the couple was not afraid to put on a bit of a show for the cameras. Several photos have been posted online, including a lip-locked embrace and an intimate moment in which Blake is hugging her husband from behind, resting her head on his shoulder to watch the match.
This is their first public outing in four months—they haven't been spotted together since Blake posted a selfie on the eve of Thanksgiving commemorating a New York City date. night. The pair has kept a pretty low profile since Blake Lively faced immense backlash following the release of It Ends With Us and the resulting drama with Justin Baldoni.
Social Media Reactions
Across social media platforms, users couldn't help but think the photos are staged, leaving comments on the photos like, "So staged!" and "They know where the camera is..."
"They were acting for the cameras," another person agreed, and a fourth person said, "They look so uncomfortable with each other. Love a staged photo op."
"Like two people who know they're being watched," another user posted. "I've never seen more PR staged photos in my life!"
"Not the awkward kiss with his eyes wide open!" pointed out one person. "They should've acted this out better."
"We know your PR stunts," agreed the next commenter. "You're not fooling us."
"What is coming out tomorrow?" another asked. "This is not a coincidence. The united loving couple is a cover-up for something big coming up soon."
"Oh please," a final critic wrote. "So performative. Everytime."
