Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds hold hands on romantic NYC stroll after ‘It Ends With Us’ backlash

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds appeared to be in good spirits while on a romantic walk in New York City after she faced backlash during her “It Ends With Us” press tour.

The “Gossip Girl” alum and the “Deadpool” star were seen holding hands and lovingly looking at each other during a stroll in the Big Apple on Tuesday.

Lively, 37, kept her all-black look casual with a short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt, baggy pants and boots. She accessorized with a black-and-white crossbody bag and a multicolored charm necklace.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively were seen holding hands in New York City on Tuesday. TheImageDirect.com

The “Gossip Girl” alum wore an all-black ensemble, while the “Deadpool” star spiced it up with green pants. TheImageDirect.com

Reynolds, 47, also went for a simple vibe, strutting around in loose-fitting green pants and a black camp shirt with rolled-up sleeves over a white tee. He also sported a pair of brown sunglasses, a chain necklace and brown shoes.

The A-list couple, who married in 2012 and share four children, has kept a fairly low profile since Lively found herself in the middle of drama over her latest film, “It Ends With Us.”

The actress started promoting the movie — which is based on a 2016 Colleen Hoover novel and deals with domestic violence — by wearing florals to represent her character’s flower shop, but fans began to call her out for not addressing the serious themes in it.

The two were spotted out and about after Lively, pictured here on July 31 in New York City, faced backlash during her “It Ends With Us” press tour. GC Images

The film, based on a Colleen Hoover book, has serious themes of domestic violence. Getty Images for Sony Pictures

Lively faced additional criticism for saying her character is “not defined by something someone else did to her or an event that happened to her, even if it’s multiple events.”

“She defines herself, and I think that’s deeply empowering. … No one else can define you. No experience can define you. You define you,” she told BBC News last month.

Amid the backlash, fans also speculated that the “Age of Adaline” star had been feuding with her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, as they were not photographed together at the premiere and did not do any press together.

Rumors of a feud between Lively and director Justin Baldoni, pictured here filming the movie in January, also surfaced during the press run. Christopher Peterson / SplashNews.com

Baldoni, pictured here with Lively in January, notably did not do any press with Lively or the rest of the cast. GC Images

A source later claimed Baldoni and Lively had disagreed over the final edit of the film, with an insider confirming to Page Six that the “A Simple Favor” star’s version made it to theaters.

Another source told us at the time that Baldoni, 40, had been “extremely difficult” on set and “none of the cast enjoyed working with him,” so they opted to leave him out of press interviews.

A report later said the “Jane the Virgin” alum made Lively feel “uncomfortable” about her postpartum body by asking about her weight while training to lift her for a scene.

Sources claimed the two disagreed over the final cut of the movie, as seen here. ©Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

The rumored feud has put a planned sequel in jeopardy. GC Images

However, some sources defended Baldoni, arguing that he did not intend to make his co-star feel “uncomfortable.”

The actor and his production company bought the rights to Hoover’s bestselling novel in 2019, and he also snagged the 2022 sequel, “It Starts With Us.”

However, the future of the second flick remains up in the air given all the behind-the-scenes drama.

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