The actors were part of a star-studded audience, includingSNLalums and former hosts, who had gathered together in New York City for theSNL50: The Anniversary Special.
Reynolds was seated next to wifeBlake Lively, marking the couple’s first public appearance together since their ongoing dispute withJustin Baldoni.
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The internet couldn’t stop talking about Kevin Costner’s reaction to Ryan Reynolds’ joke on SNL50: The Anniversary Special
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Fey and Poehler were answering questions from the celebrity audience when Reynolds said, “I have a question.”
“Ryan! How’s it going?” Poehler asked.
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“Great. Why? What have you heard?” the actor sheepishly asked, making the smile on Lively’s face instantly disappear.
When Reynolds got to his question, he asked: “The materials they made the coneheads with, are those edible?”
The question was a reference to theConeheads,a classicSNLsketch that featured an alien family with tall, conical heads.
“No,” Fey answered, “and based on them being made in 1975, I’d assume that they’re highly toxic.”
Reynolds stood up and asked a question during Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s comedic Q&A
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Reynolds wasn’t done.
He went on to ask, “If somebody hypothetically took a couple of nibbles backstage and, you know, got excited, should they go to the hospital?”
“Yes, they should go to the hospital right away,” Poehler quickly advised before moving on to the next question from the audience.
Seated two rows behind the Reynolds was Costner, who stayed “completely stern and unimpressed for the entirety of Ryan Reynolds’ appearance,” according to one comment online.
“Kevin Costner’s face says it all,” read one comment, while another quipped, “Kevin Costner, not even giving a courtesy smile! For Ryan’s joke.”
Reynolds made a joke that seemingly referenced Blake Lively’s legal dispute with Justin Baldoni
“No mercy for Ryan Reynolds from Kevin Costner at #SNL50,” another said.
“Did I see Kevin Costner …?” wrote another. “He didn’t look too impressed when Ryan Reynolds made his sh** joke.”
“The look on Kevin’s face is priceless,” said another. “Considering Kevin has written and created movies, he must be disgusted.”
Blake Lively, Kevin Costner, Cher, and Robert De Niro react to Ryan Reynold’s question on#SNL50#SNL50HomecomingConcert#SNLpic.twitter.com/HpD8rNG1ls
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Others felt “Ryan and Blake are trying so hardhere.”
“Blake Lively’s face during Ryan Reynolds’ segment,” one said, taking notice of what seemed like sudden shock on the actress’s face.
“Ryan in damage control,” another wrote.
“Ryan Reynolds should have just stayed home,” one suggested.
Kevin Costner “didn’t look too impressed” with Reynolds’ question, the internet said
The couple seemed to be in high spirits during the show, despite theGossip Girlalum’s legal battle with herIt Ends With Uscostar and director, Baldoni.
The dispute began with Lively filing a legal complaint in December, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment, and orchestrating a retaliatorysocial media campaign to tarnish her reputation.
Lively and Baldoni are locked in a legal battle over events that took place during theIt Ends With Us filming
Baldoni’s legal team took further legal actionwith an additional $400 million lawsuit on January 16, accusing the actress and Reynolds of numerous charges.
The trial is expected to begin in March 2026.
Since the lawsuit drama began, Lively made her first red carpet appearance during theSNLanniversary special.
She posed on the red-carpet in a silver, floral-accented dress while her husband stood next to her in a midnight navy tuxedo from Thom Sweeney.
SNL‘s50th Anniversary Special marked the couple’s first red carpet appearance together since the lawsuit drama began
Meanwhile, Costner was pictured solo on the red carpet. He was seated next to Cher during the airing of SNL50: The Anniversary Special.
A number of other familiar faces were also present in the audience, includingDrew Barrymore, Anya Joy-Taylor, Conan O’Brien, David Letterman, and numerous other A-listers.
SNLfirst premiered as “NBC’s Saturday Night” on October 11, 1975. It has since become a long-standing fixture in American comedy.
Stars like Cher, Steven Spielberg, Drew Barrymore, Anya Joy-Taylor, and Conan O’Brien were also in the audience
Steve Martin delivered the monologue, while Paul McCartney closed the night with hits from the Beatles likeGolden Slumbers,Carry That Weight, andThe End.
Miley Cyrus, Lil Wayne, Brittany Howard, and The Roots also performed during the show.
The sketches includedScared Straight, Debbie Downer,and the much-talked-aboutBlack Jeopardy.
Eddie Murphy was praised for his portrayal of Tracy Morgan during theBlack Jeopardysegment, butTom Hanks faced criticism for what some online groups branded as a “racist” and “disgusting” appearance.
“We are all watching this like Kevin Costner,” a social media user remarked
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