The It Ends With Us cast drama has consumed my every thought for the last 72 hours now. Why did the entire cast unfollow the director and lead, Justin Baldoni? Why didn’t he pose with Blake Lively or other cast members on the red carpet? Although we all initially assumed that he must be the villain in this drama, there’s a new rumored villain in town: Ryan Reynolds. Ryan is not in the movie, but his wife, Blake, is an executive producer and stars as Lily. According to TikTok rumors, Ryan wrote part of the script but left his name out of the credits. The chronically online are saying that Blake and Ryan wanted creative control of IEWU and butted heads with Justin since the beginning of production.

This narrative reminded folks of the rumors about Ryan when he was married to Scarlett Johansson 15 years ago. At the time, he was accused of being “controlling,” and there were whispers that he couldn’t deal with Scar Jo being more successful than him. People are using these past allegations to inform their current theories about the IEWU drama and why he’s been so involved in the film and promo. I believe in education and research, so here’s a history lesson about Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson’s relationship.

All About Ryan Reynolds And Scarlett Johansson’s Relationship

When Did Ryan Reynolds And Scarlett Johansson Get Married?

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Ryan and Scarlett started dating in April 2007 just two months after the Deadpool Wolverine actor and Alanis Morissette ended their engagement, according to E! News. (Yes, this man has really dived into the famous women dating pool.) By May 2008, Ryan and Scarlett were engaged, and Scarlett’s rep told People at the time, “They’re thrilled.” The following September, they exchanged vows in a Vancouver Island, Canada wilderness retreat. But alas, the marriage only lasted two years.

Why Did Ryan Reynolds And Scarlett Johansson Break Up?

In December 2010, Ryan and Scarlett announced their separation in a statement issued to People. “After long and careful consideration on both our parts, we’ve decided to end our marriage,” they shared. “We entered our relationship with love, and it’s with love and kindness we leave it. While privacy isn’t expected, it’s certainly appreciated.” Although the exes never revealed what caused the split, a source close to them told Us Weekly that “the big problem with their relationship is the distance.” According to the insider, they just didn’t get to spend enough time together.

Rumors About Ryan Reynolds And Scarlett Johannson’s Relationship

With all the online chatter about Ryan and Blake’s relationship, people have also been remembering the rumors about Ryan’s relationship with Scarlett. (These are just rumors, keep in mind.) Back in December 2010, a source close to the couple alleged to The Daily Mail, “[Ryan] can be an overbearing control freak. He’s more traditional and she’s more independent.” They also claimed that the actor “expected her to drop everything and come to him,” and Scarlett wasn’t a fan of that behavior.

The streets are saying that Ryan couldn’t handle Scarlett being more successful than him, and people suspect that Ryan inserted himself into It Ends With Us because he doesn’t like being outshined by a partner. Scar Jo might’ve hinted at toxic competition in their relationship during a May 2016 interview with Cosmo. “The logistics of being with another actor are challenging,” she said. “There has to be a real understanding of how you share your time, especially when two people’s careers are going at the same rate. Or even if one person is more successful than the other, that also proves challenging.” Although she didn’t specify, it was assumed that she was talking about Ryan giving the timing of the interview.

Did Ryan Reynolds Cheat On Scarlett Johansson With Blake Lively?

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Again, this is just a rumor! In December 2010, a waitress told The Daily Mail that she saw Blake and Ryan having dinner in New York, and it was giving couple. “It was just the two of them, and they were laughing and flirting,” she said. “It looked like a date. If you didn’t know who they were, you would definitely assume they were a couple.”

A fascinating saga indeed.