Jackman’s mention of Reynolds on Friday comes months after he was thrown into his wife Blake Lively’s ongoing legal battle with her “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni. In December 2024, she filed a lawsuit against the director for allegedly sexually harassing her on the set of their 2024 film.

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have a long history of teasing each other in public, often turning their friendship into a fun rivalry. But recently, Hugh’s latest joke during a live show in New York has sparked rumors that their light-hearted banter might be turning a bit more serious.

Hugh Jackman brought the house down at Radio City Music Hall this weekend, but not before playfully calling out his buddy Ryan Reynolds in front of a roaring crowd. During his performance of "From New York,