Kevin Costner’s reaction to Ryan Reynolds’ joke on Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary special recently went viral, sparking a flurry of online discussion.

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During the segment, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were answering questions from the celebrity audience when Reynolds took the microphone and made a comment that seemed to reference the ongoing lawsuit involving Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively

Reynolds, in his signature comedic style, asked, “I have a question.” Poehler responded with enthusiasm, “Ryan! How’s it going?” to which Reynolds sheepishly replied, “Great. Why? What have you heard?” His playful tone was met with a noticeable shift in the mood, as the smile on his wife Lively’s face- who was sitting beside him- quickly vanished, and the room seemed to tense up for a moment, as also noted here.

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What really caught the attention of viewers, however, was the unimpressed facial expression on Kevin Costner, who was seated behind Reynolds. While the rest of the audience appeared to be enjoying the exchange, Costner’s lack of a smile—or any visible reaction for that matter—immediately became the focal point of the moment. His stoic expression sparked social media commentary, with many pointing out the subtle yet telling shift in his demeanor.

Even Cher, seated beside Costner, did not seem impressed by Reynolds’s joke.

The exchange, and Costner’s expression, can be found here on TikTok (@chelseajavierrr)

While some speculated that Costner’s reaction was due to the joke’s reference to the lawsuit, others found humor in the sheer awkwardness of the moment. Regardless, the clip quickly went viral, with Costner’s facial expression becoming a meme in its own right.

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