[Pics] Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Hold Hands On Lunch Date In NYC Without Their Children

In a delightful display of enduring love, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds opted for some quality time together without their children, seizing the sunny weather of New York City on Wednesday, May 19. The couple took a leisurely hand-in-hand stroll through the Tribeca neighborhood in Manhattan, relishing a break from their parenting duties.

Blake, 33, embraced the late spring/early summer ambiance with a sundress, her hair casually tied up in a messy ponytail. Adding a touch of CDC-approved chic, she accessorized with gold, including a chain attached to her protective face mask.

Ryan, 44, mirrored the late-May vibe with his ensemble. The Deadpool star donned a muted beige short-sleeved button-down, showcasing his “gu𝚗s,” paired with gray slacks, white shoes, and stylish sunglasses—an ideal outfit for their lunch date. The couple, sans their children (daughters James, 6, Inez, 4, and 1-year-old Betty), enjoyed a meal before returning to their upscale apartment in the trendy NYC neighborhood.

This brief escape marked a perfect way for the couple to unwind before diving back into the responsibilities of parenthood and the demands of their Hollywood careers.

A week prior to this kid-free outing, Ryan indulged in some “daddy-daughter” time with James, taking a stroll through the city streets. In one of their recent family outings in NYC, Ryan carried Inez on his shoulders while walking the family dog in April.

Ryan, expressing his joy in being a “girl dad,” shared in a November 2020 interview with Access Hollywood, “I have three daughters, which I never in a million years would’ve imagined. I come from all boys. I have three older brothers—I’m the youngest of four boys, so for me to have three daughters has just been such a ride, and I love every second of it… If anything got crаzy or scary in my life, they’re the first people I would lean on because they have wisdom and strength, and they’re calm under fire.”