- Ryan Reynolds started acting at age 13 and got his first big role in the teen soap Hillside, known as Fifteen in the U.S.
- He once failed his high school drama class but went on to become one of Hollywood’s top actors.
- Ryan Reynolds was offered the role of Xander Harris on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He turned it down because he didn’t want to play a teenager anymore.
- His role as Deadpool took over a decade to develop before finally hitting theaters in 2016, becoming a massive hit.
- Before Deadpool, Ryan starred in Green Lantern (2011), a superhero film that flopped but taught him valuable lessons about Hollywood.
- He co-founded the advertising company Maximum Effort, known for its humorous and innovative marketing campaigns tied to his films and business ventures.
- Ryan and fellow actor Rob McElhenney bought the Welsh soccer club Wrexham AFC, bringing star power and attention to the team.
- Ryan Reynolds owns stakes in several companies. For example Aviation Gin and Mint Mobile, blending his acting career with business successfully.
- He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016, honoring his contribution to the film industry.
- Ryan surprises fans with funny social media posts, often poking fun at himself and his family life with Blake Lively.
- He met Blake Lively on the set of Green Lantern. He initially show no interests; their relationship blossomed later.
- Ryan has four children with Blake Lively, and he often describes fatherhood as his greatest role to date.
- He voiced the character of Pikachu in Detective Pikachu (2019), showing his versatility beyond live-action roles.
- Ryan Reynolds trained rigorously for action films, gaining 25 pounds of muscle for Blade: Trinity (2004) and staying fit for Deadpool.
- Despite his fame, Ryan maintains a down-to-earth personality, known for his charity work and genuine kindness behind the scenes.





