The once-mighty MCU has fallen and it can’t get up.
Even non-Comic Con types know the Marvel Cinematic Universe no longer lords over Hollywood. Last year’s mega-flop, “The Marvels,” put an exclamation mark on that sorry state of affairs. The film made $206 million globally compared to the $1.1 billion the original earned four years prior.
Could Ryan Reynolds and his foul-mouthed alter ego, Deadpool, bring the MCU back from the cinematic grave? He might, assuming the powers that be follow the Reynolds Method, a heady blend of marketing ingenuity and old-fashioned charm.
<div id="attachment_703727" style="width: 394px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-703727" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-703727" src="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2024/02/GettyImages-1097203790-384x576.jpg" alt="BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 20: Actor Ryan Reynolds attends the premiere of 'Deadpool 2' at Park Hyatt Hotel on January 20, 2019 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Visual China Group via Getty Images/Visual China Group via Getty Images)" width="384" height="576" srcset="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2024/02/GettyImages-1097203790-384x576.jpg 384w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2024/02/GettyImages-1097203790-200x300.jpg 200w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2024/02/GettyImages-1097203790.jpg 683w" sizes="(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" />Visual China Group via Getty Images</div>
The next big MCU film drops this summer. Reynolds returns as the “Merc with a Mouth” in “Deadpool &amp; Wolverine,” out July 26. The film unites the unlikely mutants in an R-rated romp that got Comic Con nation all hot and bothered.
The film’s trailer generated 365 million views in just one day, a record number significantly boosted by its <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/deadpool-wolverine-most-watched-movie-trailer-1235823882/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Super Bowl exposure</a>. It’s still a staggering sum, suggesting the core characters retain plenty of audience goodwill.
And rightly so.
<iframe loading="lazy" title="Deadpool &amp; Wolverine | Official Teaser | In Theaters July 26" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uJMCNJP2ipI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Hugh Jackman, AKA Wolverine, is a talented star who rarely meddles in divisive matters. He’s an old-school actor who just wants to “put on a show,” and his eclectic film choices bear that out, down to his turn in 2017’s “The Greatest Showman.”
It’s still Reynolds’ franchise.
The “Deadpool &amp; Wolverine” trailer’s gazillion views matter, but the film&#8217;s strength goes beyond that. Reynolds is the kind of apolitical, marketing savvy star that Disney desperately needs at this point in the MCU.
It’s about brand renewal as much as a stellar product.
Reynolds has mostly stayed above the political fray over the years. Yes, he did <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/ryan-reynolds-blake-lively-apologize-plantation-themed-wedding-n1235770" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the “hostage-style&#8221; apology</a> after learning the venue where he married actress Blake Lively had plantation ties from long ago.
The mea culpa came eight years after the ceremony and, more importantly, months after George Floyd’s death following an altercation with Minneapolis police.
The couple even bent the fiscal knee, donating $200,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to assuage their guilt.
Otherwise, the actor mostly stays above the partisan fray.
Reynolds shared an “I Voted” photograph on Election Day three-plus years ago but refused <a href="https://twitter.com/VancityReynolds/status/1319769201914089472?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">to say his presidential choice</a>. He previously admitted to being “terrified” by the thought of a Trump presidency, but he didn’t make his views so obvious that they became part of his persona.
He’s the un-Robert De Niro.
Reynolds is endlessly funny on film, leaning hard into his wiseacre brand. That’s never been more true than with the Deadpool character. He’s taken it very seriously behind-the-scenes, constantly connecting with fans and taking a personal stake in the character.
The New York Times called him the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/movies/ryan-reynolds-deadpool-2.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“driving force”</a> behind the franchise, and few dispute it. That spirit extends beyond the film set.
The Canadian native is a whiz with social media, leveraging his gargantuan flock — now 21.5 million strong on X, 51.3 million on Instagram.
That’s no accident.
Reynolds’ marketing mastery has coincided with his rise to superstardom. He helped turn Mint Mobile into a billion-dollar company.
He also took control, with fellow actor Rob McElhenney, of the Welsh football team Wrexham AFC and subsequently <a href="https://thehustle.co/03172023-ryan-reynolds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">watched ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities soar.</a>
<div id="attachment_703739" style="width: 874px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-703739" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-703739" src="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2024/02/GettyImages-1484221864-864x576.jpg" alt="WREXHAM, WALES - APRIL 22: Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, Owners of Wrexham celebrate with the Vanarama National League trophy as Wrexham win the Vanarama National League and are promoted to the English Football League after victory in the Vanarama National League match between Wrexham and Boreham Wood at Racecourse Ground on April 22, 2023 in Wrexham, Wales. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)" width="864" height="576" srcset="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2024/02/GettyImages-1484221864-864x576.jpg 864w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2024/02/GettyImages-1484221864-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2024/02/GettyImages-1484221864-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2024/02/GettyImages-1484221864.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px" />Jan Kruger/Getty Images</div>
Disney could learn a thing or two from the star. The Mouse House’s Rachel Zegler of “Snow White” infamy <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/disneys-snow-white-star-slammed-as-she-continues-bashing-original-film-in-another-resurfaced-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">trashed her own franchise</a> more than once last year. Disney ended up postponing the live action reboot’s debut a full year, possibly to do some behind-the-scenes tinkering to deal with the PR fallout.
That’s never an issue with Reynolds.
He’d rather poke fun at himself than the fans or the material that’s making him even richer.
Ironically, the “Deadpool” franchise wasn’t even under Disney’s thumb initially. The company’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox changed all that. And now he’s working for Mickey and chums. He even found some good-natured humor in that merger, mocking how some classic Disney films <a href="https://movieweb.com/deadpool-logan-disney-plus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">truly deserve an R rating</a> like the “Deadpool” saga.
He wasn’t being woke, just silly.
Too many MCU stars either trash the franchise after the fact or lean, hard on its new woke ways. Actor Ray Winstone did the latter, saying his time shooting “Black Widow” was “<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ray-winstone-soul-destroying-experience-filming-black-widow-1235839139/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">soul destroying</a>.”
Comedian-turned-actor Kumail Nanjiani whined that the bad reviews surrounding his MCU debut in “Eternals” <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/marvel-actor-said-he-had-trauma-from-eternals-bad-reviews-went-to-therapy-for-it" target="_blank" rel="noopener">chased him into therapy.</a>
Reynolds would never say anything close to these complaints. He’s like Jackman, a star who wants audiences to see the sunny side of superhero shtick.
<div id="attachment_703757" style="width: 874px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-703757" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-703757" src="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2024/02/GettyImages-1578179193-864x576.jpg" alt="WREXHAM, WALES - AUGUST 5: Actor Hugh Jackman, a guest of owner Ryan Reynolds the co-owner of Wrexham wears a Wrexham hat whilst greeting fans prior to the Sky Bet League Two match between Wrexham and Milton Keynes Dons at Racecourse Ground on August 5, 2023 in Wrexham, Wales. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)" width="864" height="576" srcset="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2024/02/GettyImages-1578179193-864x576.jpg 864w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2024/02/GettyImages-1578179193-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2024/02/GettyImages-1578179193-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2024/02/GettyImages-1578179193.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px" />Matthew Ashton &#8211; AMA/Getty Images</div>
He’s getting paid handsomely to wear a silly costume, crack wise, and tell jokes his inner 15-year-old finds hilarious. And he refuses to settle for mediocrity. Think the team behind “Madame Web,” one of the worst superhero films of the last 20 years, had the same commitment to quality?
That’s exactly what the MCU needs. That, plus a hit to make the “superhero fatigue” talk fade, if at least for a while.
Follow Reynolds’ lead. Focus on the product. Reach out to the fans. Do it with a wink and a smile. And never let ‘em see you sweat.
He might be the MCU’s best chance at a new beginning.
* * *
Christian Toto is an award-winning journalist, movie critic and editor of <a href="http://www.hollywoodintoto.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HollywoodInToto.com</a>. He previously served as associate editor with Breitbart News’ Big Hollywood. Follow him at <a href="https://twitter.com/HollywoodInToto?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@HollywoodInToto</a>.
The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

Wrexham v Notts County – Vanarama National League

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Trailer Shatters Record. Can Ryan Reynolds Save The MCU?

actors

Celebrities

Disney

Entertainment

Marvel

Readers Pass

Ryan Reynolds

<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/marvel">Marvel</a> star <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/ryan-reynolds">Ryan Reynolds</a> sent a message to movie fans, urging them to stop sharing sneak peek photos nabbed during the filming of “<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/movies">Deadpool 3</a>.”
The 47-year-old actor posted his thoughts about it in an Instagram story published Wednesday. 
“Surprises are part of the magic of theatrical movies. It’s important for us to shoot the new ‘Deadpool’ film in real, natural environments, using practical effects as opposed to making the movie indoors and digitally. Telephoto lenses continue to spoil surprises and create a difficult situation for everyone,” Reynolds wrote, per <a href="https://deadline.com/2023/12/deadpool-3-star-ryan-reynolds-pleads-restraint-using-spoiler-photos-1235656165/">Deadline</a>.
“Here’s hoping some of the websites and social channels hold back showing images before they’re ready,” the celebrity continued. “The film is built for audience joy — and our highest hope is to preserve as much of that magic as possible for the finished film and the big screen. Part of the reason people post spoilers is because they’re excited. I realize these aren’t real world issues and it’s firmly in the ‘good problems’ bucket. I love making this movie.”
“Deadpool 3” is a superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Deadpool, which will be distributed by Walt Disney Studios. It will be the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and serves as a sequel to “Deadpool” (2016) and “Deadpool 2” (2018). Both previous films featured Reynolds as the lead character.
<a href="https://onelink.to/dwapp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-9096" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://onelink.to/dwapp&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1700760801843000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP</a>
The original “Deadpool” earned $782.6 million and was one of the highest-grossing films of 2016. It also became the highest-grossing R-rated film at the time. The sequel, released two years later, was also a critical and financial success. 
The story is based upon an unconventional anti-hero, a former Special Forces operative turned mercenary named Wade Wilson. He acquires healing powers after an experiment gone wrong and adopts the alter ego Deadpool.
Marvel is banking on a hit after several flops, including “The Marvels” earlier this year. Disney CEO Bob Iger recently said that the studio has made “too many” sequels in the past. “I don’t want to apologize for making sequels,” he <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/disney-ceo-bob-iger-reveals-why-he-thinks-the-marvels-flopped-admits-they-made-too-many-sequels">said</a>. “We have to have a reason to make it beyond commerce.”
“Deadpool 3” is slated to be released in the United States on July 26, 2024, as part of Phase Five of the MCU.

Ryan Reynolds Urges Fans To Stop Sharing Leaked ‘Deadpool 3’ Photos: ‘A Difficult Situation’

Ryan Reynolds Urges Fans To Stop Sharing Leaked 'Deadpool 3' Photos: 'A Difficult Situation'

Movies

Superheroes

U.S.

Actor Ryan Reynolds says that if a song from his holiday Apple TV+ offering &#8220;Spirited&#8221; were to earn an Academy Award nomination, he would feel obligated to &#8220;show up on that stage and embarrass myself.&#8221;
The song in question is titled &#8220;Good Afternoon&#8221; and is already reportedly on a &#8220;<a href="https://variety.com/feature/2023-oscars-best-original-song-predictions-1235396256/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shortlist</a>&#8221; shared by entertainment site Variety:
<ol>
<li>“Lift Me Up” by Tems, Ludwig Göransson, Rihanna and Ryan Coogler (&#8220;Black Panther: Wakanda Forever&#8221;)</li>
<li>“Naatu Naatu” by Kala Bhairava, M. M. Keeravani, Rahul Sipligunj (&#8220;RRR&#8221;)</li>
<li>“Ciao Papa” by Alexandre Desplat, Roeban Katz and Guillermo del Toro (&#8220;Guillermo del Toro&#8217;s Pinocchio&#8221;)</li>
<li>“Applause” by Diane Warren (&#8220;Tell it Like a Woman&#8221;)</li>
<li>“Til You’re Home” by Rita Wilson (&#8220;A Man Called Otto&#8221;)</li>
<li>&#8220;Hold My Hand” by Lady Gaga and Bloodpop (&#8220;Top Gun: Maverick&#8221;)</li>
<li>“This is a Life” by David Byrne, Ryan Lott and Mitski (&#8220;Everything Everywhere All at Once&#8221;)</li>
<li>“Carolina” by Taylor Swift (&#8220;Where the Crawdads Sing&#8221;)</li>
<li>&#8220;Good Afternoon” by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (&#8220;Spirited&#8221;)</li>
<li>“Stand Up” by Jazmine Sullivan and D’Mile (&#8220;Till&#8221;)</li>
</ol>
&#8220;Good Afternoon&#8221; writer Justin Paul <a href="https://variety.com/2023/artisans/awards/ryan-reynolds-spirited-good-afternoon-oscars-original-song-1235489178/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Variety</a> that he&#8217;d love to see the song nominated, in part because he&#8217;d love to see actors Reynolds and Will Ferrell perform the number live at the Academy Awards.
&#8220;I need them on stage,&#8221; he said.
And Reynolds appears to be amenable to that, though he&#8217;s not expecting it. &#8220;I’m not thinking about that,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Look, if this song is nominated for an Academy Award, I would say that the least I can do is show up on that stage and embarrass myself.&#8221;
WATCH:
<iframe loading="lazy" title="Spirited — “Good Afternoon” Full Scene | Apple TV+" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OMkJIR9pX1w?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>
The one person likely to be disappointed — should &#8220;Spirited&#8221; get the nod and land Reynolds alongside Ferrell on the Oscars&#8217; stage — is &#8220;X-Men&#8221; actor Hugh Jackman. <a href="https://dailywire.com/news/watch-hugh-jackman-begs-academy-not-to-nominate-ryan-reynolds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jackman</a>, who often trades barbs with Reynolds — and is set to appear with him in the next &#8220;Deadpool&#8221; movie — shared his concerns about the prospect.
WATCH:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
But don’t get me wrong … <a href="https://t.co/8ymOYUOq9m">pic.twitter.com/8ymOYUOq9m</a>
&mdash; Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealHughJackman/status/1610639446709342210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
In a video posted just after the new year, Jackman begged the Academy not to nominate Reynolds, claiming it would &#8220;make the next year of my life insufferable.&#8221;
Reynolds responded with a video of his own, first calling on the Academy to nominate Jackman for his role in &#8220;The Son&#8221; and then, after apparently pretending to shut the feed off, mumbled under his breath about him.
WATCH:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
For Hugh-r consideration. <a href="https://t.co/0qDASD4xDm">pic.twitter.com/0qDASD4xDm</a>
&mdash; Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) <a href="https://twitter.com/VancityReynolds/status/1613198396403351553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Apple Original Film’s “Spirited” New York Red Carpet

‘The Least I Can Do’: Ryan Reynolds Promises To Show Up And ‘Embarrass Myself’ If ‘Spirited’ Tune Scores Oscar Nod

Ryan Reynolds Promises To Show Up And 'Embarrass Myself' If 'Spirited' Tune Scores Oscar Nod

Apple

Will Ferrell

Actor Hugh Jackman took a jab at fellow actor Ryan Reynolds after he begged the Academy not to nominate the &#8220;Deadpool&#8221; star for his song &#8220;Good Afternoon.”
In a <a href="https://twitter.com/RealHughJackman/status/1610639446709342210?s=20&amp;t=vpsHzt5kHp8iawZj3_cEyQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">clip</a> shared on Wednesday by the 54-year-old actor, Jackman said <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/ryan-reynolds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reynolds</a>&#8216; performance in the Apple TV+ holiday movie &#8220;Spirited&#8221; was fun, but that the actor would be insufferable if he lands an Oscar for it.
&#8220;Hey everybody, it’s 2023, and I really, really wanted to send out a positive message at the beginning of the year, but recent events have made that impossible,&#8221; Jackman jokingly shared in the video.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
But don’t get me wrong … <a href="https://t.co/8ymOYUOq9m">pic.twitter.com/8ymOYUOq9m</a>
&mdash; Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealHughJackman/status/1610639446709342210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
&#8220;Don&#8217;t get me wrong, I loved &#8216;Spirited,’” he added. &#8220;It&#8217;s a great movie. We had a blast; the entire family watched it &#8230; and by the way, the song &#8216;Good Afternoon,&#8217; I laughed the entire way through.&#8221;
&#8220;Now, Ryan Reynolds getting a nomination in the best song category would make the next year of my life insufferable,&#8221; Jackman continued. &#8220;I mean, I have to spend a year with him shooting &#8216;Wolverine&#8217; and &#8216;Deadpool,’ and trust me, it would be impossible, it would be a problem.&#8221;
The &#8220;Greatest Showman&#8221; star closed out his video by sharing that while he loved the cast and song, he once again begged the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to &#8220;please, please, from the bottom of my heart — do not validate Ryan Reynolds in this way, please.&#8221;
Jackman and Reynolds have had a decade-long pretend feud, and this is just the latest between the two Hollywood stars, <a href="https://pagesix.com/2023/01/04/hugh-jackman-asks-academy-not-to-nominate-ryan-reynolds-for-best-song/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Page Six</a> noted.
Later, the &#8220;Free Guy&#8221; star responded on Twitter, saying he disagreed with Jackman&#8217;s assessment.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
Disagree. I think the deepfakes that sung and danced for Will and I would love to perform at the Oscars. <a href="https://t.co/tjI8NwfdKc">https://t.co/tjI8NwfdKc</a>
&mdash; Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) <a href="https://twitter.com/VancityReynolds/status/1610649330116956161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
&#8220;Disagree. I think the deepfakes that sung and danced for Will [Ferrell] and I would love to perform at the Oscars,&#8221; Reynolds jokingly shared, along with the clip from Jackman that has since gone viral with more that 2.2 million views at the time of this publication.
Filming for &#8220;Deadpool 3&#8221; is expected to begin in May 2023 with an estimated theatrical release planned for November 2024, <a href="https://variety.com/2022/film/news/hugh-jackman-wolverine-return-deadpool-3-explained-1235414176/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a> noted.
Related: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/hugh-jackman-discusses-wolverines-addition-to-deadpool-3-cast-says-they-hate-each-other" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hugh Jackman Discusses Wolverine&#8217;s Addition To &#8216;Deadpool 3&#8217; Cast, Says They &#8216;Hate Each Other&#8217;</a>

WATCH: Hugh Jackman Begs Academy Not To Nominate Ryan Reynolds

Oscars

Actor Ryan Reynolds gushed about his wife Blake Lively and their three daughters during his acceptance speech at the 2022 People&#8217;s Choice Awards.
The <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/ryan-reynolds">46-year-old actor</a> took home &#8220;The People&#8217;s Icon&#8221; award at the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCQZJN7wSuA&amp;feature=emb_title">annual show</a> Tuesday and said that while he jokes about how his immediate family &#8220;exhausts&#8221; him, they really are his &#8220;heart.&#8221;
&#8220;To my mom, three brothers, and one of which is sitting over there, and to my dad who left us a few years ago,&#8221; Reynolds said. &#8220;And boy if he could see all the things that have been going on, he wouldn&#8217;t be impressed with all this stuff, but he&#8217;d be most blown away by his three little granddaughters.&#8221;
&#8220;Wherever he is right now, I promise you, he&#8217;s probably not watching &#8216;The People&#8217;s Choice Awards,'&#8221; he added. &#8220;But to my original family, thank you for making me who I am. Thank you for your unfailing support of me despite some pretty, pretty damn questionable years there.&#8221;
<a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="https://get.dailywire.com/readers-pass/read-only-v2?utm_campaign=dwplus&amp;utm_medium=editorial&amp;utm_source=dwsite&amp;cid=dwplus&amp;mid=z&amp;xid=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="https://get.dailywire.com/readers-pass/read-only-v2?utm_campaign=dwplus&amp;utm_medium=editorial&amp;utm_source=dwsite&amp;cid=dwplus&amp;mid=z&amp;xid=0" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-65610">TIRED OF THE LEGACY MEDIA’S BIAS CONTROLLING THE NARRATIVE AND OBSCURING THE TRUTH? JOIN US.</a>
WATCH:
<iframe loading="lazy" title="Ryan Reynolds Is The People’s Icon | People’s Choice Awards 2022" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OCQZJN7wSuA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
&#8220;Thank you, Blake and my three daughters,&#8221; Reynolds continued. &#8220;It&#8217;s going to be a fourth child very soon &#8230; But Blake and my girls, you are quite literally &#8211; you&#8217;re my heart, you&#8217;re my hope, you&#8217;re my happiness. I joke that my family exhausts me, but in reality you give me more strength than any man could possibly deserve.&#8221;
The &#8220;Free Guy&#8221; star and Lively tied the knot in 2012 and since that time have welcomed three little girls together. The couple recently celebrated their 10-year wedding anniversary in September.
In a recent <a href="https://www.eonline.com/news/1353708/ryan-reynolds-reveals-if-welcoming-baby-no-4-will-be-easier-for-him-and-blake-lively?cmpid=enewsarticle&amp;source=taboola&amp;medium=Below%20Landing%20Page%20Thumbnails%20v2%20%7C%20Card%2014">article</a>, the &#8220;Deadpool&#8221; star talked about how he feels about becoming a father for the fourth time and if he thought this time around would be easier since he&#8217;s more experienced.
&#8220;Yes and no,&#8221; Reynolds shared. &#8220;I mean, the things we know are going to help us get through things a little bit quicker. But I don&#8217;t know. Anything can happen.&#8221;
&#8220;I don&#8217;t even know if it&#8217;s a boy or a girl yet,&#8221; he added. &#8220;So, we&#8217;ll see.&#8221;

Ryan Reynolds-2

‘Quite Literally You’re My Heart’: Ryan Reynolds Gushes About Wife And Daughters During Icon Award Speech

‘Quite Literally You're My Heart’: Ryan Reynolds Gushes About Wife And Daughters During Icon Award Speech

Fathers

Hollywood

The movie star era is no more, and there are plenty of reasons why.
We see stars across the pop culture landscape, from late night shows to social media platforms.
It’s no longer special to see or hear from a Ben Affleck or a Viola Davis. We’ve heard their views many times before on our laptops, smart phones and streaming platforms. Plus, too many stars actively insult audiences and their way of life.
Celebrities rail against Trump voters, for example, or smear those who believe abortion is murder. Some stars can’t get through a press junket without sharing divisive thoughts on race, religion or, most of all, politics.
Need one example? George Clooney promoted “Ticket to Paradise” by suggesting to HBO Max host Chris Wallace that Republicans are <a href="https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2022/10/17/george-clooney-claims-republicans-are-a-threat-to-democracy/">a threat to democracy</a>. 
And then there’s <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/its-not-just-leonardo-dicaprio-here-are-seven-other-celebrity-couples-with-big-age-gaps" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ryan Reynolds</a>.
The 46-year-old “Deadpool” star offers a different approach to stardom. He’s often engaging, not divisive, on social media. He entertains sick children with his hospital visits and is generous to a fault given his financial largesse. 
Reynolds, along with wife/actress Blake Lively, open their considerable coffers for <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/ryan-reynolds-blake-lively-donate-water-first-education-and-training-1235118055/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Water First Education &amp; Training Inc</a>., a group that provides clean water to struggling communities, and they similarly wrote a large check to help <a href="https://www.unrefugees.org/news/actors-blake-lively-and-ryan-reynolds-match-1-million-in-donations-to-support-displaced-families-from-ukraine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">displaced Ukrainian refugees</a>.
His on- and off-screen image has remained remarkably consistent over time. He’s the wisecracking hero in the “Deadpool” films, and he tweaked that comic persona for the rare big-screen comedy that actually made us howl, 2021’s “Free Guy.”
In fact, at a time when stars are desperate to escape their image – think Jim Carrey ditching comedy for more dramatic roles – Reynolds holds tight to his comic persona. Even his heroic character in “The Adam Project” saved some screen time for funny banter in the grand Ryan Reynolds tradition.
The Canadian actor is liberal, no doubt. He cheered on progressive Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader and shared the usual “sky is falling” fears over President Donald Trump.
He doesn’t shove those views in our faces, though. He shares them now and then, but he’s far more engaged in his dual duties. Big time movie actor and PR guru.
The latter is his most intriguing element. While some stars promote their films with a modicum of success, Reynolds takes it to the next level.
The latest, greatest example? He broke the news that Hugh Jackman was coming out of superhero retirement to play Wolverine once more.
“Hard keeping my mouth sewn shut about this one,” Reynolds’ cracked on Twitter, an easter egg for fans of his previous appearance as Deadpool in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.”
The attached promotional video featured Reynolds, playing himself, wondering how to bring an old MCU favorite into the “Deadpool” saga. We watch the actor pour liquor into his coffee mug, stroll the woods and stare at a typewriter waiting for creative inspiration.
“I have nuthing. Completely empty of here,’” he cracks, second before he bluntly asks Jackman to join the project.
“Sure, Ryan.”
Cue Whitney Houston’s romantic ballad, “I Will Always Love You.” And scene.
The video went viral for all the right reasons, snagging 15 million views on YouTube alone. Suddenly, movie fans couldn’t wait to see Reynolds and Jackman, together again, for “Deadpool 3.”
That’s genius-level marketing, and few stars do it quite like Reynolds. And it’s hardly his first time embracing that approach. He frequently promotes his movies with a combination of humor and heart, getting his hands dirty with the good, clean marketing fun.
He cut several “Deadpool”-themed shorts to promote the films and the franchise in general, including one cursing out “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels over the star’s possible appearance on the show.
Another featured David Beckham, who Deadpool roasts in the 2016 smash, clashing with Reynolds, in character, to promote the first sequel.
The actor’s Maximum Effort marketing company, which he co-founded, now produces these shorts, and his personal touch is all over the finished product. Yes, the company name comes from a quip uttered in the 2016 “Deadpool” feature.
The actor <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffconway/2022/03/15/ryan-reynolds-on-how-mntn-and-maximum-effort-are-changing-the-advertising-world-as-we-know-it/?sh=5dde2c9d4ae3">explored his love of marketing</a> with Forbes earlier this year and how his superhero franchise gave him a “crash course” on the subject.
<blockquote>“Deadpool taught me that necessity is the mother of invention. Deadpool, the franchise, never had the kind of budgets and finances to work with that some of the larger comic book properties did. Two of the greatest adversaries to creativity is too much time and too much money. I learned the value of character over spectacle through Deadpool.”</blockquote>
Need one more example of Reynolds’ un-movie star behavior?
His 2016 “Deadpool” co-star T.J. Miller felt Reynolds didn’t like him while shooting their scenes together for the 2018 film. That brief confession, captured on “The Adam Carolla Show” podcast, revealed an on-set disagreement that felt ugly to Miller.
The revelation quickly made the rounds via social media.
Soon enough, Reynolds caught wind of Miller’s complaint. Some stars might have ignored the issue. Others may have waged war on Miller, a comedian with a <a href="https://ew.com/movies/deadpool-3-tj-miller-will-never-work-with-ryan-reynolds-again/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">checkered off-screen past</a>. Or, Reynolds could have played the victim or just trashed Miller, a comedian with a checkered personal past.
Instead, Reynolds apparently <a href="https://ew.com/movies/tj-miller-says-he-reconciled-with-ryan-reynolds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reached out to Miller directly</a>, and the two settled any old differences between them.
&#8220;It was really cool, he emailed me the next day … it was a misunderstanding, so I emailed him back and now it&#8217;s, like, fine.&#8221;
Reynolds didn’t make a public scene of the reconciliation. He handled it behind the scenes like a gentleman.
Reynolds has little in common with many modern celebrities and thank goodness for that.
Christian Toto is an award-winning journalist, movie critic and editor of <a href="http://www.hollywoodintoto.com/">HollywoodInToto.com</a>. He previously served as associate editor with Breitbart News&#8217; Big Hollywood. Follow him at <a href="https://twitter.com/HollywoodInToto?lang=en">@HollywoodInToto</a>. 
The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

World Premiere Of Netflix’s “Red Notice” – Arrivals

No One Markets A Movie Better: Why Ryan Reynolds Is The Movie Star We Need

Leonardo DiCaprio shocked the world by hanging out with Gigi Hadid, 27, although he has been mocked mercilessly for never dating a woman over the age of 25. The 47-year-old actor probably had something to prove to all his detractors. For him, even a gap of two decades is an improvement over a dating history filled with very young women.
But when it comes to Hollywood romances with huge age gaps, DiCaprio is hardly alone. Celebrities are notorious for going after much younger love interests, a practice that’s common with men but which some women have participated in as well.
<h3>Warren Beatty and Annette Bening – 21 years</h3>
One May-December love story that has stood the test of time is that of actor Warren Beatty, 85, and his wife of 30 years, Annette Bening, 64. The pair may have a 21 year age gap, but they’re largely considered a true Hollywood success story.
Bening <a href="https://parade.com/28108/jeannewolf/0503-annette-bening-mother-child/">told</a> Parade in 2010 that because she’s married to a much older person, &#8220;there are times you just have to address it because you&#8217;re at different stages of life.&#8221;
&#8220;You need a foundation of fundamental love and mutual respect and understanding,&#8221; she continued. &#8220;There are so many different kinds of relationships, so it&#8217;s sort of difficult to define what is considered normal. My husband and I have very similar backgrounds even though we&#8217;re years apart. So there are a lot of things that we basically share.&#8221;
<h3>Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively – 11 years</h3>
Blake Lively is another beautiful blonde who took a turn dating DiCaprio, back when she was the young age of 24. Now the 35-year-old actress just announced she’s pregnant with her fourth child with husband and fellow actor Ryan Reynolds. The pair have been married since 2012.
Their age gap of 11 years is not the biggest on the list, but it is notable that the Canadian born actor has typically opted for younger women. His ex-wife Scarlett Johansson was 8 years his junior.
<h3>Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles – 10 years</h3>
Olivia Wilde is a full decade older than her current paramour Harry Styles. Wilde also has a lot more personal drama currently as she battles ex-fiance of 7 years Jason Sudeikis for custody of their two children. Styles also has a role in Wilde’s new film, “Don’t Worry, Darling,” which has caused even more controversy in the Hollywood community.
The couple began their relationship on the set of the film in 2020 and tried to keep it quiet but failed. Now they’re openly dating and ignoring that large age gap.
Back when he was cast in “Don’t Worry Darling, Wilde, 38, <a href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a35181428/harry-styles-olivia-wilde-relationship-timeline/">said</a> of Styles, 28, 
“To me, he’s very modern, and I hope that this brand of confidence as a male that Harry has—truly devoid of any traces of toxic masculinity—is indicative of his generation and therefore the future of the world. I think he is in many ways championing that, spearheading that.”
“It’s pretty powerful and kind of extraordinary to see someone in his position redefining what it can mean to be a man with confidence,” she continued.
<h3>Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas – 25 years</h3>
Rumors are circulating that Catherine Zeta-Jones, 52, and her husband of 22 years Michael Douglas, 77, have split. But so far nothing is confirmed.
The couple has one of the biggest age gaps in Hollywood but they’re also seen as a shining example of relationship goals. Zeta-Jones and Douglas have addressed their age difference before, if only to say it absolutely doesn’t matter to them.
“My husband is 25 years older than me; that’s not a secret. With any relationship, it wouldn’t be normal if there weren’t any ups and downs,” she <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/catherine-zeta-joness-dream-is-to-eat-nothing-but-desserts-for-the-rest-of-her-life-11617626213">told</a> The Wall Street Journal in 2021.
“The constant is love and respect. We’ve never, ever lost our sense of humor, and we enjoy each other’s company.”
<h3>Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas – 10 years</h3>
It doesn’t seem to bother musician Nick Jonas that his wife, Priyanka Chopra, was born a full decade before he was. Jonas, 30, and his 40-year-old wife even like to tease each other about it. They’ve been married since 2018.
“He showed me how to use TikTok, for example, you know, and I showed him what a successful acting career looks like,” Chopra quipped in 2021, per <a href="https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a38361938/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-ten-year-age-gap-roast/">Elle</a>. “I&#8217;m from India, a country rich in culture, in music, in entertainment, so clearly the Jonas Brothers didn&#8217;t make it over there.”
And the jokes didn’t stop there. “One of the things I love about my husband is how much we have in common,” the actress also said. “You know, for instance, we&#8217;re both totally, completely, wholly obsessed — and I mean obsessed — with Nick Jonas. We love Nick Jonas, both of us! He&#8217;s our favorite.”
“I wouldn&#8217;t want to be married to anyone else, guys, I&#8217;m serious,” Chopra explained, per <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10241191/Priyanka-Chopra-jokes-marry-Chris-Hemsworth-suddenly-single.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ns_campaign=1490&amp;ito=1490">Daily Mail</a>. ”Unless, of course, Chris Hemsworth suddenly became single. Might change things.”
<h3>Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin – 26 years</h3>
Actor Alec Baldwin was a full-grown adult when his future wife, Hilaria, 38, was born. The pair wed in 2012.
Previously, the “30 Rock” actor was married to fellow actress Kim Basinger from 1993 until 2002.
Of their gap, Baldwin, 63, has said it’s been challenging especially when it comes to how they parent their six children.
“We do not always agree,” he <a href="https://www.today.com/parents/alec-baldwin-says-age-gap-wife-makes-them-parent-differently-t192052">told</a> Today in 2020 on the issue of raising kids. “My wife prevails, if you will, but we do not always agree because I&#8217;m still much older than my wife.”
“My goal wasn&#8217;t to marry a much younger woman,” Baldwin continued. “I met a woman I fell in love with and she was a unique person. &#8230; I come from a time, my dad was a very tough guy, and he would just look at you with that look. &#8230; We were terrified of my dad. He was a really tough guy. With me, my wife lectures me more than my children. My wife is like, &#8216;Don&#8217;t look at them like that, Alec! That look is not good.'&#8221;
&#8220;I hit the jackpot as far as that&#8217;s concerned, because I wound up having a lot of kids with a woman who&#8217;s a great mom,&#8221; he concluded.
<h3>Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart – 22 years</h3>
“Indiana Jones” star Harrison Ford, 80, has been married to a woman more than two decades younger than he is since 2010. The legendary actor wed actress Calista Flockhart, 57, and never worried too much what other people thought about it.
&#8220;It doesn&#8217;t faze me,&#8221; Flockhart <a href="https://us.hellomagazine.com/film/2003/06/13/harrisonford/">told</a> Hello! Magazine in 2003. &#8220;Sometimes I even say, &#8216;Wow, I keep forgetting that he&#8217;s [22] years older than me.&#8217; It doesn&#8217;t factor into our relationship at all.&#8221;

The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – Arrivals

It’s Not Just Leonardo DiCaprio: Here Are Seven Other Celebrity Couples With Big Age Gaps

Alec Baldwin

Harrison Ford

Harry Styles

Leonardo DiCaprio

Olivia Wilde

Superstar <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/ryan-reynolds">Ryan Reynolds</a> said a bet with fellow actor Rob McElhenney lead to him undergo a colonoscopy — which a doctor said turned out to be a &#8220;life-saving&#8221; procedure after they discovered a polyp.
In a video posted Tuesday, Reynolds, 45, and his fellow Wrexham soccer club co-chairman talked about the bet the two made last year, and what it would mean for the one who lost.
&#8220;I made a bet. I lost,&#8221; Reynolds shared in a message on the streaming site. &#8220;But it still paid off.&#8221;
The actor then explained that getting a colonoscopy is a &#8220;simple step&#8221; that could literally &#8220;save your life.&#8221;
WATCH:
<iframe loading="lazy" title="Rob &amp; Ryan Lead From Behind" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5sXkIUZEWIo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
&#8220;I would never normally have any medical procedure put on camera and then shared,&#8221; Reynolds explained. &#8220;But it&#8217;s not every day that you can raise awareness about something that will most definitely save lives. That&#8217;s enough motivation for me to let you in on a camera being shoved up my a**.&#8221;
The &#8220;Free Guy&#8221; <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/ryan-reynolds-apologizes-for-2012-wedding-at-a-former-slave-plantation">star&#8217;s</a> doctor said that during the procedure he discovered an &#8220;extremely subtle polyp,&#8221; which they removed right away.
&#8220;This was potentially life-saving for you — I&#8217;m not kidding, I&#8217;m not being overly dramatic,&#8221; the doctor told Reynolds. &#8220;This is exactly why you do this. You had no symptoms.&#8221;
McElhenney then also ended up undergoing the procedure and doctors said they found three polyps that &#8220;were not a big deal,&#8221; but that it was a good thing to find early and remove.
&#8220;Colon cancer is preventable,&#8221; a scrolling message on the screen from the <a href="https://leadfrombehind.org">Lead From Behind</a> group read at the end of the video. &#8220;If you&#8217;re 45 years or older, ask your doctor about getting a colonoscopy. And help Rob and Ryan kick cancer&#8217;s a**.&#8221;
Lead From Behind is an organization, &#8220;founded in 1999 by a group of 41 survivors, caregivers, and friends,&#8221; a message on the website read. &#8220;The Alliance exists to end colorectal cancer in our lifetime by&#8221; several preventive steps such as &#8220;providing personalized support,&#8221; &#8220;promoting screening and prevention,&#8221; and more, according to the <a href="https://leadfrombehind.org/about/">website</a>.
RELATED: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/ryan-reynolds-tells-canadians-to-stop-partying-dont-kill-my-mom">Ryan Reynolds Tells Canadians To Stop Partying: &#8216;Don&#8217;t Kill My Mom&#8217;</a>

Ryan Reynolds Says A Bet Lead To Him Undergoing ‘Life-Saving’ Procedure

Medical

Actor Ryan Reynolds has a message for young Canadians: stop partying or they&#8217;ll kill his mom.
Last week, British Columbia Premier John Horgan called upon Canadian celebrities, from Seth Rogen to Ryan Reynolds, to help spread the word to young people about the dangers of COVID-19. Reynolds answered the call with a fake voicemail posted to his Twitter.
&#8220;Oh, hey! Premier Horgan, Ryan Reynolds here. I got your message about the thing. I&#8217;m not sure it&#8217;s a great idea, frankly, uh, people – I don&#8217;t think they want medical advice from guys like me. No, sir. Unless it&#8217;s plastic surgery, which, a lot of people don&#8217;t know this, but I used to be Hugh Jackman,&#8221; Reynolds joked, as reported by <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ryan-reynolds-young-british-columbia-quit-partying-covid-19-pandemic">Fox News</a>.
&#8220;They probably don&#8217;t know that thousands of young people aren&#8217;t just getting sick from coronavirus, they&#8217;re also dying from it, too. And, of course, it&#8217;s terrible that it affects our most vulnerable. BC – that&#8217;s home to some of the coolest older people on earth,&#8221; he continued.
Reynolds then joked about his mother&#8217;s isolation before openly worrying that young people partying will &#8220;kill&#8221; his mom.
&#8220;She doesn&#8217;t want to be cooped up in her apartment all day. She wants to be out there cruising Kitsilano Beach looking for some young 30-something Abercrombie burnout to go full Mrs. Robinson on. She is insatiable,” he continued.
&#8220;Here&#8217;s the thing, I hope that young people in BC don&#8217;t kill my mom, frankly, or David Suzuki, or each other! Let&#8217;s not kill anyone. I think that’s reasonable,” he added. &#8220;You know, I just don&#8217;t think that I&#8217;m the guy to deliver this message. I love parties. My favorite thing to do is just sit alone in my room with a glass of gin and the first 32 seasons of Gossip Girl. That&#8217;s a party. I threw my shoulder out the last time I did that.&#8221;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
We need young people to understand that now is not the time to go to large parties. <a href="https://twitter.com/VancityReynolds?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VancityReynolds</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Sethrogen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sethrogen</a> &#8211; please help spread the message to stop the spread of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COVID19</a>. <a href="https://t.co/u9SodpRnxu">pic.twitter.com/u9SodpRnxu</a>
&mdash; John Horgan (@jjhorgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/jjhorgan/status/1293661357582061568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2020</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
Called your office. Left a message. <a href="https://t.co/CGp2IZagrD">pic.twitter.com/CGp2IZagrD</a>
&mdash; Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) <a href="https://twitter.com/VancityReynolds/status/1294320600211759111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Though Ryan Reynolds acknowledged that he may not be the best person to deliver such a message, his comments are a bit of a departure from <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/watch-ryan-reynolds-mocks-self-important-celebrity-responses-to-covid-19-pandemic">what he said</a> back in May when he mocked celebrity messaging amid the pandemic.
“We need to work to flatten the curve and fight off COVID-19. I think in times of crisis, I think we all know that it’s the celebrities we count on most,” Reynolds cheekily said in a video. “They’re the ones that are going to get us through this.”
After a brief pause, Reynolds then remembered that celebrities are actually the least important during these trying times.
“Right after health care workers, of course,” he said. “First responders, people who work in essential services, ping pong players, mannequins, they’re great, childhood imaginary friends, sure. Like 400 other types of people.”
Reynolds also made headlines earlier this month when he apologized for his 2012 wedding to actress Blake Lively at a former slave plantation.
“It’s something we’ll always be deeply and unreservedly sorry for,” <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/ryan-reynolds-apologizes-for-2012-wedding-at-a-former-slave-plantation">he said</a>. “It’s impossible to reconcile. What we saw at the time was a wedding venue on Pinterest. What we saw after was a place built upon devastating tragedy.&#8221;
RELATED: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/ryan-reynolds-apologizes-for-2012-wedding-at-a-former-slave-plantation">Ryan Reynolds Apologizes For 2012 Wedding At A Former Slave Plantation</a>

Ryan Reynolds Tells Canadians To Stop Partying: ‘Don’t Kill My Mom’

COVID

Actor Ryan Reynolds has publicly apologized for hosting his wedding at a former slave plantation.
In 2012, the &#8220;Deadpool&#8221; actor, and his now-wife, actress Blake Lively, tied the knot at Boone Hall in South Carolina, and the venue offered the kind of idyllic scenery fit for such an occasion, its checkered past as a former slave plantation was not so pleasant. Now, eight years and one massive Black Lives Matter movement later, Reynolds has apologized.
Speaking with <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90525283/most-creative-people-2020-ryan-reynolds">Fast Company</a>, Reynolds said that choosing Boone Hall for their wedding venue was a &#8220;giant f***ing mistake.&#8221;
&#8220;It’s something we’ll always be deeply and unreservedly sorry for,” he said. &#8220;It’s impossible to reconcile. What we saw at the time was a wedding venue on Pinterest. What we saw after was a place built upon devastating tragedy. Years ago we got married again at home—but shame works in weird ways. A giant f***ing mistake like that can either cause you to shut down or it can reframe things and move you into action. It doesn’t mean you won’t fuck up again. But repatterning and challenging lifelong social conditioning is a job that doesn’t end.&#8221;
At the time of the wedding, the press mostly focused on the glamour of the event. It wasn&#8217;t until 2018 that Reynolds caught flack for the locale when he publicly praised Marvel&#8217;s &#8220;Black Panther.&#8221; As the Black Lives Matter movement picked up steam, he and Lively have donated considerable money to the NAACP and other charitable causes.
&#8220;It’s a topic he’s reluctant to talk about, in part because he worries that white celebrities too often drown out non-white voices, even if that’s not their intention,&#8221; reported Fast Company of Reynolds philanthropy.
In late May, Lively and Reynolds issued a statement about systemic racism and their desire to become better educated on the subject:
<blockquote>We&#8217;ve never had to worry about preparing our kids for different rules of law or what might happen if we&#8217;re pulled over in the car. We don&#8217;t know what it&#8217;s like to experience that life day in and day out. We can&#8217;t imagine feeling that kind of fear and anger. We are ashamed that in the past we&#8217;ve allowed ourselves to be uninformed about how deeply rooted systemic racism is.
We&#8217;ve been teaching our children differently than the way our parents taught us. We want to educate ourselves about other people&#8217;s experiences and talk to our kids about everything, all of it&#8230;  especially our own complicity. We talk about our bias, blindness and our own mistakes. We look back and see so many mistakes which have led us to deeply examine who we are and who we want to become. They&#8217;ve led us to huge avenues of education.
We are committed to raising our kids so they never grow up feeding this insane pattern and so they&#8217;ll do their best to never inflict pain on another being consciously or unconsciously. It&#8217;s the least we can do to honor not just George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and Eric Garner, but all the black men and women who have been killed when the camera wasn&#8217;t rolling.</blockquote>
RELATED: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/watch-ryan-reynolds-mocks-self-important-celebrity-responses-to-covid-19-pandemic">WATCH: Ryan Reynolds Mocks Self-Important Celebrity Responses To COVID-19 Pandemic</a>
<div class="adn ads" data-message-id="#msg-a:r-3847742602277322365" data-legacy-message-id="173bad4f1f1b1875">
<div class="gs">
<div class="">
<div id=":19h" class="ii gt">
<div id=":19g" class="a3s aXjCH ">
<div></div>
<div></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

“Pokemon Detective Pikachu” U.S. Premiere

Ryan Reynolds Apologizes For 2012 Wedding At A Former Slave Plantation

Racism

Actor Ryan Reynolds hilariously trolled the few celebrities who have engaged in self-important grandstanding during the COVID-19 pandemic, like those who joined in a collective rendition of John Lennon&#8217;s tired song &#8220;Imagine.&#8221;
Speaking to his Twitter followers on Monday, Reynolds advised everyone to practice social distancing while acknowledging that celebrities like himself are not nearly as important as the people keeping the Western world stable right now: grocers, healthcare workers, truckers, etc.
“We need to work to flatten the curve and fight off COVID-19. I think in times of crisis, I think we all know that it’s the celebrities we count on most,&#8221; Reynolds cheekily said. &#8220;They’re the ones that are going to get us through this.”
After a brief pause, Reynolds then remembered that celebrities are actually the least important during these trying times.
“Right after healthcare workers, of course,&#8221; he said. &#8220;First responders. People who work in essential services. Ping pong players. Mannequins, they’re great. Childhood imaginary friends, sure. Like 400 other types of people.”
Finished with the laughs, Reynolds finally reminded people to practice social distancing while driving home a positive message about resolve.
“Look, stay at home, practice social-distancing, wash your hands. We are gonna get through this thing. We’re gonna get through this thing together,&#8221; he concluded.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
Another important message from an important celebrity. Let’s spread the word not the virus. I happily nominate, <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenpage?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stevenpage</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Sethrogen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sethrogen</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/TerryR49776917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TerryR49776917</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlankTheCurve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlankTheCurve</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StayAtHomeSaveLives?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StayAtHomeSaveLives</a> <a href="https://t.co/IRJNI9Y6G9">pic.twitter.com/IRJNI9Y6G9</a>
&mdash; Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) <a href="https://twitter.com/VancityReynolds/status/1242237138239881216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
In fairness, not all celebrities have engaged in vacuous coronavirus-themed vanity projects to reinforce their need for affirmation. Some, like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Neil Diamond, have used the moment to bring people together with funny PSAs that shine a little light at a time of darkness. Over the weekend, singer Neil Diamond <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/watch-neil-diamond-sings-covid-19-edition-of-sweet-caroline">even performed</a> his own COVID-19 edition of his classic 1969 hit &#8220;Sweet Caroline.&#8221;
&#8220;I know we’re going through a rough time right now, but I love ya,” Diamond said. “I think, maybe if we sing together, well, we’ll just feel a little bit better. Give it a try, okay?”
Diamond changed out key lyrics to his famous song – “Hands, touching hands”; “reaching out / Touching me, touching you&#8221; – to instead sing, &#8220;Hands, washing hands /Reaching, don’t touch me, I won’t touch you.&#8221;
Arnold Schwarzenegger also reminded people to thank the real heroes during this pandemic.
&#8220;Thank you to our heroes,&#8221;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B97yeEOg_D7/"> he said</a> in a video posted to social media. &#8220;Remember to thank the heroes who are serving so selflessly right now &#8211; from doctors &amp; nurses to grocery store staff and delivery people. I play an action hero in the movies &#8211; they are the real action heroes.&#8221;
Last week, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams encouraged celebrities to raise awareness about social distancing, considering that young people were not taking the pandemic seriously.
“What I really think we need to do … [is] get our influencers — [NBA players] Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, we need to get Kylie Jenner, we need to get our social media influencers out there and helping folks understand that look, this is serious,” <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/surgeon-general-calls-on-celebrities-to-instruct-millennials-on-social-distancing">Adams said</a> on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
“This is absolutely serious. People are dying. We again are seeing new data emerging from Italy that suggests that young people may be at higher risk in different situations than what we previously thought,” he said. “Stay off the beaches.”

Today – Season 68

WATCH: Ryan Reynolds Mocks Self-Important Celebrity Responses To COVID-19 Pandemic

A Peloton commercial that went viral, though probably not for the reasons the company hoped, has inspired a mock follow-up ad and now public statements from the stars after experiencing several backlash and mockery. Along with &#8220;Peloton Girl&#8221; speaking out about her intentions in accepting the gig, her much-maligned &#8220;husband&#8221; has likewise felt compelled to respond at length in part to disavow what he fears will now be his &#8220;abusive&#8221; reputation.
&#8220;In early September, I filmed a commercial for the Peloton exercise bike company,&#8221; Vancouver-based actor and elementary school teacher Sean Hunter told <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/hk/blog/aesthetics-101/201912/disgraced-peloton-husband-speaks-out">Psychology Today</a> last week. &#8220;During the few days on set, I had a wonderful time working with the cast (&#8216;mother &amp; daughter&#8217;), and the amazing crew. It was an extremely positive experience, and I was excited to see the final clip. In late November, the commercial was posted and reviews started pouring in. At first, they were well received.&#8221;
But then things turned decidedly darker, &#8220;Peloton Husband&#8221; explained, as he learned amid a flood of &#8220;malicious feedback&#8221; that he&#8217;d become &#8220;a symbol of the patriarchy.&#8221;
&#8220;But a few days ago, that all changed,&#8221; he continued. &#8220;Reviews from my friends stopped as the video went viral. I soon noticed that the commercial had several thousand down votes as the tweets came out and talk shows weighed in. &#8216;Absolutely 100% chance that the husband in the Peloton ad is abusive.&#8217; (@allahpundit/twitter) &#8216;She would rather be anywhere else in the world than here, in her glacial home with the husband she loathes&#8217; (Katie Way, Vice US). Commenters essentially &#8216;blasted the promotion as sexist and mocked its message&#8217; (Janine Puhak, Fox News). I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. My 5 seconds of air time created an array of malicious feedback that is all associated with my face. My friend texted me today declaring that I’m &#8216;a symbol of the patriarchy.&#8217; &#8216;We have the chance to make #PelotonHusband a meme&#8217; (@matt_clarke/twitter).&#8221;
<iframe loading="lazy" title="The Gift That Gives Back | Peloton Bike Commercial" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pShKu2icEYw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
The massive backlash, he suggested, threatens to ruin his career.
&#8220;As my face continues to be screen shot online, I wonder what repercussions will come back to me,&#8221; he told Psychology Today. &#8220;I pride myself on being a great teacher and developing actor, and I can only hope that this affects neither. I’m grappling with the negative opinions as none of them have been constructively helpful. &#8216;I think the acting was corny because it was overdramatic&#8217; (Jeannie Mai, The Real Daytime). It’s really hard to improve when all feedback goes against any type of growth.&#8221;
&#8220;I currently sit here hoping that I’ll be able to continue auditioning for commercials without any taint, and that if my students happen to find the commercial and recognize me, they won’t think about me any different than they already know me,&#8221; he continued. &#8220;After all, this commercial has nothing to do with my ability to teach or who I am. Unfortunately, the problem is that viewers can mistake an actor as that person after they’ve seen them on television instead of a person given a script with no opinion on what they are being told to portray.&#8221;
&#8220;As I continue to reflect on the commercial, I consider these thoughts: Why are people creating so many additional narratives to the story?&#8221; he concluded. &#8220;Am I allowed to view the commercial positively after receiving such negative feedback? If recognized on the street, what will people’s first opinions be of me? The aftermath of the commercial has left me with more questions than answers, and this is only half the story. I reflect on what my co-actor must be dealing with, as she’s the other 25 seconds of the story.&#8221;
His co-star, Monica Ruiz, has also responded to the backlash and, thanks to actor Ryan Reynolds&#8217; company Aviation Gin, has managed to turn the potential disaster in a more humorous direction.
&#8220;I was happy to accept a job opportunity earlier this year from Peloton and the team was lovely to work with,&#8221; said Luis in a statement reported by <a href="https://deadline.com/2019/12/ryan-reynolds-peloton-girl-aviation-gin-1202802971/">Deadline</a>. &#8220;Although I’m an actress, I am not quite comfortable being in spotlight and I’m terrible on social media. So to say I was shocked and overwhelmed by the attention this week (especially the negative) is an understatement.&#8221;
“When Ryan and his production team called about <a href="https://deadline.com/tag/aviation-gin/" data-tag="aviation-gin">Aviation Gin</a>, they helped me find some humor in the situation,&#8221; she added in reference to a brief ad showing Pelaton Girl drinking, heavily, with friends after an apparent breakup with her &#8220;abusive&#8221; husband.  &#8220;I am grateful to both Peloton and now Aviation Gin for the work and giving me the opportunity to do what I love to do.&#8221;
Aviation Gin&#8217;s Peloton Girl relationship rehab video below:
<iframe loading="lazy" title="The Gift That Doesn&#039;t Give Back" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H2t7lknrK28?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Menu