Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are raising their four children in New York, but Reynolds revealed that his kids are proud dual citizens with Canadian passports. The children, daughters Betty, Ines, and James, and a son whose name has not been revealed, have spent significant amounts of time in Canada, particularly Vancouver, during Reynolds’ filming of movies like Deadpool and The Adam Project. He joked that he doesn’t want to have eight children, but the family connection to Canada is strong.
The Reynolds-Lively children brag about their Canadian roots, proudly declaring themselves as half Canadian, half American. Reynolds mentioned that they may even consider relocating to Canada in the future, as his wife, Blake Lively, is obsessed with Vancouver and its food scene. Reynolds attributes his childhood in Vancouver to shaping him into who he is today, giving him the tools to deal with challenges in his career. He expressed a deep appreciation for British Columbia, Vancouver, and the sense of empathy and optimism that he sees in the people he grew up with.
As a recipient of the Order of British Columbia, Reynolds feels a strong connection to the Canadian community and believes in making a positive impact in the world. He credits his upbringing in Vancouver for instilling in him and his peers a desire to make the world a better place. Reynolds maintains close friendships with people from his past, emphasizing the importance of supporting and rooting for each other in Hollywood as well as in personal relationships. His friendship with Hugh Jackman is a testament to this bond, with both actors expressing mutual support and admiration for each other.
Reynolds believes that the key to lasting friendships in Hollywood is similar to maintaining a successful partnership or marriage. He emphasizes the importance of genuinely rooting for the other person’s success, with both parties supporting each other through thick and thin. Reynolds and Lively’s relationship is built on this foundation of support and encouragement, with both partners actively cheering each other on. Their connection is strengthened by their shared values and beliefs, creating a deep sense of connection and mutual admiration between the two. Reynolds credits his upbringing in Vancouver for instilling in him the values of empathy and kindness that he carries with him in his relationships and career.
