Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively may seem inseparable now, but Reynolds was previously engaged to Alanis Morissette, a successful musician from the ’90s, in the early 2000s. The couple met at Drew Barrymore’s birthday party in 2002 and quickly hit it off, bonding over their shared Canadian heritage. They became a celebrity couple within a few months and were seen together at various high-profile events before getting engaged in June 2004.
Their relationship seemed serious and secure, with Reynolds even flying to Ottawa to ask Morissette’s parents for permission before proposing. However, they never set a wedding date as they felt they were already committed to each other. Unfortunately, in February 2007, after five years together, they announced their breakup in a joint statement to the press. Morissette channeled her heartache from the split into her music, with her 2008 album “Flavors of Entanglement” inspired by their separation.
Despite the pain of the breakup, Morissette expressed that the album was cathartic for her, allowing her to move through the grief and towards healing. Reynolds went on to quickly announce his engagement to Scarlett Johansson the same month the album was released. Morissette wished both him and Johansson happiness and success in their relationship, showing grace and dignity in the face of the heartbreak.
During their relationship, both Reynolds and Morissette were open about their feelings, with Morissette describing Reynolds as a supportive and loving partner. Reynolds also showed admiration for Morissette’s music, creating a playful dynamic between the two. Since their breakup, both have moved on to new relationships, with Reynolds marrying Lively in 2012 and Morissette marrying hip hop artist Souleye in 2010. They have both referenced each other in interviews over the years but have only had kind words to say about each other.
Morissette has expressed her aversion to public relationships following the split, focusing on her marriage and children with Souleye. Meanwhile, Reynolds has maintained a lighthearted attitude, even singing along to Morissette’s songs in public and humorously mentioning her on various occasions. Despite the end of their relationship, both Reynolds and Morissette have found happiness with their respective partners, and they continue to reflect on their past love with respect and fondness.
