Inside Ryan Reynolds' life from staggering net worth to business success
Ryan Reynolds, the Hollywood star with a staggering net worth and successful business ventures, continues to be a fan favourite.
Reynolds is set to return to our screens in an "edgy" new series that delves into the lesser-known creatures of the animal kingdom. The documentary, which will air on Disney+ this month, is titled Underdogs.
Underdogs aims to highlight how "Mother Nature's Z-listers have some of the smartest survival tricks". Reynolds will host the five-part series, shedding light on the "unsung heroes" of the animal world and their unique survival strategies.
But who exactly is Ryan Reynolds? From his net worth to his business endeavours and personal life, we delve deeper into his journey so far, reports .
Born on October 23, 1976, in Vancouver, Canada, Reynolds is the youngest of four children. He made his acting debut at the tender age of 13 in the Nickelodeon series Hillside.
He featured in several smaller films and shows before reportedly considering leaving the acting industry. However, his career really took off after his role in National Lampoon's Van Wilder in 2002, propelling him to stardom.
Ryan Reynolds, the Hollywood heartthrob and astute businessman, has soared to A-list stardom with a string of TV appearances in shows like 'Scrubs' and 'Zeroman', as well as box office hits such as Definitely Maybe and The Proposal.
Despite his varied success, it was his leap into superhero cinema that truly catapulted his fame. Although DC's Green Lantern was deemed a flop, Reynolds redeemed himself with his iconic role in Deadpool, which smashed records as one of the top-grossing R-rated films.
Reynolds isn't just a one-trick pony; he boasts an impressive linguistic repertoire, reportedly speaking French fluently and often quipping about his French heritage.
Off-screen, Reynolds is equally triumphant. He took on the role of creative director for Aviation gin, steering it to prominence before its 2020 sale for a staggering $600 million.
His business success shone again with Mint Mobile, pocketing a profit when T-Mobile snapped it up for an estimated $1.35 billion. In 2020, alongside Rob McElhenney, he acquired Wrexham Football Club, boosting its global profile and even producing the documentary Welcome to Wrexham.
His entrepreneurial spirit also led him to establish the advertising agency Maximum Effort.
The Hollywood star is reported to have a net worth of approximately $350 to $400million, placing him among the top 10 highest paid actors globally.
Reynolds first met his now-wife Blake Lively on the set of The Green Lantern in 2010. They began dating the following year and tied the knot in 2012.
The couple, who have children - James, Inez, and Betty and Olin- are often the subject of social media chatter due to their playful online banter. Betty even had a significant role in Reynold's latest Deadpool film, Deadpool and Wolverine.
Prior to meeting Lively, Reynolds was no stranger to high-profile relationships. He was engaged to fellow Canadian Alanis Morissette in 2004, but they split in 2007
In 2008, Reynolds married Scarlett Johansson in a private ceremony. However, the couple separated in 2010, citing a lack of quality time together. Johansson once told Time Out: "We work and then go home - I'd just stare at the wall for a few hours before I got to sleep."
Reynolds is known for his close friendships not only with his wife Blake Lively, but also with Rob McElhenney and Hugh Jackman.
Despite their public jesting, Reynolds and Jackman reportedly share a close bond, regularly supporting each other.
After collaborating on Deadpool and Wolverine, their on-screen chemistry was evident. Reynolds and McElhenney also made football headlines when they purchased a football team, despite not being particularly close beforehand.
McElhenney later revealed to People that Reynolds is now one of his closest friends.
Underdogs will be available to watch on Disney+ from June 16