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One of the biggest and highly paid actors today, Ryan Reynolds is best for being the face behind witty superhero Deadpool.
Before his career-defining role as Deadpool, the Canadian actor launched his career with The Odyssey, Two Guys and A Girl & A Pizza Place.
Not just one of the world's most famous actors, Reynolds has also made moves into different businesses as well as acquired football club Wrexham, which he co-owns with actor Rob McElhenney.
Here's everything you need to know about Ryan, including his career, net worth, ownership of Wrexham and his enviable relationship with Blake Lively.
How old is Ryan Reynolds?
Ryan Reynolds was born in Vancouver, Canada as the youngest of four boys. The actor, who was born on October 23, 1976, is currently 45 years old.
Growing up as "a really nervous kid," Reynolds described himself as "extremely sensitive," who found solace in his school productions.
He landed his first professional acting job at the age of 12 and then was cast in Canadian teen drama first called Hillside, later renamed Fifteen.
Ryan Reynolds ranks goal taking Wrexham to Wembley among 'top 10 moments in his life'
After Fifteen, which ran from 1991 to 1993, Reynolds was cast in few small roles, including a guest spot on The X-Files as well as films like Waiting, Just Friends, and Definitely. Maybe, which put him on the map. Since then Reynolds has experimented with everything from romance to action from The Proposal to Deadpool.
Why did Ryan Reynolds buy Wrexham?
Ryan Reynolds shows his "love" for Wrexham as co-owner sees club reach Wembley final
Ryan Reynolds and actor Rob McElhenney own football club Wrexham, on which they made a £2 million investment.
Speaking to This Morning presenter, Alison Hammond, Ryan revealed why he purchased Wrexham: "It seemed like an interesting proposition. We were looking at a bunch of different teams and the thing for me that really struck a chord about Wrexham was how intrinsically tied communities are to their football club.
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"It’s a more all encompassing project with Wrexham – their supporters, their community, and taking them back into the English Football League. That is our goal and our hope. We are super excited."
Reynolds and McElhenney explained that they have four goals with the takeover: reinforcing Wrexham’s values; expanding the club’s identity; awarding loyalty of fans, and a shot at success.
Who is Ryan Reynolds married to?
Ryan Reynolds is married to actress Blake Lively, whom he wed in September, 2012. The pair met each other while filming for Green Lantern in 2010.
However, at the time they met, both of them were relationships with other people: Lively was dating Gossip Girl co-star Penn Badgley while Reynolds was married to Scarlett Johansson.
By the autumn of 2011, both actors were single and began dating. In September 2012, the pair had a secret wedding in South Carolina.
They made their first red carpet appearance as a married couple at the 2014 Met Gala, announcing in October that they were expecting their first child together. Currently, Lively and Reynolds are parents to three daughters, James, 7, Inez, 5, and Betty, 2.
How much is Ryan Reynolds' net worth?
As of 2022, Ryan Reynolds' net worth is around £115 million. Back in 2018, the father of three earned £29 million with his superhero sequel Deadpool 2.
Reynolds also has an ownership stake in Mint Mobile, a wireless service provider, which is valued between £435 to £580 million.
The Vancouver-born star is also the owner of gin brand Aviation American, which is worth a whopping £443 million according to Business Insider.
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