History of Ryan Reynolds in Timeline
Ryan Reynolds is a successful Canadian-American actor, producer, and businessman, prominent in both comedic and superhero films. He achieved recognition as the world's second-highest-paid actor in both 2020 and 2024, with his films grossing over $6.5 billion globally. He has received several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award, and nominations for Grammy and Golden Globe Awards.
2002: Dating Alanis Morissette
In 2002, Ryan Reynolds began dating singer Alanis Morissette after meeting her at Drew Barrymore's birthday party.
2004: Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2004, one of Ryan Reynolds's most acclaimed films was 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle'.
2004: Engagement to Alanis Morissette
In 2004, Ryan Reynolds and Alanis Morissette announced their engagement.
February 2007: Calling Off Engagement with Alanis Morissette
In February 2007, Ryan Reynolds and Alanis Morissette mutually decided to call off their engagement.
April 2007: Dating Scarlett Johansson
Shortly after his breakup with Alanis Morissette, Ryan Reynolds began dating actress Scarlett Johansson in April 2007.
2007: People's Sexiest Men Alive List
In 2007, Ryan Reynolds was featured in People's Sexiest Men Alive list.
May 2008: Engagement to Scarlett Johansson
In May 2008, Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson announced their engagement.
2009: Adventureland
According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2009, one of Ryan Reynolds's most acclaimed films was 'Adventureland'.
2009: People's Sexiest Men Alive List
In 2009, Ryan Reynolds was again featured in People's Sexiest Men Alive list.
July 2010: Meeting Blake Lively
In July 2010, Ryan Reynolds first met Blake Lively while filming 'Green Lantern'.
December 14, 2010: Separation Announcement
On December 14, 2010, Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson announced their separation.
2010: Buried
According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2010, one of Ryan Reynolds's most acclaimed films was 'Buried'.
2010: Sexiest Man Alive
In 2010, Ryan Reynolds was named People's Sexiest Man Alive.
July 2011: Divorce Finalized
In July 2011, Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson's divorce was finalized.
October 2011: Dating Blake Lively
Ryan Reynolds began dating Blake Lively in October 2011.
2011: The Whale
According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2011, one of Ryan Reynolds's most acclaimed films was 'The Whale'.
September 9, 2012: Marriage to Blake Lively
On September 9, 2012, Ryan Reynolds married Blake Lively at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
2014: Hollywood's Popular Actor
In 2014, The Hollywood Reporter's Richard Newby recognized Ryan Reynolds as one of Hollywood's most popular actors for nearly 20 years, highlighting his diverse range of roles, particularly in comedy, action, and superhero films.
2015: Mississippi Grind
According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2015, one of Ryan Reynolds's most acclaimed films was 'Mississippi Grind'.
2015: Death of Father
In 2015, Ryan Reynolds's father, James, passed away after a twenty-year battle with Parkinson's disease.
December 15, 2016: Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On December 15, 2016, Ryan Reynolds received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.
2016: Deadpool
According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2016, one of Ryan Reynolds's most acclaimed films was 'Deadpool'.
2016: Golden Globe Nomination
In 2016, Ryan Reynolds received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his role in 'Deadpool'.
2017: Time 100
In 2017, Ryan Reynolds was included in Time magazine's Time 100, a list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2018: Deadpool 2
According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2018, one of Ryan Reynolds's most acclaimed films was 'Deadpool 2'.
2018: Discussing Anxiety
In 2018, Ryan Reynolds openly discussed his lifelong struggle with anxiety, revealing he often conducted interviews in character as Deadpool to manage his fears.
2018: Grammy Nomination
In 2018, Ryan Reynolds received a Grammy nomination for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for the soundtrack of 'Deadpool 2'.
2020: The Croods: A New Age
According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2020, one of Ryan Reynolds's most acclaimed films was 'The Croods: A New Age'.
2020: Apology for Wedding Venue
In 2020, Ryan Reynolds publicly apologized and expressed regret for choosing a wedding venue with ties to slavery.
2020: Celebrity 100 and High Earnings
In 2020, Ryan Reynolds was featured in Forbes' Celebrity 100 list as the eighteenth most powerful person and also ranked as the second-highest-paid actor globally, earning $71.5 million.
2020: First Time Voter
Ryan Reynolds attained American citizenship around 2018, and in 2020, he voted for the first time in the presidential election.
November 26, 2021: Governor General Performing Arts Award
On November 26, 2021, Mary Simon, governor general of Canada, honoured Ryan Reynolds with a Governor General Performing Arts Award.
2021: Free Guy
According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2021, one of Ryan Reynolds's most acclaimed films was 'Free Guy'.
April 2023: Dialogue for 'It Ends with Us'
In April 2023, Ryan Reynolds reportedly wrote a significant portion of dialogue for a rooftop scene featuring Blake Lively in the film 'It Ends with Us' without the director's knowledge, fueling speculation of a rift.
August 2023: Recipient of the Order of British Columbia
In August 2023, Ryan Reynolds was announced as a recipient of the Order of British Columbia, British Columbia's highest honor.
November 2023: Order of British Columbia Ceremony
In November 2023, Ryan Reynolds and his fellow honorees were scheduled to receive the Order of British Columbia award at a ceremony in Victoria.
November 24, 2024: Taylor Swift as Godmother
In November 2024, Ryan Reynolds confirmed that Taylor Swift is the godmother to his three daughters.
December 19, 2024: Officer of the Order of Canada
On December 19, 2024, Ryan Reynolds was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada, recognizing his achievements in film and philanthropic contributions.
2024: Deadpool & Wolverine
According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2024, one of Ryan Reynolds's most acclaimed films was 'Deadpool & Wolverine'.
2024: Anxiety Makes Him Quiet and Shy
In 2024, Ryan Reynolds reiterated that his anxiety makes him "quiet" and "shy" outside of acting.
2024: Grammy Nomination for Deadpool & Wolverine
In 2024, Ryan Reynolds was nominated again for the soundtrack of 'Deadpool & Wolverine' for a Grammy.
2024: Second-Highest-Paid Actor and Hottest Men List
In 2024, Ryan Reynolds was once again listed by Forbes as the second-highest-paid actor, earning $85 million, and was included on Harper's Bazaar's list of the 50 Hottest Men of All Time.
2024: Controversy Surrounding 'It Ends with Us'
In 2024, the production of 'It Ends with Us' faced controversy due to conflicts between Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni.
January 16, 2025: Lawsuit Filed Against Reynolds and Lively
On January 16, 2025, Justin Baldoni filed a $400 million lawsuit against Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, alleging extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy related to the production of "It Ends With Us".
March 2025: Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit
In March 2025, Ryan Reynolds filed a motion to be dismissed from Justin Baldoni's lawsuit, claiming no involvement in the matter beyond supporting Blake Lively, and denied that the character Nicepool in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' was a caricature of Baldoni.
2025: Film Grosses Over $6.5 Billion
As of 2025, Ryan Reynolds's films have grossed over $6.5 billion worldwide, according to The Numbers.
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