Ryan Reynolds's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Ryan Reynolds. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian-American actor, entrepreneur, and producer, renowned for his roles in comedic and superhero films. He ranked as the world's second-highest-paid actor in both 2020 and 2024. Reynolds has garnered critical acclaim, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominations for two Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. As a leading actor, his films have collectively grossed $6.6 billion worldwide, demonstrating his significant impact on the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

1998: Breakthrough Role in Two Guys and a Girl

In 1998, Ryan Reynolds had his breakthrough role as medical student Michael "Berg" Bergen in Two Guys and a Girl.

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2007: People's Sexiest Men Alive

Ryan Reynolds was featured in People's Sexiest Men Alive in 2007.

2009: People's Sexiest Men Alive

Ryan Reynolds was featured in People's Sexiest Men Alive in 2009.

2010: People's Sexiest Man Alive

In 2010, Ryan Reynolds was named People's Sexiest Man Alive.

December 15, 2016: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

On December 15, 2016, Ryan Reynolds received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2016: Starring in Deadpool

In 2016, Ryan Reynolds achieved commercial success as the titular character in Deadpool and received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance.

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2016: Critical and Commercial Success with Deadpool

In 2016, Ryan Reynolds achieved significant success with "Deadpool", grossing $782 million. He played Wade Wilson / Weapon XI, reprising a role he had previously played in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

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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.

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2017: Time 100

In 2017, Ryan Reynolds was named as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world, earning a spot in the Time 100 list.

2017: Recognition as One of Time's 100 Most Influential People and Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2017, Time included Ryan Reynolds in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world and he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2018: Release of Deadpool 2

In 2018, "Deadpool 2" was released and became a commercial success, grossing $715 million.

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2018: Grammy Nomination

In 2018, Ryan Reynolds received a Grammy nomination for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for the soundtrack of Deadpool 2.

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2020: Celebrity 100 List

In 2020, Ryan Reynolds was listed in Forbes' Celebrity 100 list as the eighteenth-most-powerful public figure, and was also noted as the second-highest-paid actor globally, earning $71.5 million.

November 26, 2021: Governor General Performing Arts Award

On November 26, 2021, Ryan Reynolds was honoured with a Governor General Performing Arts Award by Mary Simon, governor general of Canada.

October 2022: Humanitarian Award

In October 2022, Ryan Reynolds was honoured with the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television's Humanitarian Award at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards.

2022: Welcome to Wrexham release

In 2022, the Emmy Award-winning television series Welcome to Wrexham, documenting Ryan Reynolds' co-ownership of Welsh soccer club Wrexham, was released.

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August 2023: Order of British Columbia Recipient

In August 2023, Ryan Reynolds was announced as a recipient of the Order of British Columbia, British Columbia's highest honour.

November 2023: Order of British Columbia Ceremony

In November 2023, Ryan Reynolds and his fellow honourees were scheduled to receive the Order of British Columbia at a ceremony in Victoria.

August 2024: Box Office Success for Reynolds and Lively

In August 2024, Ryan Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, became the first married Hollywood couple since Bruce Willis and Demi Moore in 1990 to have separate films leading the box office on the same weekend. "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "It Ends with Us" claimed the number one and two spots.

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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 both his achievements in film and his philanthropic contributions.