Ryan Reynolds's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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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. He is best known for his roles in comedic and superhero films, achieving recognition as one of the highest-paid actors globally in both 2020 and 2024. He has received a Primetime Emmy Award and nominations for two Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Films in which he has had a leading role have grossed $6.5 billion worldwide.

2007: People's Sexiest Men Alive List

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

2009: People's Sexiest Men Alive List

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

2010: Sexiest Man Alive

In 2010, Ryan Reynolds was named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine.

December 15, 2016: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

On December 15, 2016, Ryan Reynolds received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.

2016: Critical and commercial success with Deadpool

In 2016, Ryan Reynolds achieved significant critical and commercial success with the superhero film "Deadpool", grossing $782 million.

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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 List

In 2017, Ryan Reynolds was included in the Time 100 list, which is a compilation of the 100 most influential people in the world, selected annually by Time magazine.

2018: Grammy Nomination for Deadpool 2 Soundtrack

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

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2020: Celebrity 100 List

In 2020, Ryan Reynolds appeared in the Celebrity 100 list, a compilation of the 100 most powerful public figures in the world, as selected annually by Forbes, where he was listed as the eighteenth-most-powerful person in the world. That same year, Forbes also listed him as the second-highest-paid actor in the world, with earnings of $71.5 million.

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.

October 2022: Honoured with 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.

August 2023: Order of British Columbia

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

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

August 2024: Films led box office

In August 2024, Ryan Reynolds and 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. Their respective films, "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.

2024: Second-Highest-Paid Actor and Hottest Men List

In 2024, Forbes listed Ryan Reynolds as the second-highest-paid actor in the world, with earnings of $85 million. That year, he was also included on Harper's Bazaar's list of the 50 Hottest Men of All Time.

2024: Grammy Nomination for Deadpool & Wolverine Soundtrack

Ryan Reynolds was nominated for the soundtrack of Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024.

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