made headlines lately—not for a blockbuster role or dazzling performance, but thanks to some headline drama involving his wife, Blake Lively
, and her It Ends With Us
co-star, Justin Baldoni. While that Hollywood feud brews, Reynolds is busy stressing over something entirely different: football. Since he and Rob McElhenney took over Wrexham in 2021, the club has gone from underdog to unstoppable. With another promotion within reach, Reynolds admits he can barely bear the ball game tension, which he very recently expressed.
Ryan Reynolds’ childhood love for soccer sparked his rescue of Wrexham AFC. Recently, he has expressed stress over the club’s growth, as his passion fuels the team’s rise.
From Hollywood to the football pitch: Wrexham’s climb shakes Ryan Reynolds
Wrexham is on the brink of something big—promotion to the Championship, the second tier of English football. With two games left, they are sitting in second place, needing a win against Charlton and a Wycombe slip-up to seal their spot. If they succeed, they will join teams like Leicester, a Premier League champion and FA Cup winner. But the pressure is palpable. “I have, literally, like an 8-inch ulcer in my stomach right”
Reynold expressed tensions for “the end of the season,”
to the TIME100 Summit. The tension is enough to drive anyone mad.
#BREAKING: Wrexham A.F.C, the club made famous by Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, is reportedly headed to Victoria to face off against Melbourne Victory in July. @tommorris32 #9News pic.twitter.com/L9sxsCJgmP
— 9News Melbourne (@9NewsMelb) April 3, 2025
Wrexham’s rise under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney is becoming almost too predictable. A third consecutive promotion is within reach, defying the odds even with celebrity power, something Salford City, owned by Manchester United legends like David Beckham, Gary Neville, and Ryan Giggs, has not managed. With a hit streaming series and a record £26.7 million turnover, Wrexham is dominating both on and off the pitch, showing that success is more than just fame and fortune. And just as Reynolds pours his heart into Wrexham, his devotion to Blake Lively was equally evident last night.
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Hollywood’s power couple is back in full force! Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds stole the spotlight at the Time100 Gala in New York, not only with their timeless glamour but also their subtle yet unmistakable gestures of affection.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ radiant chemistry takes over Time100 Gala red carpet
At the Time100 Gala, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds embodied a fairy-tale romance. As they graced the red carpet at Lincoln Center, their connection was unmistakable—hands intertwined, arms linked, their love shining through. Lively looked like a vision from a dream, draped in a soft coral gown by Zuhair Murad. The gown’s delicate pleats and fitted corset accentuated her figure, while the train flowed behind her like a magical trail. Her accessories—glimmering heels, emerald earrings, and floral rings—added a touch of whimsy and grace.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds on the #TIME100 red carpet.
🎥 @GMA pic.twitter.com/JLMgVPnGKE
— Spur Play (@spurplay) April 25, 2025
Blake Lively stepped out radiating fresh-spring vibes, flaunting a flirty manicure and a lip color that flirted right back with her outfit. Her iconic blonde waves were in full Hollywood form—because, of course, they were. Ryan Reynolds? Ever the suave gent, he rocked a tux, a sleek silver watch, and—plot twist—playful friendship bracelets. Lively’s mom, Elaine Lively, shimmered in sheer black. Maybe it is rekindled bestie energy
with Taylor Swift
that is lighting Lively up. Still, while Reynolds doted on Lively, his Wrexham loyalty looked… strained.
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