, best known as Deadpool from the MCU, began his career by charming Hollywood with his acting chops before making waves in the business side of Tinseltown. Just when the world thought he had peaked, he went on to revive a struggling football team. The Canadian powerhouse deserves all the recognition for his contributions in several spheres of life, and thankfully, the government of his home country feels the same. Canada will bestow the star with one of its most prestigious civilian honors soon.
There are accolades from around the world — and then there are honors from your own people. The latter, without a doubt, reigns supreme.
A proud hometown to recognize Ryan Reynolds in a big way
Amid the blinding spotlight of Hollywood, Vancouver-born Ryan Reynolds never cut off his roots. The Wrexham AFC co-owner, while trotting the globe, actively contributed to Canada over the years via several charities, including Water First Education, Covenant House Vancouver, and more. For that reason, he will be inducted as an Officer of the Order of Merit this Canada Day. The ceremony featuring the segment is reported to take place in Ottawa, per the Vancouver Sun.
Besides Reynolds, musician Heather Rankin will also be inducted as an Officer of the Order of Canada. While receiving one’s country’s one of the most prestigious honors is a significant moment for anyone, for Reynolds, it is bound to mean more given the period of his life in which he is receiving it. Anyone who keeps up with tabloid gossip would know the havoc the legal battle between Blake Lively
and Justin Baldoni is causing in his life. And now, the small screen is about to document the whole ordeal.
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As the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni case heads for the screen, a complete overview could not come at a better time.
The story so far: Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Justin Baldoni
Ryan Reynolds has been at the center of a legal battle between his wife, Blake Lively, and Justin Baldoni for nearly half a calendar year now. Though the actor was not a formal part of the film that sparked the mayhem, Baldoni named him in a lawsuit he filed against Lively for reasons that sent shockwaves. As of now, Reynolds stands by his wife and faces a documentary being made on them
. But it is not all bad—Baldoni’s defamation and extortion claims against Lively and Ryan Reynolds have been dismissed, tilting the case in the couple’s favor.
Amid the cloudy days recently — which many whispered would aid in wiping Reynolds’s standing in pop culture — the honor in discussion must give him some kind of semblance regarding his relevance. As Reynolds prepares to add a new feather to his cap of accolades this Canada Day, people wonder if he will be present in person at the ceremony to receive his flowers. More importantly, anticipation is tenfold about his wife making an appearance by his side if he does opt to show up at the ceremony. Whether Reynolds makes a public appearance or not, one thing is for certain: Canada is not ready to let one of its brightest stars fall so soon.
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