The Truth About Ryan Reynolds And Blake Lively's Insanely Glamorous Life
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are even better together than they are apart. The glamorous celebrity "it" couple gives off real-life "Barbie and Ken" vibes when they're by each other's sides. Their fairytale romance began after meeting on set, and we watched their love story unfold on exclusive red carpets and continue onto the Hollywood Walk of Fame – this time alongside their growing family.
After saying "I Do" in 2012, Reynolds and Lively's life has read like a movie script, with European vacations, designer clothes, a mansion in the suburbs, personal assistants, celebrity confidants, and a staggering combined net worth. And although the pair have so much, Reynolds and Lively still remember to give back to those less fortunate then themselves.
Now with three daughters, parts of Reynolds and Lively's life are surely unglamorous, like the "dirty work" of diaper-changing; but with their money and fame, the playful pair takes it all in stride by trolling each other on social media. So it's safe to say that things are pretty "solid" in the Lively-Reynolds household. Here's a look into the lavish life of a Hollywood king and his queen.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively met on a $200 million movie set
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively first laid eyes on each other when they were both cast as the romantic leads in 2011's The Green Lantern. While they were filming, they were both in relationships; Lively was with her Gossip Girl co-star Penn Badgley, and Reynolds was married to Scarlett Johansson. Even still, back then, the couple admitted to having on-screen chemistry, which is apparent in the interviews they did to promote the film.
Since Reynolds and Lively were attached to others, they didn't act on that initial spark, and instead built a solid foundation as close friends. "We were buddies back then," Reynolds told Entertainment Weekly. Oddly, when they later became single, they still didn't consider dating each other! "We were such good friends for so long...It didn't click for a good year and a half," Lively explained to Entertainment Weekly. All of that changed a year after the film, when they went on a double date with different people and fireworks flew for them instead.
Although the superhero film only made $220 million on a $200 million budget, it led to the creation of a very chic couple!
Ryan Reynolds proposed to Blake Lively with a $2 million ring
When it was time to put a ring on Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds did it in style. In 2012, the star of The Proposal got down on one knee with a massive sparkler estimated to have set him back a whopping $2 million. The smitten soon-to-be-fiancé designed the pricey bauble himself with the help of celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, who also crafted a $5 million engagement ring for Beyoncé and an $8 million-dollar rock for Kim Kardashian. Therefore, it's no surprise that Lively considers it her most prized piece. "My most treasured possession is my engagement ring made by my dear friend Lorraine Schwartz, because of the love and meaning it symbolizes," she gushed to Vogue.
As for its intricate design, the rock is an impressive 12 carats with a rose-gold diamond band. At the time, Lively started a Hollywood trend of rose-gold rings. The roster of celebrity women who followed in her footsteps include Leighton Meester, Lively's Gossip Girl co-star, who got engaged the following year. In 2015, Julianne Hough also received a rose-gold ring from Lorraine Schwartz. Imitation is the highest form of flattery!
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's wedding was literally out of a scene from The Notebook
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's wedding was straight out of a romance novel. The pair wed at Boone Hall Plantation in South Carolina, which was used as a home in the film adaptation of The Notebook (via Southern Living).
The stunning bride walked down the aisle in a Marchesa gown with rose-gold embroidery, while the dapper groom sported a Burberry suit with custom suspenders (via People). Although much about the lavish event was kept secret, Martha Stewart had the exclusive on intricate details, including flower petals dipped in rose-gold glitter and a decadent dessert table.
The star-studded affair had a guest list that included Lively's Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel, and Amber Tamblyn. As for entertainment, Florence Welch sang at the reception, though the accompanying sparklers to her show caused quite a mishap. "I look down and my wedding dress has a big burn mark from one of the sparklers," Lively told Vogue (via Harper's Bazaar). Ever the gentleman, Reynolds turned that disastrous moment into a silver lining. "You'll always remember that moment with Florence singing and the sparklers," he said.
The $2 million mansion Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively call home is close to many celebrity neighbors
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively chose to raise their family in the New York county of Westchester, in the suburb of Bedford. Known for its picturesque landscapes, farms, and large estates, it's a short drive to Manhattan — thus its celebrity appeal. Famous faces like Kate and Rooney Mara were raised there, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones lived there, and designer Ralph Lauren and Martha Stewart still call the quaint town home.
Their not-so-humble abode, which set Reynolds and Lively back a staggering $2 million, boasts seven bedrooms and six bathrooms on 11.65 acres (via Hello!) where their three daughters — Inez, Betty, and James Reynolds — can play. During the COVID-19 pandemic, fans were given a glimpse into their home where they quarantined together. During that time, Reynolds did an interview there for The Tonight Show and Lively posted photos throughout the residence for her 33rd birthday (via Elle).
The Lively-Reynolds enjoy their quiet suburban lifestyle and have been spotted horseback riding and dining at the Bedford Post Inn, the upscale eatery partly-owned by Richard Gere, where Lively had her baby shower.
When it's time to vacation, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively take over-the-top trips around the world
After getting married, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively wasted no time taking lavish vacations, starting with their honeymoon in Africa. Now, with their children in tow, they still make time for memorable trips — just to family-friendly places like Disneyland.
Many of Reynolds and Lively's travels take place on location around their movie schedules. When Lively filmed the thriller The Shallows in Australia, her husband brought their then-10-month-old daughter, James Reynolds, there for some quality time down under; the trio was photographed on a boat on their way to an island in New South Wales. And when Lively made the 2020 movie The Rhythm Section in Ireland, Reynolds visited the set with James and Inez Reynolds, and the brood toured Dublin together; Reynolds posted vacay shots from an Irish garden on Instagram. "We don't split up, like, I shoot movies, and my wife shoots movies, and we go travel all over the place and we just all go together," Reynolds told Access. "I think that's been the best part of it, is that we really don't spend a lot of time apart."
Before Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively dated, they were coupled up with other celebrities
Before they became #RelationshipGoals, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively dated some of the biggest names in entertainment. This is actually Reynolds' second marriage, as he spent close to three years wedded to Scarlet Johansson. The pair had a whirlwind romance — meeting in April of 2007, getting engaged in May of 2008, and making it official in September of that year. In a Vanity Fair interview, Johansson said, "I mean, the first time I got married I was 23 years old...Maybe I kind of romanticized it, I think, in a way."
Before that, Reynolds was in another highly-publicized courtship with fellow Canadian Alanis Morissette — who's undergone a stunning transformation — to whom he was engaged. The couple met in 2002 and called it quits in 2007 after an on-and-off-again relationship.
Before settling down, Lively also enjoyed dating her share of celebrities. In May of 2011, she cozied up to Leonardo DiCaprio, going public with the ladies' man at Cannes and vacationing with him in Italy. By October, however, they'd already split. Additionally, in her early 20s, Lively dated Penn Badgley for three years.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively posed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame when Reynolds was given a star
A very glamorous milestone for Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively came when he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016. The then-40 year old was awarded the coveted accolade for being one of "Hollywood's most diverse leading men seamlessly transitioning through varied genres of drama, action and comedy." During the ceremony, A-Lister Anna Faris, Reynolds' co-star in Waiting and Just Friends, gave a speech calling him one of her "most favorite people on the planet."
Just a few months earlier, Reynolds and Lively had welcomed their second daughter, Inez Reynolds, but that didn't stop them from looking absolutely glamourous. "This is one of the rare occasions when we thought we got to bring the whole clan," Reynolds told Extra. "I'd regret it in 20 years if I didn't."
The adorable family of four posed in designer outfits, with Lively in Christian Louboutin heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewels, and Reynolds in Brunello Cucinelli (via Vanity Fair). In his acceptance speech, Reynolds praised his wife for being "the best thing that's ever happened" to him.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's combined net worth is staggering
Ryan Reynolds has come a long way from his first role at 13 in the Canadian drama Fifteen. He's now worth a reported $150 million and in 2020, Forbes named him the second-highest paid actor that year, earning $71.5 million. This astonishing figure included $40 million just from Netflix's Six Underground and Red Notice.
As one the most successful leading men in Hollywood, one of Reynolds' biggest credits to date is for the box-office smash Deadpool. The 2016 movie, which earned $783 million, enjoyed the biggest R-rated opening of all time and the biggest February opening in box office history. It made the multitalented actor, who also produced the film, a staggering $2 million, with an extra $10 million in bonuses (via The Hollywood Reporter).
As for Blake Lively, she also holds her own financially with a net worth of $30 million. After breaking into the industry at 17 with 2005's The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, she landed a leading role in Gossip Girl, earning $60,000 per episode. The popular drama lasted for six seasons, which means that Lively earned over $7 million for that gig alone!
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively spoil each other with lavish gifts
When it comes time to shower one another with presents, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively only gift the very best. In 2017, for Valentine's Day, Reynolds showed his love for his wife by presenting her with diamond earrings in the shape of an arrow by jeweler Anita Ko. A smitten Lively gushed about the sparklers to Elle, saying, "The cupid got me very bad with him. I have it very very bad for my husband, so it's a nice representation of that for me, that's why I loved it."
In 2019, Lively returned the favor with an equally opulent display of affection. She commissioned a painting for her husband from artist Danny Galieote with details from his early life, such as his childhood home, his first job as a paperboy, and his idol, actor John Candy. To thank her, a grateful Reynolds took to Instagram with a photo of himself standing by the impressive artwork. "This piece of art is the greatest present my wife has ever given me," he wrote in the caption. "If there's ever a fire, I'm grabbing this first. I'll come back for Blake."
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have lucrative side hustles
When they aren't gracing movie sets, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are hard at work on side hustles in various arenas. In 2018, Reynolds expanded his business portfolio by buying a stake in Aviation Gin. Although he sold the brand in a $610 million deal, he still retains a piece of its profit. Then in 2019, Reynolds shelled out cash to buy a majority stake in the wireless provider Mint Mobile. "Celebrities generally invest in high-end products like skincare brands or delicious gin companies," he said (via CNN), a playful dig to his alcohol label.
Reynolds also has his hand in another tech venture; he joined the Match Group, which owns Match.com, Tinder, OKCupid, and Hinge, as an investor (via The Hollywood Reporter). "I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and work with the team on their future growth and success," he explained.
For her part in their extra earnings, Lively launched Preserve, which Vogue described as "part digital monthly magazine, part e-commerce venture, part video blog." And when it went under, Lively wasn't worried, telling Vanity Fair, "I've asked my assistant to just play 'Shake It Off' on a loop."
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donate a big chunk of change to charity
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are known for their generosity to countless charities. In his native Canada, Reynolds donated $250,000 to Covenant House, which supports at-risk homeless youth. "For us, helping Covenant House this way isn't a donation, but an investment in compassion and empathy; something the world needs more of," the actor said (via People).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Reynolds and Lively stepped up to help those suffering. They donated $100,000 each to four New York hospitals and 30 percent of proceeds from Aviation Gin to aid unemployed bartenders in the US, Canada, and the UK (via the New York Daily News). The compassionate pair even created a video to show their gratitude to the staff at the hospital close to their Westchester, New York home.
The philanthropists also gave $1 million to split between Feeding America and Food Banks Canada. "We're obscenely, and I mean obscenely privileged to be able to do that," Reynolds, who grew up in a middle class neighborhood, said on The Tonight Show. "If you're a company that's staying afloat and doing well, you got to give back."
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively strut down red carpets in designer fashion
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively always turn heads on red carpets. From being the pair that Vogue named Best Dressed at the 2017 Golden Globes to People calling them the Hottest Couple at the Met Gala in 2014, they're always dressed to impress.
For looking dapper both in three-piece suits and white t-shirts, Reynolds, who was named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2010, always makes GQ's best dressed lists. Additionally, having clothes made especially for him by wardrobe departments on movie sets definitely has its perks. "That's where a lot of my clothes come from by the way," Reynolds said of his eclectic closet to The New York Times. "I mean they were tailored to me, so where else are they going to go?"
As for his wife's closet, wannabe fashionistas everywhere marveled when Lively mistakenly showed it off in a since-deleted Instagram post. It was filled with racks of the world's priciest designer shoe labels like Manolo Blahnik, Lanvin, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, and Christian Louboutin (via E! News).
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively hire personal assistants and trainers
To keep them looking good on-screen, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively work with personal trainer to the stars, Don Saladino. The fitness guru has trained the likes of John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Liev Schreiber, and Hugh Jackman.
Since many of Reynolds' movie roles require him to be shirtless, the hard work he puts in with Saladino pays off. In fact, the trainer even posted a never-before-seen photo of the actor's ridiculously toned abs while prepping for Deadpool 2.
Lively seems to approve of their trainer, and reposted her husband's photo of a shirtless and toned Saladino to her Instagram story (via In Style), replying to her equally buff husband, "I keep swiping right. This isn't working."
Reynolds and Lively also hire assistants to manage their busywork and personal lives. Just days after the birth of her second daughter, Lively made headlines by attending the nuptials of her best friend-turned-assistant Jessica Snyder, who worked with the actress from 2010 to 2013 (via People). She posted an Instagram photo with Snyder in her wedding dress and praised her by saying, "Thank you for being everything. I love you."
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively rub elbows with the biggest names in entertainment
To say that Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have friends in high places is quite the understatement. The pair has socialized with John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, and double dated with John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, as well as supported their projects in person and on social media. Taylor Swift is also a dear friend, as she attended Lively's baby shower, had them over on the 4th of July, and used James Reynolds' voice in her song "Gorgeous."
Reynolds and Lively also get close to A-listers who've shared the screen with them. When Reynolds filmed The Hitman's Bodyguard with Salma Hayek, she posted a photo herself on Instagram cooking dinner at his mansion, holding his daughter Inez Reynolds. Anna Kendrick — who worked with both Reynolds and Lively — became such good pals with the couple that she joined them in trolling one another. And after bonding on the set of The Proposal, Reynolds and Sandra Bullock sang to their co-star Betty White on Twitter.
Reynolds also has a well-documented bromance with Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal, even celebrating National Best Friends Day with them (via Today).