Here’s a family snapshot of Ryan Reynolds with his parents and three brothers—giving you a visual glimpse into the close-knit Reynolds clan.
Ryan Reynolds Family Tree
Parents
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James Chester “Jim” Reynolds — Father
A former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer turned food wholesaler, Jim married Tamara Lee Stewart ("Tammy") and had four sons. He battled Parkinson’s disease for about two decades, passing away on October 25, 2015 -
Tamara Lee “Tammy” Reynolds (née Stewart) — Mother
Worked in retail sales and raised four sons alongside her husband. She remained a steadfast figure in her sons’ lives, offering continuing support and presence
Siblings
Ryan is the youngest of four brothers:
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Jeff Reynolds — The oldest and described by Ryan as his “first friend ever.” Though private, he and Ryan share a very close bond
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Terry Reynolds — Became a Mountie like his father, serving with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in British Columbia
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Patrick Reynolds — Works as an elementary school teacher (specifically at Coyote Creek Elementary in British Columbia) and is also an artist
Ryan has often described his childhood with humor, recalling being a “moving target” among his older brothers, and humor helped him navigate that dynamic
Paternal Ancestry
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Chester Ambrose Reynolds — Ryan’s grandfather, served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta (1940–1944) representing the Social Credit Party
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The family’s roots trace back to Irish immigrants, and the 1921 Canadian census notes their origin and language preferences
Marital and Parental Highlights
Spouse
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Blake Lively — Married Ryan on September 9, 2012
Children
Ryan and Blake share four children:
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James Reynolds (daughter) — Born December 2014, named after Ryan’s late father, who saw her before passing away
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Inez Reynolds (daughter) — Born September 2016
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Betty Reynolds (daughter) — Born October 2019
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Olin Reynolds (son) — Born February 2023; name revealed at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere
All three daughters share a godmother—Taylor Swift, a close family friend—who revealed the role in mid‑2024
Summary Table
| Relation | Name | Notes |
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| Father | James Chester Reynolds | Ex-Mountie, food wholesaler; passed 2015; had complex bond |
| Mother | Tamara Lee “Tammy” Reynolds | Retail sales; supporting family presence |
| Brother (eldest) | Jeff Reynolds | Private; Ryan’s "first friend" |
| Brother (middle) | Terry Reynolds | RCMP Mountie like their dad |
| Brother (middle) | Patrick Reynolds | Elementary school teacher and artist |
| Grandfather (paternal) | Chester Ambrose Reynolds | Alberta MLA (1940–1944); Canadian with Irish roots |
| Spouse | Blake Lively | Married 2012 |
| Children | James, Inez, Betty, Olin | Three daughters, one son; Taylor Swift is godmother to the girls |
In a Nutshell
Ryan Reynolds grew up as the youngest of four sons in a humorously rough-and-tumble household with three protective older brothers. His paternal side includes a grandfather involved in Canadian politics and roots that trace to Irish ancestry. On the personal front, he’s married to actress Blake Lively, with whom he shares four children—three daughters and a son—with a close circle including Taylor Swift as godmother to his daughters.
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