Ryan Reynolds Family Tree: The Story Behind Deadpool's Star

Ryan Rodney Reynolds, born 23 October 1976 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is a Canadian-American actor and producer — Deadpool trilogy (2016, 2018, 2024), The Proposal (2009), Free Guy (2021), Red Notice (2021). Co-owner of Wrexham AFC (the Welsh football club) and Aviation Gin. Five-time People Sexiest Man Alive nominee.

The Family's Roots: An Irish-Canadian Vancouver Family

The Reynolds family is Irish-Canadian through Ryan's paternal line.

His Parents

Father: James Chester "Jim" Reynolds (1942–2015) — Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer; later food wholesaler; died of Parkinson's disease.

Mother: Tammy Lee Reynolds — retail salesperson.

His Brothers

Ryan is the youngest of four sons:

Jeff Reynolds — eldest; police officer.

Patrick Reynolds — RCMP officer.

Terry Reynolds — restaurateur.

His First Wife: Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson (b. 22 November 1984) — actress. Ryan and Scarlett married in September 2008; divorced July 2011.

His Wife: Blake Lively

Blake Lively (b. 25 August 1987) — actress (Gossip Girl, A Simple Favor, It Ends with Us). Ryan and Blake married on 9 September 2012.

Their Children

James Reynolds, born December 2014 — daughter.

Inez Reynolds, born September 2016 — daughter.

Betty Reynolds, born October 2019 — daughter.

Olin Reynolds, born February 2023 — son (whose name was kept private for a while).

The Reynolds Family Tree at a Glance

Family Origins: Irish-Canadian; Vancouver.

Father: James Reynolds (1942–2015) — RCMP; died of Parkinson's.

Mother: Tammy Lee Reynolds — retail.

Brothers: Jeff; Patrick (RCMP); Terry.

First Wife: Scarlett Johansson (m. September 2008, div. July 2011).

Wife: Blake Lively (m. 9 September 2012).

Children with Blake: James (b. December 2014); Inez (b. September 2016); Betty (b. October 2019); Olin (b. February 2023).

Ryan Reynolds:

  • Born 23 October 1976, Vancouver
  • Kitsilano Secondary School; Kwantlen Polytechnic University
  • Early career: Hillside (Canadian TV, 1991); Two Guys and a Girl (1998–2001)
  • Films: Van Wilder (2002), The Amityville Horror (2005), The Proposal (2009), Buried (2010), Green Lantern (2011), Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), Free Guy (2021), Red Notice (2021), The Adam Project (2022), Deadpool & Wolverine (2024 — biggest R-rated film ever)
  • Aviation Gin: co-owner; sold to Diageo for $610 million in 2020
  • Mint Mobile: stake sold to T-Mobile for $1.35 billion in 2024
  • Wrexham AFC: co-owner with Rob McElhenney from November 2020; Welcome to Wrexham (FX, 2022 — Emmy-winning documentary series)
  • Honorary Canadian Walk of Fame star

What the Reynolds Family Story Teaches Us

An RCMP father lost to Parkinson's in 2015. A retail mother. Three elder brothers (two police officers). A first marriage to one actress that ended after 3 years; a second marriage to another that has produced four children. A career that includes acting, business, and football-club ownership.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Ryan story carries the same lesson. Some careers expand into business empires. Reynolds's Aviation Gin and Mint Mobile sales (combined $1.96+ billion) are on the family record alongside every Deadpool film. Write down what each family member built outside their main career.

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