Hollywood superstar Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are getting some serious heat after the “Deadpool” star described the two of them as “very working class.” (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Hollywood superstar Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are getting some serious heat after the “Deadpool” star described the two of them as “very working class”.
Critics were swift to point out the comment does not apply to his spouse, who grew up in a family of working actors and began her own lucrative on-screen career as a teen.
Reynolds, 48, made the remark in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter while discussing how he and Lively, 37, are raising their four children: James, 10, Inez, 8, Betty, 5, and Olin, 1.
“We try to give them as normal a life as possible. I try not to impose upon them the difference in their childhood to my childhood or my wife’s childhood,” Reynolds said.
“We both grew up very working class, and I remember when they were very young, I used to say or think, like, ‘Oh, God, I would never have had a gift like this when I was a kid’ or ‘I never would’ve had this luxury of getting takeout.’ Then I realised that that’s not really their bag of rocks to carry.
“They’re already very much in touch with gratitude and understanding the world enough to have a strong sense of empathy. Those are the things that I would think [would indicate] we’re doing an OK job — if our kids can empathise with other people and other kids,” he continued.
“But yes, it’s different. When I was a kid, you would just suck it up, get out of the house and be back by sundown, which I just can’t even imagine now.”
Ryan Reynolds has claimed that he and wife Blake Lively come from “working class’” backgrounds — but their property portfolio tells a very different story about their current lifestyle. (Picture: Instagram/Blake Lively)
Reynolds, who found unfathomable success with Deadpool and in romantic comedies like The Proposal, is reportedly worth more than $300 million, partly because he has diversified his business interests to include other industries like vodka distribution and the ownership of a European football team.
The Deadpool star was soon blasted for his “out-of-touch” statement, with critics calling attention to Lively’s upbringing, which many would consider to be very privileged.
The “It Ends With Us” star grew up in the entertainment world and has been described by some as a “nepo baby.”
Her father, Ernie Lively, an actor and director who died in 2021, reportedly cast her in his directorial project, “Sandman,” at the age of 10.
Meanwhile, her mother, Elaine, was a talent scout. Her parents and siblings have all reportedly worked in the entertainment industry.
While Lively was attending Burbank High School, her brother’s talent agent is said to have sent her on several auditions, through which she ultimately landed a role in the hit movie “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” at the age of 16.
As for Reynolds, his upbringing in Canada appears to have been much more humble than his wife’s. His late father was a cop, and his mother worked in retail.
These days, the successful showbiz couple boast an incredible shared fortune that is estimated to be worth upward of $350 million — and they have a swanky real estate portfolio to boot, having snapped up two dynamically different homes during their marriage: a country estate in Pound Ridge, New York, and a chic Tribeca loft in New York City.
Serene surroundings
The couple own a stunning property in upstate New York, where Reynolds is seen posing with his mother, Tammy. (Picture: Instagram/Blake Lively)
When in need of country life away from the bustling city, the family can escape to their suburban home in Westchester County, about an hour’s drive from Manhattan.
The upscale area is popular with celebrities: Susan Sarandon, Richard Gere, and Mike Myers have all lived here. It’s also not too far from Martha Stewart‘s 153-acre farm in Bedford, NY. Apparently, the domestic maven wasn’t impressed when introduced, calling the “Deadpool & Wolverine” star “not so funny” in real life.
According to property records, the two picked up the Pound Ridge estate for $5.7 million (A$9.1m) in 2012 — the same year they married.
Built in 1860, the seven-bedroom mansion offers 705.5 sqm of living space.
The 12-acre parcel appears to have a converted barn on the premises, as well as stone walls, a stocked pond, and orchards.
While no photos of the ultra-private property are available, a shot from Reynolds’ Instagram account with his mum gives a sense of the graphite exteriors of the charming property.
Chic in the city
They also own a picture-perfect apartment in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighbourhood. (Picture: Instagram/Blake Lively)
The dwelling is located inside a paparazzi-proof building. (Picture: Realtor.com)
When Reynolds and Lively want a date night, or head to events like the Met Gala, they can crash at their lavish pied-à-terre.
It’s also where the “Gossip Girl” alum flaunts her fashion-forward wardrobe on Instagram, and from those pretty pics, we’ve gotten a peek of the rustic-cool spaces.
According to multiple reports, the couple have a stylish condo in an haute Tribeca building. It’s a celebrity hot spot, as it’s been home to Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lawrence, and Harry Styles, among others.
Once a 19th-century book bindery, the building was converted into luxe residences with unique character. It now offers 53 loft-style homes and eight penthouses.
Offering the “highest degree of service,” the building also provides on-site, 24/7 staff.
Lively and Reynolds must love the history combined with the convenience of the paparazzi-proof building, where units cost anything from $6 million (A$9.6m) to $50 million (A$80m).
We don’t know specifically which unit they picked, but they had an option of a variety of spaces, including a loft or penthouse.
Units inside the apartment can cost anywhere between A$9.6m to A$80m.
Custom kitchens designed by Christopher Peacock are encased in wood and fluted glass cabinetry with 2-inch-thick Calacatta marble on the kitchen islands. Primary baths feature slabs of marble behind a freestanding tub, radiant floor heating, and a glass-enclosed rain shower with a built-in bench.
Residents also enjoy an indoor pool, fitness centre, wine lockers, and other high-end amenities. And paparazzi-averse residents can enter the building through a private garage, another huge perk.
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