- Blake Lively is applauding Ryan Reynolds for being a devoted husband and father.
- Before accepting the prestigious American Cinematheque Award in Los Angeles on Thursday night, the Spirited actor, 46, gave an emotional speech in which Lively shared behind-the-scenes tales about her husband’s commitment to his work and his boundless love for his family.
- The 35-year-old actress praised the actor for his “art, his heart, his generosity, his humour, his integrity, his unrivalled work ethic, his self-deprecating levity, and his hard-earned depths in his screenplays.
Additionally, Lively, who is expecting the couple’s fourth child, said that the Deadpool actor had gone above and beyond the requirements of family life.
She said, “And now I am his home, and our girls are his home.” “He rushes home, whether it’s from across the world or a conference across the street, much like the 19-year-old lad [who used to commute home to Canada]. We would be really worried if he didn’t wear his clothes when he returned from the set.”
Lively went on to say “Regardless of whether he arrived wearing clown makeup, artificial scars, superhero uniforms, shoes, or fake blood, Daddy always makes it home. And that man returns to his real life in a way I have never seen before. especially not by someone who is able to give his professional life his all.”
“He has the ability to simultaneously be everything to everyone. He is the one who is always in the moment “She spoke. And while he does produce magic in his work, “man, oh man, does he produce magic in his real life.”
The Gossip Girl alum ended her statement with some humour as Reynolds sobbed in response to his wife’s poignant words.
“Honestly, guys, please stop giving Ryan awards,” she teased. “I am running out of precious shelf space for my tchotchkes.”
In Reynolds’ speech, the honoree mixed his trademark humor with humility when it came time to accept the award, and returned the love right back to Lively, his wife of 10 years and with whom he shares three daughters.
“I get to spend my days working with my favorite actor of all, my wife, Blake,” said Reynolds. “You’re the greatest ghostwriter in Hollywood history. You have literally authored me into this moment. And I know ultimately, and I don’t want to get too romantic here, but I know ultimately we’re all just a bunch of screaming meat suits, clinging to a rock, hurling through space.”
He added, “But if there’s one thing I’m certain of, it’s that none of us are in control of our destiny in any way or shape or form. Blake is!”
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