Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have been married since 2012 and share four children.
Key facts
- •Lively and Reynolds first met while starring together in the 2011 superhero film Green Lantern.
- •The couple's first child, James, was born in December 2014.
- •Reynolds confirmed the birth of their second daughter, Inez, in 2016.
- •In 2019, the couple made a $2 million donation to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights.
- •Reynolds publicly addressed rumors about their relationship in 2018 via social media.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds began dating in 2011 after meeting on the set of the film Green Lantern. The couple married in a private ceremony on September 9, 2012, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. They now share four children: daughters James, Inez, and Betty, and a son named Olin.
Early Relationship and Marriage
Before they began dating, Lively and Reynolds were both in other relationships. Lively was dating Penn Badgley, and Reynolds was married to Scarlett Johansson. Following their respective breakups, the pair began dating in 2011. They married the following year, with Lively wearing a Marchesa gown and Reynolds in a Burberry suit.
Family Life and Public Appearances
The couple has maintained a high-profile presence, attending events such as the Met Gala and the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. To balance their careers and family life, they have stated they do not work at the same time, allowing them to travel together with their children. In 2019, the couple donated $2 million to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights.
Public Apology Regarding Wedding Venue
The couple held their 2012 wedding at Boone Hall in South Carolina, a former plantation. Reynolds later expressed regret for the choice in a 2020 interview, stating that they were unaware of the site's history at the time and viewed it only as a wedding venue found on Pinterest. He described the decision as a mistake and noted that they have since held a wedding ceremony at their home.
Timeline
- 2010Lively and Reynolds appear together at San Diego Comic-Con.
- June 15, 2011The pair walks the red carpet at the Green Lantern premiere.
- September 9, 2012Lively and Reynolds marry in a secret ceremony.
- December 2014The couple's eldest daughter, James, is born.
- September 2016The couple's second daughter, Inez, is born.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Elle.
