The Deadpool actors celebrate 12 years of marital bliss on September 9, 2024. Hollywood power couple Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are the epitome of love, laughter, and loyalty. As they celebrate 12 years of wedded bliss on September 9, their relationship continues to capture the hearts of fans across the globe.
While both are megastars in their own right—with Ryan’s Deadpool and Blake’s It Ends With Us garnering massive success this past summer—the couple is just as celebrated for their down-to-earth, fun-loving, and deeply supportive relationship.
The parents of four children, James, nine, Inez, seven, Betty, four, and 𝚋𝚊𝚋𝚢 son Olin, met on the set of Green Lantern in 2011, married in 2012, and have been dazzling the world ever since. But what truly sets this couple apart is the way they talk about each other, often blending sweet sentiments with their signature humor.
Here, HELLO! takes a look at some of the most touching—and often hilarious—things Ryan and Blake have said about each other throughout their romance.
The Little Things Count
From the beginning, Ryan showed his romantic side with thoughtful gestures. Blake once shared with People one of the special traditions they started during their early days of dating, which still stands out in her memory: “He would send me a bouquet of flowers every week,” she revealed. But what made these floral gifts even more meaningful were the hand-written notes accompanying them. “He would always send a card, and it would just be a sentence of something that had happened that week—something funny or emotional that one of us said.” Blake added with a laugh, “It was just a little quote of the week. It was such a beautiful, romantic thing. Now we have 4,000 children!”
Date Night Delights
Even with four kids in tow, Ryan and Blake make time for date nights—but as any parent knows, alone time doesn’t always mean kid-free conversation. During a July appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark, Ryan shared a hilarious anecdote about one of their rare nights out. “We went on a date the other night, and our oldest was going to 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁 us,” he joked. “Just for going on a date; just for tending to the relationship.” The star continued, “What’s crazy is, the whole time we’re there, we just talked about [our kids], when you think you’re going to be talking about [something else].”
Each Other’s Biggest Cheerleaders
It’s no secret that Ryan and Blake are each other’s biggest fans. Their public displays of support, whether on social media or at awards shows, are always heartfelt. At the 2022 People’s Choice Awards, Ryan melted hearts with his acceptance speech for The People’s Icon Award. Looking lovingly at Blake, he said, “Quite frankly, you’re my heart, you’re my hope, you’re my happiness.” He continued, “I joke that my family exhausts me, but in reality, you give me more strength than any man could possibly deserve.” It was a perfect example of how their humor is always laced with love.