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One Letter From Ryan Reynolds Changed Celine Dion's Life
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One Letter From Ryan Reynolds Changed Celine Dion's Life

In the depths of despair, Celine Dion was ready to leave her music career behind. After enduring unimaginable loss of both her husband and son, only two days apart, the iconic singer hesitated to return to music. She felt as though a part of her had been lost forever. Then, she found an unexpected beacon of hope in a letter from Ryan Reynolds inspiring her to make her comeback. He recognized the world's need for her voice, but after nearly two years of mourning, did Celine Dion have the heart to go on?

How Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively Prove Friendship Is the Strongest Base for Love
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How Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively Prove Friendship Is the Strongest Base for Love

Many say the only good thing to come out of the box office flop Green Lantern is the storybook romance of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.But this young Hollywood power couple didn’t fall madly in love on set and heat up the tabloids only to fizzle out. Yes, they did meet on set. But Lively and Reynolds became close buddies before anything, their friendship deepening with each passing day.Why Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are a true power coupleKeeping their romance on the lowdown from the start, the hilarious duo did their best to escape the public eye.Lively often flew up to Reynolds’ hometown of Vancouver, spending time with the Deadpool star and his family. She would whip up desserts at home for the both of them to enjoy far from prying eyes.As for their wedding, barely any images were made public. Although Lively and Reynolds enjoy what is probably the funniest celebrity husband and wife social media relationship online, their jokes are all about making each other laugh, but no real details are ever revealed.Fiercely protective of their family’s privacy, the two live on a farmhouse estate 90 minutes outside of New York. There, the two best friends turn their phones off, disconnect from the movie and celebrity industry and try to live a normal married life. “Ryan had a nice, normal upbringing, and we want our kids to have the same normal life we had. We don’t ever want to rob them of what we had,” Lively told Marie Claire in 2016.As for Reynolds, he’s adamant about what strong and steady values working regular jobs and living like everyone else gave him. For Reynolds, life experience beats wealth and fame any day. The couple's shared values of privacy, humor and bringing out the best in others form a steady base for their blossoming family. Being best friends who want “a litter” of children, as Blake once joked, does nothing but strengthen their bond.All the times they inspired us with their loveBlake and Ryan never miss a chance to heckle each other. It only takes a quick glance at either of their social media accounts to find countless jabs, jokes and sarcastic remarks. Whether the joke is about Reynolds’ subpar baking skills or using the other as a human shield, the forever-in-love duo is always on the lookout for a good laugh.In fact, these two are known to use their humor to dispel rumors. When tabloids ran with a made-up story about their impending divorce, Reynolds was quick to quip about how that would be wonderful, since he could use some “me time.”On Reynolds’ first Father’s Day, Lively congratulated him by questioning her daughter’s paternity, only to take jabs at her husband later about how he looks more smitten with co-star Helen Mirren than herself. What’s a fictitious tabloid story when you have nothing but trust for your spouse?Besides, humor was always a cornerstone of their friendship, and they were close friends long before they started dating. Back when Green Lantern was still in production, both were involved in serious relationships with other people. Even after Reynolds’ divorce from Scarlett Johansson and Lively’s split from Leonardo DiCaprio, the two remained friends, often hanging out, always laughing and constantly trying to find suitable dates for each other, the other’s happiness always on their mind.As they later revealed, when they did finally cross into "more than friends" territory, the Hollywood sweethearts shared a picture-perfect moment in a deserted TriBeCa restaurant. Reynolds asked Lively to dance and midway through the song, they knew there was something more. He walked her home and, in less than a year, they were married in a private ceremony put together by none other than DIY goddess Martha Stewart.Blake and Ryan’s biggest relationship takeawaysDuring their nuptials, Lively burned her wedding dress with sparklers, something that upset her for a long time. But then Reynolds did something remarkable, yet simple, by putting the incident in different perspective. That burnt spot on the wedding dress was a reminder of how wonderful their ceremony was and how magical Florence and The Machine’s performance made the celebration. Right then and there, that burned spot became Lively’s favorite part of her dress.And that unshakeable optimism always helps Lively deal with frustration and disappointments, helping her navigate life with more ease. As for Reynolds, he credits his wife with helping him mend his fraught relationship with his father, giving him understanding and precious time before his passing.For Reynolds – who’s struggled with anxiety for his entire life, Lively’s kindness towards others and understanding of the bigger picture have a steadying effect. After all, the best part of a relationship is having someone to lean on in difficult times – someone who makes you a better person every day.

Ryan Reynolds Comforts Fan After Girlfriend Breaks Up with Him on His Birthday
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Ryan Reynolds Comforts Fan After Girlfriend Breaks Up with Him on His Birthday

We already know that Ryan Reynolds is a pretty special human being. From his deeply personal confessions on dealing with mental health issues such as anxiety to his down-to-earth take on fame and the value of real-life experiences, the Hollywood superstar offers up one life-lesson after the other. However, the Deadpool star took things one step further recently, comforting one fan through his break-up. Twitter user Josiah Thieman reached out to the actor on social media, telling him the story of how his girlfriend broke up with him because of… well Deadpool himself. If you haven’t seen the second installment of the blockbuster yet, don’t worry, we won’t spoil anything. But just to give some context, Wilson aka Deadpool, deals with some pretty messed-up relationship issues in the movie, so of course at one point Deadpool turns to the camera and tells women to break up with their boyfriends. As it turns out, Thieman’s girlfriend took that piece of commentary to heart, breaking up with him, something Thieman did not expect. But Reynolds was there for the rescue, apologizing to the newly-single Thieman. Even better, Reynolds asked him if they are “Still friends?”, starting a bromance for the ages. Reynolds’ outreach made a world of difference to Thieman, telling MensHealth.com he had no expectations of Reynolds noticing his tweet: “Him even responding to my tweet made my day.” But Reynolds’ acknowledgement of his pain and apology for an event that in the end had nothing to do with him helped lift Thieman's spirits to no end. “Him saying sorry and then jokingly asking ‘Still friends?’ made my heart warm and gave me some hope,” he told the same source. Of course, Josiah Thieman was more than happy to accept Reynolds’ words of comfort and online offer of friendship. The heartwarming exchange led to an outpouring of support towards Thieman from the Twitterverse, something that will surely help him mend his broken heart. After all, reaching out to others, whether friends or strangers, can have life-changing and sometimes even life-saving effects. As for Reynolds, the A-lister proved yet again how strong one small, random act of kindness can be.

Blake Lively Gave Ryan Reynolds the Best Gift Imaginable and it's a Lesson for Every Relationship
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Blake Lively Gave Ryan Reynolds the Best Gift Imaginable and it's a Lesson for Every Relationship

He might be a goofball on screen and in the public eye, but in his personal life, Ryan Reynolds suffers from inner demons. The star of Deadpool 2 recently revealed he battles with anxiety and now he has explained why.It all stems from his relationship with his late father, James. "My dad was a tough guy," said Reynolds in an interview with Mr Porter. "He was good in many ways as well, but he was tough on us."Reynolds called their relationship "complicated" and "fractured" and added: "This is not meant to be some sob story – everyone carries their own bag of rocks around and I am no different in that regard – but growing up in my house, it was never relaxing or easy and I know that, throughout my life, I’ve dealt with anxiety in different ways."Blake Lively to the rescueReynolds' partner, Blake Lively, helped show him that he had to target his anxiety at the root. When Reynolds' father was dying of Parkinson's disease, Lively pushed her husband to rekindle his relationship with his father."She has a gift for foresight," Reynolds said.After working things out with his dad, Reynolds said he and Lively decided to name their daughter James."It felt right," Reynolds said of naming his newborn after his father. "All family relationships come with some complications. For better or worse, all roads lead to here. At the end of the day, it's easier to focus on the good stuff than the bad. My father died soon after my daughter was born, but he got to see her, which makes me happy."Battling his anxietyInstead of letting anxiety pull the rug out from under him, Reynolds transforms it into fuel."I mean, my God, it's the anti-complacency pill, but it's also something that you need to manage," he told Mr Porter.To control the anxiety, the super fit actor likes to exercise. "Otherwise, I start to get a little bummed. For me, it is more psychological. Exercise is a means of expelling those demons."He also loves to laugh things off."I'll look for the joke in things so that I don't look for the sadness and the grief," he said.

Why Ryan Reynolds' Attitude Growing Up Offers an Important Lesson about the Mindset that Leads to Success
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Why Ryan Reynolds' Attitude Growing Up Offers an Important Lesson about the Mindset that Leads to Success

As Deadpool 2 dethroned Avengers: Infinity War at the box office this weekend, grossing $125 million in the U.S. alone, star Ryan Reynolds is headed for a big payday.Thanks to the Deadpool franchise, Reynolds is now one of Hollywood’s box-office darlings, ranked #15 on Forbes' highest-paid actors list. In fact, the same source estimated his 2017 earnings at a total of $21.5 million – a far cry from his humble beginnings in the industry.But Reynolds' attitude during the days when he didn't have much offers a powerful lesson on the mindset required to achieve success: Stay humble, be grateful, keep working hard, and do what's right for you.Have a good head on your shouldersNearly 30 years ago, Reynolds landed his first role in Nickelodeon’s teen drama Fifteen, where he made $150 a day, he revealed on ABC. For the young Reynolds, $150 was a fortune, as he shared with Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan in 2016: “I thought I was, like a gajillionaire. For $150 a day, it was like a dream come true.”Reynolds had a level head on his shoulders. Although he was earning a good salary for a teen, he still kept doing his paper route. “So I would do my TV show and then I’d go home and do my paper route each day,” he told the ABC hosts.Even though he nabbed a Youth in Film Award nomination for best actor for his stint on Fifteen, Reynolds thoroughly disliked acting at the time. “I hated it then. I just did it to get out of the house,” he revealed.The road to success isn't straightIn fact, Reynolds quit acting soon after Fifteen, and took a job at a warehouse, then at a restaurant for two years. 28 years later, he’s still happy about his decision, crediting stepping away from the limelight and getting real life experiences for his current success, happiness and health.“It’s actually good, I’m glad I did that, because I didn’t end up like a child actor with some depraved drug addiction,” which goes to show the life-altering power of prioritizing experiences over money.Feeling inspired by Reynolds’ approach? Check out Marc Cuban’s story on how experiences, rather than material things lead to happiness.

Ryan Reynolds Gets Vulnerable About Suffering From Anxiety, Inspires Us with the Way He Manages It
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Ryan Reynolds Gets Vulnerable About Suffering From Anxiety, Inspires Us with the Way He Manages It

Whether he's portraying the quick-witted Deadpool on the big screen or entertaining the Twitterverse by savagely trolling his wife Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds seems like a cool, confident guy.But behind those charming, effortlessly laid-back vibes, Reynolds is battling the same type of mental illness as 40 million adults in the United States: an anxiety disorder.“I have anxiety, I’ve always had anxiety,” Reynolds told The New York Times. “Both in the lighthearted ‘I’m anxious about this’ kind of thing, and I’ve been to the depths of the darker end of the spectrum, which is not fun.”He told the reporter who interviewed him that he still gets nauseous before every talk show appearance, and the build-up before interviews with journalists makes him jittery.How Ryan Reynolds manages his anxietySo how does he manage to deal with it and, you know, actually face the situations he dreads?First, he uses humor, a self-defense mechanism he developed as a kid, growing up in an environment made volatile by the mood swings of his father.He also likes to do a lot of his Deadpool promotional interviews in character, as putting himself in the shoes of the superhero allows him to relax. “When the curtain opens, I turn on this knucklehead, and he kind of takes over and goes away again once I walk off set,” he said.And if you're not an actor and can't really apply this advice to real life, know that Reynolds also uses one surprisingly relatable and accessible method to manage his anxiety symptoms: the Headspace meditation app.Overcoming self-sabotage and toxic coping mechanismsBut he didn't always manage his anxiety in the most healthy way. Now 41, the actor struggled with toxic coping mechanisms in his early 20s, a period of time he called his "unhinged phase.""I was partying and just trying to make myself vanish in some way," he said, sharing that he frequently woke up in the middle of the night, feeling paralyzed with anxiety about the future. Self-medication was his answer, but he moved away from his partying lifestyle when a few of his friends passed away from overdoses.