How about we do a little clout-chasing? We know how successful Deadpool and Wolverine movie is and the fact that we are nerds. So it is only right to do a listicle about the man himself. Nope, not Hugh Jackman, the other one. The pizza place guy we love… Ryan Reynolds. It’s not a secret to us that he dated some of the finest in Hollywood. And one of them is also a famous MCU character. So it’s only right to honor this guy’s taste and ability to be with women whom we can only date in our dreams…
So let’s get into it, shall we?
Melissa Joan Hart
Many folks were unaware of this one. Ryan supposedly had a “fling” with Melissa Joan Hart in 1996 while they were making the movie adaptation of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Despite their brief romance, they both achieved success on their own.
Melissa Joan Hart’s well-known roles in Clarissa Explains It All and Sabrina the Teenage Witch in the 1990s helped her gain popularity. She built on her television success with the series Melissa & Joey and has now moved on to direct and produce. Hart is currently married to musician Mark Wilkerson, with whom she has three children.
Traylor Howard
Ryan was rumored to be dating Traylor Howard, his co-star on the sitcom Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place, in 1998. However, the couple never talked about their romance in public.
Ryan and Traylor met in 1998 while working on the same television project. The co-stars reportedly began dating early in the series but eventually parted ways. Their romance was brief and low-profile, with few details made public.
Traylor Howard became famous in the late 1990s for her role as Sharon Carter on Two Guys and a Girl. She eventually secured a starring part in the iconic television series Monk, alongside Tony Shalhoub. Howard has been married three times, the most recent to actor Jarel Portman.
Kristen Johnson
Ryan was cast in the 1999 television series Third Rock from the Sun alongside Kristen Johnson. The two were paired after seeing The Green Mile premiere.
While it’s unclear how long they were together or how serious their romance was, the two apparently dated briefly before splitting up.
Kristen Johnston is best recognized for her Emmy-winning performance as Sally Solomon on the hit TV show 3rd Rock from the Sun. She proceeded to work steadily in television and cinema, eventually starring in the series The Exes and publishing a successful autobiography. Johnston’s personal life is relatively discreet, and little is known about her romantic relationships other than her supposed romance with Reynolds.
Rachael Leigh Cook
Ryan Reynolds and Rachael Leigh Cook began dating in the early 2000s after meeting on the set of their film Antitrust. They dated for about a year before they parted ways. There isn’t much information accessible regarding their relationship because they kept it discreet and low-key for the duration.
Rachael Leigh Cook rose to prominence in the late 1990s with her debut role in She’s All That, before going on to star in other adolescent favorites such as Josie and the Pussycats and Texas Rangers. She has most recently worked as a voice actress on several television shows and Hallmark films. Cook was formerly married to actor Daniel Gillies, with whom she had two children.
Alanis Morrissette
Ryan and singer Alanis Morrissette began dating in 2002 and became engaged two years later, in 2004. The couple was engaged for three years before breaking up in 2007. Ryan inspired Alanis’ album Flavors of Entanglement, particularly the song “Torch.”
Alanis Morissette, best known for her vocals on the 1990s alternative rock hit “You Oughta Know,” has had a successful musical career spanning three decades. Aside from her connection with Reynolds, she has been romantically involved with actor Dave Coulier and musician Ryan Adams. Morissette later married rapper Mario “Souleye” Treadway, with whom she has three children.
Scarlett Johansson
Ryan started seeing Scarlett Johansson shortly after his breakup with Alanis. They had a quick affair and married in 2008. Unfortunately, Ryan and Scarlett split up only two years later.
Rumors of a connection between Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson circulated in early 2007, and the duo verified their relationship by attending numerous events together. They got engaged in May of the same year and married in September 2008, in a private ceremony in British Columbia. Their fairy-tale relationship ended in December 2010, when they announced their separation and filed for divorce a few months later.
Scarlett Johansson is an unquestionable talent in Hollywood, having appeared in films such as Lost in Translation, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Black Widow. She also has a successful Broadway career and has performed as a singer/songwriter. Johansson’s romantic life includes included relationships with actors Jack Antonoff, Josh Hartnett, and her current spouse, Colin Jost.
Sandra Bullock
Following Sandra Bullock‘s widely publicized divorce from Jesse James, she and Ryan Reynolds were said to have developed emotions for each other in 2011. The two met in 2009 while co-starring in The Proposal and became good friends. Despite the romance allegations, both parties denied being more than friends, and their relationship never appeared to progress beyond that.
Sandra Bullock, an award-winning actress, is best known for her performances in films such as Speed, Miss Congeniality, and The Blind Side. She has garnered numerous awards for her acting abilities, including an Academy Award. Bullock’s romantic relationships have included high-profile characters such as actors Matthew McConaughey and Tate Donovan, as well as her difficult marriage to and subsequent divorce from television personality Jesse James.
Agnes Fischer
Ryan and German model Agnes Fischer were spotted together in South Africa while filming Ryan’s film Safe House in 2011. It’s unclear how long they dated. They were seen spending time together in Cape Town and were rumored to be dating briefly. However, their love appeared to be short-lived, as they were believed to have split up after the film was completed.
Agnes Fischer is a German model who rose to prominence in the fashion industry thanks to her remarkable appearance and distinctive sense of style. Although she is best known for her supposed relationship with Ryan Reynolds, she has also collaborated with several famous fashion brands and designers during her career. She is relatively secretive about her personal life, keeping her romances out of the spotlight.
Charlize Theron
Ryan also reportedly had a two-month romance with actress Charlize Theron. Their common friends introduced them to each other, but the two apparently had “different priorities” and decided to part ways.
Although never proven, rumors persisted that Ryan Reynolds and Charlize Theron had a brief romantic relationship in mid-2011. The reported affair ended almost as fast as it began, with sources suggesting that the two never went serious and that it was more of a casual fling than anything else.
Blake Lively
This brings us to Ryan’s wife and the mother of his children, the lovely Blake Lively. Ryan and Blake met on the set of Green Lantern, but they remained friends before embarking on a double date with separate individuals a year later. During the date, they noticed a spark. Ryan and Blake were married in 2012 and have four beautiful children together. Ryan and Blake are a Hollywood power couple who have overcome obstacles. They have been together for more than 11 years and are still going strong.
Blake Lively’s career began with a main role in the renowned television series Gossip Girl, and she has subsequently acted in films such as The Age of Adaline, The Shallows, and A Simple Favor, confirming her place in Hollywood. Aside from her marriage to Ryan Reynolds, Lively had also dated Gossip Girl co-star Penn Badgley and actor Leonardo DiCaprio.