“Acting has given me a way to channel my angst. I feel like an overweight, pimply faced kid a lot of the time - and finding a way to access that insecurity, and put it toward something creative is incredibly rewarding. I feel very lucky.”

Canadian and American actor, entrepreneur, and film producer

Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian and American actor, entrepreneur, and film producer. Born Ryan Rodney Reynolds, he has become widely known for his roles in comedic and superhero films. His work as a leading actor has helped drive films to $6.6 billion in worldwide grosses. He was the world's second-highest-paid actor in 2020 and 2024, and has received two Primetime Emmy Awards, with nominations for two Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.