Is Ryan Reynolds Gay? The Rumors, Debunked

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What we know about Ryan Reynolds’ sexuality

Co-authored by Annabelle Reyes

Last Updated: September 3, 2025 Fact Checked

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• Is Ryan Reynolds gay?
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• Rumors About His Sexuality
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• Dating History
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• Is Deadpool gay?

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With blockbusters like the Deadpool movies and beloved rom-coms like The Proposal under his belt, Ryan Reynolds is one of the most successful actors out there. But what do we know about his personal life? Is he gay or straight? Who is his partner? If you’re looking for the answers to these questions, you’re in the right place. Read on for everything there is to know about Ryan Reynolds’ sexuality and dating history!

Is Ryan Reynolds gay?

No, Ryan Reynolds is not gay. He is a straight man, and he has only had public relationships with women. He is currently married to actress Blake Lively, with whom he shares four children.

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Is Ryan Reynolds gay or straight?

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1. 
   Ryan Reynolds is probably not gay. He's never explicitly stated how he identifies, but throughout his time in the spotlight, Reynolds has only publicly dated women. He is currently married to actress Blake Lively, and the pair have four children together. All signs point to Ryan Reynolds being straight, though he hasn’t ever made this distinction specifically.
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Where did the rumors about his sexuality come from?

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1. Rumors about Reynolds’ sexuality spread following a viral YouTube video. In March of 2025, controversial commentator Candace Owens made a viral YouTube video suggesting that Reynolds is hiding his true sexuality. In the video, Owens points to several “signs” that Reynolds might be gay, including comedy sketches/skits where he kisses men, and a moment at the 2017 Golden Globes where Reynolds kisses Andrew Garfield as part of a comedic bit.

   • Needless to say, the rumors discussed in Owens’ video are unfounded. Reynolds is happily married to a woman, has only dated women in the past, and has not come out as gay or as part of the broader LGBTQ+ community. As a result, it’s best not to speculate or question Reynold’s sexuality unless he speaks up on the topic himself.

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Ryan Reynolds Dating History

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1. Ryan Reynolds met his current wife Blake Lively on the set of The Green Lantern in 2010. The pair didn’t date at the time, as both were in other relationships, but they were confirmed to be a couple by October of 2011. Reynolds and Lively got married on September 9, 2012. The couple has three daughters, James, Inez, Betty, and one son, Olin. He has also had public romances with:

   • Scarlett Johansson (married 2008-2011)
   • Agnes Fischer (short fling in 2011)
   • Charlize Theron (short fling in 2011)
   • Alanis Morissette (dated 2002-2007)
   • Melissa Joan Hart (short fling in 1996)
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Is the character Deadpool gay?

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1. Deadpool is pansexual in the comics. In other words, he is attracted to people of all genders and gender identities. This has been confirmed by one of the creators of the comic, Fabian Nicieza, who stated that Deadpool’s sexuality is “the epitome of inclusive [...] he can be gay one minute, hetero the next, etc. ALL ARE VALID.”

   • The director of the Deadpool movie, Tim Miller, also weighed in, saying that Deadpool is “pansexual. I want that quoted. Pansexual Deadpool.”

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