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Ryan Rodney Reynolds (born October 23, 1976) is a Canadian and American actor, entrepreneur and film producer. Known for starring in comedicand superhero films, he was the world's second-highest-paid actor in 2020 and 2024. Reynolds has received numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, as well as nominations for two Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. His films as a leading actor have grossed $6.6 billion worldwide. Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Reynolds began acting at the age of thirteen, taking on small roles in various television series. He had his first lead role in the teen soap opera Hillside (1991–1993), then played the lead role in the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl (1998–2001). Reynolds later starred in a range of films, including the commercially successful romantic comedies National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002), Waiting... (2005), and The Proposal (2009), the critically unsuccessful superhero films Blade: Trinity (2004), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), and Green Lantern (2011), and the biographical drama Woman in Gold (2015). Reynolds achieved his greatest commercial success as the titular character in the Deadpool franchise, starring in Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). His performance in the first received a Golden Globe nomination, while the latter emerged as his highest-grossing release. He has since appeared in the sci-fi horror Life (2017), and action films like 6 Underground (2019), Free Guy (2021), and The Adam Project (2022). Reynolds has also lent his voice to animated films, including The Croods franchise (2013–2020), Turbo (2013), and the animated character Pikachu in Detective Pikachu (2019). In 2017, Time included Reynolds in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world. He was named People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2010 and was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017. A businessman, he holds an ownership stake in Mint Mobile and is a co-owner of Welsh soccer club Wrexham; the latter is documented in the Emmy Award-winning television series Welcome to Wrexham (2022–present). Divorced from actress Scarlett Johansson, Reynolds has been married to Blake Lively since 2012; he has four children with the latter. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ryan Reynolds, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ryan Reynolds
William Powell
for William Powell in Platinum Stardom: The Jean Harlow Story
Suggested by kamsismith
Step into the glitz and glamour of 1930s Hollywood with "Platinum Stardom." This cinematic masterpiece follows the meteoric rise of Jean Harlow, one of the most endearing and iconic sex symbols in film history. From humble beginnings as Harlean Harlow Carpenter, she became the epitome of Hollywood allure. Experience Harlow's journey from a young starlet to her collaborations with the legendary Howard Hughes and Victor Fleming. Witness the creation of her "Platinum Blonde" persona and her unforgettable performances in classics like "Red Dust" and "Dinner at Eight." The film also explores her tumultuous relationships with Hollywood's leading men. At the heart of "Platinum Stardom" is Harlow's ill-fated love affair with fellow legend Clark Gable. Their on-screen chemistry lit up the silver screen, but their off-screen romance was shrouded in scandals, betrayals, and the ever-present shadow of the studio system. The film delves into the personal and professional challenges they faced, creating a captivating love story that mirrors the highs and lows of Hollywood itself. Don't miss this unforgettable tale of passion, ambition, and Hollywood's golden era.
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