Ryan Reynolds has once again proved his comedic genius, this time by cleverly sidestepping questions about his fourth child with Blake Lively on Monday’s episode of “Today.” When Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie pressed him for details about the newest addition to their family, Reynolds couldn’t resist dropping a Taylor Swift bombshell.
“The only way this is going to make more news … is if you tell us the name of your fourth child,” Guthrie teased. “Which I know you won’t do but Taylor Swift keeps dropping it into lyrics!”
Reynolds, with his signature wit, replied, “We always wait for Taylor to tell us what the child’s name is. And I’ll say this: We’re still waiting.” He added sarcastically, “She’s a prolific writer — I mean, what are we doing here? And ‘lazy’ is not a word I’d attach to Taylor.”
For those not in the loop, the 14-time Grammy winner has a history of featuring the names of the couple’s children in her songs. Their eldest daughters — James, 9, Inez, 7, and Betty, 4 — have all been immortalized in Swift’s lyrics. Could the name of Reynolds and Lively’s fourth child be hidden in Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department”? Only time will tell!
Despite keeping their kids out of the public eye, Reynolds and Lively don’t mind Swift using their names in her music.
“We trust her implicitly. She’s very sensitive to any of that stuff,” Reynolds shared in a 2021 interview. “And, obviously, the song has nothing to do with our kids other than our kids’ names. But I mean, what an honor.”
The bond between Swift and the Reynolds-Lively clan is undeniable. Not only did Swift use the girls’ names in her song “Betty,” but James’ voice is also featured on Swift’s track “Gorgeous” from her 2017 album, “Reputation.” The actors even brought their eldest daughters to one of Swift’s Eras Tour shows in Philadelphia, where Swift gave a special nod to her young fans during the 10-minute performance of “All Too Well.”
In a heartwarming twist, Reynolds revealed on “The Jess Cagle Show” in 2022 that his daughters initially didn’t realize their “aunt” Taylor was a global pop sensation. To them, she was simply a close family friend. “And then they went to a concert one day and were like, ‘Ohhhhh, this isn’t a hobby,’” he joked.
Since becoming friends in 2015, the year after Lively first became a mother, Swift has remained a cherished part of their family life. As fans eagerly await any hint of the fourth child’s name, one thing is clear: the Reynolds-Lively-Swift connection continues to charm and entertain us all.
10 Interesting Facts:
- Ryan Reynolds. Before his breakthrough role as Deadpool, Reynolds starred in the 1998 sitcom “Two Guys and a Girl.”
- Blake Lively. Lively is known for her role in the hit TV series “Gossip Girl,” which catapulted her to fame.
- Taylor Swift. Swift is not only a singer but also an accomplished songwriter, having written or co-written every song on her albums.
- Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry.
- Blake Lively. In addition to acting, Lively is also a successful entrepreneur, having launched her own lifestyle brand, Preserve.
- Taylor Swift. Swift holds the record for the most American Music Awards won by a female artist, with 34 awards.
- Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds is a part-owner of the Welsh football club Wrexham AFC, which he purchased with fellow actor Rob McElhenney.
- Blake Lively. Lively made her directorial debut with the music video for Taylor Swift’s song “I Bet You Think About Me.”
- Taylor Swift. Swift was the youngest artist to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, achieving this at age 20.
- Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds is known for his philanthropy and has been actively involved in various charitable organizations, including Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Ryan Reynolds’ hilarious take on his baby’s name is entertaining. This piece captures the humor and anticipation perfectly. Well done!