by: Bee Delores
Last Updated: November 11, 2024
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Ryan and Hugh’s friendship is the ultimate bromance, equal parts hilarious banter and heartfelt support, with just the right dose of mischief to keep fans hooked. They first crossed paths in 2007 while filming X-Men Origins , and ever since, their playful social media “rivalry” has kept fans laughing and loving their bond even more.
Reynolds felt uncertain on set, but Jackman’s friendly welcome put him at ease, kicking off a lasting friendship that stayed with him throughout his career.
Recently, In an episode of the Bilt Rewards game show Rent Free , Martha Stewart shocked everyone by saying Ryan Reynolds isn’t actually funny in real life. “He’s a good actor, but he isn’t funny.”
Reynolds was taken aback by her comments. He admitted he barely knew Stewart, having met her just twice.
Is it really a frenemy moment if Hugh Jackman doesn’t tease Ryan Reynolds? He couldn’t resist jumping in after Martha Stewart’s comment about him not being funny.
He jokingly acted as if he agreed with Stewart, writing, “Finally someone says it.” Hugh Jackman can’t pass up a chance to poke fun at Ryan.
It all started with Hugh Jackman playfully teasing Ryan Reynolds about his then-wife, Scarlett Johansson. Jackman would joke that Reynolds had better be on his best behavior around her.
He said, “I used to give him a hard time because I was really close with Scarlett, and she had just married Ryan. So when he came on set, I’d say, ‘You better behave, pal, because I’m watching.”
Jackman decided to record a birthday message for a fan on Twitter, but of course, Reynolds as Deadpool had other plans. As Jackman started his well-wishes, Reynolds crashed the moment, singing “Tomorrow” from Annie in the background.
Distracted, Jackman panned the camera to reveal Reynolds in full Deadpool gear. “Don’t give him too much attention,” Jackman said, later tweeting, “When you’re trying to record a heartfelt birthday message… but are interrupted by the least greatest showman.”
For Reynolds’ 42nd birthday, the duo shared another hilarious moment on social media. Jackman posted a picture of them hugging, writing, “Because I’m told that I AM THE NICEST GUY and you’re NOT. @VancityReynolds … I will let you hug me. Just this once. On your birthday.”
Reynolds wasted no time with a playful comeback, responding, “This man is a monster.” And just like that, their epic friendship continues to deliver the laughs.
In 2019, Hugh Jackman injured his hand during his one-man tour, The Man. The Music. The Show . He jokingly blamed Reynolds, sharing a photo of a scratch on his knuckle with the caption, “Clearly, it’s @vancityreynolds fault.”
Reynolds quickly fired back, commenting, “I just don’t think you’ve been practicing enough.”
In 2020, Jackman celebrated his 24th anniversary with now-ex Deborra-Lee Jackman, posting a heartfelt message on social media. He shared a throwback photo of the couple, captioning it, “These 24 years have been the best of my life! And, as far as I can see, we keep getting better.”
Of course, Reynolds couldn’t let the moment slide. In the comments, he teased, “Hang in there, Deb.”
Reynolds and Jackman are known for their playful sensitivity about their looks, often joking about each other’s appearances. Reynolds took home PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive title in 2010 while Jackman earned it two years earlier in 2008.
When John Legend was named in 2019, Jackman posted a playful Instagram video flaunting his own cover while throwing some shade at Reynolds. “99% of the time, People Magazine gets it right,” Jackman wrote, before joking, “But a word of caution. There is the 1%. Exhibit A.”
Reynolds couldn’t resist trolling Jackman for his 53rd birthday with a TikTok showing off socks with Jackman’s face on them. He sarcastically wrote, “Look, I don’t tell you how to celebrate Hugh Jackman’s birthday. So don’t tell me.”
Jackman quickly reposted the video on Instagram, throwing in his own sarcastic spin. “You can’t get them anywhere because he made them himself, he darned them himself,” he joked, thanking everyone for their birthday wishes.
Their bromance never fails to entertain, and this conversation is no exception. In a recent chat for PEOPLE , Jackman shared how a lot of people come up to him talking about Reynolds.
Jackman jokingly added, “And I say, ‘Shut up, I’m not interested,'” to which Reynolds laughed and responded, “That tracks.” Jackman surely knows how to keep Reynolds on his toes.
Jackman couldn’t escape Reynolds during his show, The Man. The Music. The Show. , where he jokingly claimed he was the superior one.
Reynolds made a surprise appearance, serenading Jackman and delivering a birthday cake, only to toss in a playful curse before heading out, keeping their feud as fun and lighthearted as ever.
Hugh shared news of his Radio City Music Hall shows, casually inviting Reynolds. The Deadpool star asked if he’d be on stage, to which Jackman joked, “Absolutely!” before secretly signaling otherwise.
Reynolds pushed, “Wait, so I’m not actually in it?” Jackman, with a smirk, replied, “On stage, no. But in my heart, yeah.” Translation? He’s welcome in the audience, preferably from a distance.
Promoting Deadpool & Wolverine on Jimmy Kimmel Live , Ryan and Hugh exchange hilarious questions. It begins with Ryan placing Hugh in a ridiculously small chair, conveniently ignoring the setup.
Playing the “concerned friend,” Ryan delivers a cutting line with pitch-perfect sarcasm: “There’s an ailment that doesn’t get enough attention—TTS, Tiny Torso Syndrome. Did you know one in every Hugh Jackman suffers from it?”
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman threw classic, witty barbs at each other, Deadpool and Wolverine style. In an episode of Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon from July 26, they made a legendary appearance.
In a playful face-off, the long-time friends hilariously sparred through a musical insult battle, adding an unforgettable twist. Their banter was the perfect blend of humor and rivalry.
Hugh Jackman released a video last year, sarcastically begging the Academy not to nominate Ryan Reynolds for Best Original Song for Spirited . He joked that it would make the next year of his life “insufferable.”
Jackman went on to say, “Please, please, from the bottom of my heart, do not validate Ryan Reynolds in this way.” He warned that if Reynolds won, the gloating would be unbearable.
Marvel Studios’ Deadpool and Wolverine hit theaters on July 26. It arrived on digital retailers on October 1, and Hugh Jackman wasted no time taking a dig.
Ahead of the release, Jackman jokingly tweeted, “At least now I can fast forward through all his yapping,” poking fun at Ryan Reynolds’ chatter in the film.
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This duo knows no boundaries, thanks to their 17-year-old friendship. In an interview with The Daily Beast , Hugh Jackman joked, “It’s gone back so long now… God, this is a classic sign where your feud has gone too long, where you don’t even know why or how it started.”
What began as playful jabs has evolved into legendary banter, with no end in sight. Their iconic rivalry shows that some feuds are just too fun to quit.
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