Earlier this month, Ryan Reynolds spoke about wanting a “normal life” for his and Blake Lively’s kids.
Earlier this month, Ryan Reynolds spoke about wanting a “normal life” for his and Blake Lively’s kids.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds smiling at a movie premiere
The longtime couple, who have been married since 2012, share four children: Betty, James, Inez, and Olin.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in formal attire on the Met Gala red carpet
On Dec. 13, Ryan told the Hollywood Reporter that he and Blake are trying to give their kids “as normal a life as possible.”
Ryan Reynolds seated on stage holding a microphone
“I try not to impose upon them the difference in their childhood to my childhood or my wife’s childhood,” he said before claiming that he and Blake grew up “very working class.”
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds on a red carpet
“We both grew up very working class, and I remember when they were very young, I used to say or think, like, ‘Oh God, I would never have had a gift like this when I was a kid,’ or, ‘I never would’ve had this luxury of getting takeout,’ or whatever,” Ryan said.
Ryan Reynolds walking outdoors
“Then I realized that that’s not really their bag of rocks to carry. They’re already very much in touch with gratitude and understanding the world enough to have a strong sense of empathy,” he added.
Young Blake Lively smiling in stylish casual outfit on the Kids Choice Awards red carpet
If you didn’t know, Blake grew up in Tarzana, a suburban neighborhood in Los Angeles, and went to the highly-rated school Burbank High, which was attended by several more notable celebrities.
Her late father, Ernie Lively, was an actor and director, while her mother, Elaine Lively, was a talent manager. All four of her siblings have pursued careers in the acting industry, and Blake was just 17 when she landed her first prominent role in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
Young Blake Lively smiling while standing near a window
“She grew up in an affluent area of Los Angeles with her late father, Ernie Lively, an actor and director, while her mother, Elaine Lively, was an actress and a talent manager,” one person pointed out.
“Working class upbringing and Elie Saab prom dress never go hand in hand. Also was that an en-suite bathroom???” someone wrote as they drew attention to video footage from Blake’s high school prom.
The exclusive footage released by Access Hollywood shows that Blake rocked up to her prom in a luxury designer Elie Saab gown and got dolled up in her lavish, all-pink bedroom that featured a chandelier and seemingly an en-suite bathroom.
Several internet users have since accused Ryan of “trying to be relatable” and attempting to “cosplay as normal.”
Ryan Reynolds sitting on a chair during a TV interview
“Jesus Christ just go enjoy your rich life, stop trying to come off as relatable to the rest of us,” one person wrote. “Things out-of-touch rich people say,” another commented.
“Why do ridiculously wealthy people deny their privilege like this??” someone questioned, while another said, “Nothing more cringe than celebrities and elites trying to be relatable.”
“I guess working class means something different to everyone these days,” one person said. “Does he think ‘working class’ just means that they had jobs?” someone else questioned.
“Rich people mix up having a job with being working class. ‘I’m a CEO, I’m working class!’” one user wrote, while another added, “I don’t get this, do they genuinely think that’s a working class upbringing or are they lying to seem relatable to the normies.”
Meanwhile, a bunch of users quipped that the moment seemed reminiscent of David Beckham memorably calling out his wife, Victoria Beckham, for pretending to be “working class.”
David Beckham calls out wife Victoria for saying she grew up ‘working class’ in new Netflix docuseries:
“Be honest! What car did your dad drive you to school in?”pic.twitter.com/bVTFv97cGa
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) October 5, 2023
Netflix / Twitter: @PopCrave
David hilariously interrupted Victoria as she claimed that her family was “very working class.” He told her to “be honest” and share what car her dad dropped her to school in — and it turns out, it was a Rolls-Royce.
Referencing the viral moment now, one person said in response to Ryan’s comments, “Be honest (david beckham voice),” while another said, “Okay Victoria Beckham.”
