Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, who is worth $150 million dollars, gave Wales quite the surprise – a possible understatement for the locals after he bought a £1.5 million 4-bedroom mansion in a serene Welsh village. He made this decision shortly after taking control of Wrexham Football Club back in 2020. The Hollywood star reportedly wanted to be close to his club after its profound success and bagged the perfect home for himself and his family.
According to reports by Daily Mail , Reynolds may not be walking the red carpet as he is used to doing in LA but a carpet will surely be rolled out for him when he moves into Marford in Wales. It was certainly big news to the people of Marford as the last “most famous” person to take residence in this sleepy village was Blue Peter ‘s Tim Vincent in 1935. For this town to have a huge Hollywood celeb is certainly exciting and astonishing at the same time. A source revealed how having a Hollywood star is certainly a “step up” for the little village. The Deadpool star will be accompanied by his wife, actress Blake Lively and their 3 children James, 8, Inez, 6, and Betty, 3, along with their 4th child whose details are still under wraps.
The Proposal star paved his path to stardom, especially after the hit film Deadpool which was an instant boost for both his fame and financial worth. The comedy-action film won hearts globally earning it a trilogy, and it may proceed for a fourth franchise of the film from its prior success. His debut was in the teen soap-opera Fifteen in which he earned $150 dollars per episode; it’s pocket change now for the $150 million net worth actor.
In a live interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Reynolds mentioned how his wife Blake initially reacted to the news of him buying into a national football club along with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star, Rob McElhenney. He said that she wasn’t particularly happy with the news but was later spotted cheering alongside her husband in a game last May: the Wrexham versus Bromley during the Buildbase FA Trophy final that took place at Wembley Stadium in London. He also lays emphasis on details of his friendship with business partner McElhenney who interviews Reynolds on the show.
The Reynolds-McElhenney duo have come a long way since purchasing Wrexham – an underdog club. The club even made it to the National League, only to narrowly miss out and come second at the finals back in 2022. The dynamic duo is also set to promote women’s football and give it the boost it needs and deserves by attending the women’s team match against their local rivals Connah’s Quay Nomads on April 11, 2023. The duo’s presence will be graced by over 7000 fans, especially after an exuberant increase in ticket sales which are now sold out!