Will Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively Become the Next Billionaire Power Couple of Hollywood?

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have become one of Hollywood's most successful power couples, with their impressive wealth accumulation, canny investments, and entrepreneurial spirit. While Reynolds' portrayal of the flawed superhero Deadpool made him one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors, it is his off-screen ventures that have attracted increasing attention, placing him in line to possibly becoming a Hollywood billionaire.

In recent years, Reynolds has made a name for himself as a savvy businessman and investor. His investments in Mint Mobile, a budget phone business, earned him £245 million when T-Mobile bought the company for over £1 billion. The purchase nearly doubled the couple's fortune overnight. According to Daily Mail, Reynolds also made millions in 2020 when Aviation American Gin, a spirits company he co-owned and for which he was the public face, was acquired by British drinks giant Diageo in a deal worth up to £495 million. What's more, Reynolds continues to be involved in the business, making this a very lucrative deal indeed.

But Reynolds' business interests don't stop there. He also runs a film production company and marketing agency, sits on the board of the Match Group — the company behind dating apps Tinder and Hinge — and has multi-million dollar investments in companies that produce computer password software and wealth-management services.

Last year, Reynolds and fellow actor Rob McElhenney purchased Wrexham AFC, a non-league Welsh football team, for £2 million. Reynolds is heavily involved in the club and has become obsessed with its fortunes. He even gives the players pep talks in the dressing room and reportedly said that he paces around like a "caged lion" during matches. His dedication has even rubbed off on Lively, who cheered on her husband's team at a match at Wembley last year while wearing a Wrexham scarf.

Reynolds has a sharp business mind and a tireless work ethic that astonishes even close friends. His self-deprecating persona may hide his business acumen and his love for marketing, but the Green Lantern star is a master in social media, with millions of followers on Instagram and Twitter. 

Off-beat and unpredictable, Reynolds only invests in ventures that interest him. He has a keen eye for finding businesses that can benefit from his brand and his social media presence. Hollywood celebrity and branding expert, Stacy Jones told the news outlet that any venture is lucky to have Reynolds on board. "Everyone loves him," she says. "He produces the sort of edgy, sarcastic, cross-generational and 'almost British' humor that American marketing folk find hard to replicate. He also doesn't take himself very seriously, unlike most people in Hollywood."

Reynolds has found a suitable partner in Lively, who has also shown an entrepreneurial side. She launched Betty Buzz, a range of non-alcoholic sparkling drinks, in line with her own teetotaler lifestyle. The couple's combined wealth is estimated to be around £245 million, with many predicting they could become Hollywood's next billionaire power couple. Their success hasn't come without controversy, however. Reynolds and Lively faced backlash after it was revealed they married at a cotton plantation built on slavery. Reynolds admitted it was a "giant f***ing mistake," and the couple spent months making generous donations to Black organizations, and also re-ran their wedding at their country home in upstate New York.

Despite the controversy, Reynolds and Lively continue to be successful and beloved by fans. Their impressive business acumen and dedication to their ventures have earned them a reputation as one of Hollywood's most dynamic power couples. With their eye for investing and their commitment to giving back, it seems likely that they will continue to amass wealth and success in the years to come.