Deadpool actor has been very open about the joys of becoming a “.” Still, insists that he couldn't be the father he is today without Lively. “Blake runs the show. I would kind of really phone things in if it wasn’t for her.
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Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterRyan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s company Group Effort Initiative is working with Netflix to hire people from underrepresented communities in film and television production jobs.The partnership, which focuses on below-the-line career opportunities, aims to create training and entry-level job options for marginalized communities in the U.S. and Canada.
The program will support GEI participants with on-set production training and placement on several Netflix productions in North America in 2022.“We started the Group Effort Initiative a little less than two years ago to create a pipeline for underrepresented voices in our industry,” Reynolds and Lively said. “Its growth has exceeded our wildest expectations and it could not have succeeded as it has without the unwavering support of Netflix.
What started on ‘The Adam Project’ will now expand to many more Netflix productions. We thank Scott Stuber and the entire team for their commitment to inclusion.
We won’t let you down.” Reynolds and Lively launched and financed Group Effort Initiative in August 2020. Run through their companies, Maximum Effort and B for Effort, Reynolds and Lively started the company to create a pipeline for members of underrepresented communities to get real jobs in the entertainment industry.Its first group of trainees worked on the set of Netflix’s science-fiction adventure “The Adam Project” in Vancouver, serving as entry-level production assistants (PAs) in various departments including camera, construction, costume, makeup, production design, production office and VFX.
Deadpool actor has been very open about the joys of becoming a “.” Still, insists that he couldn't be the father he is today without Lively. “Blake runs the show. I would kind of really phone things in if it wasn’t for her.
Mom makes the rules! Ryan Reynolds got real about who is the head of his and Blake Lively’s household, giving his wife all the credit.
Ryan Reynolds knows who the boss is in his household.
Ryan Reynolds has spoken candidly about parenting his three daughters with Blake Lively and how important it is for the couple to have a “division of labour”. The 45-year-old actor discussed his wife and three children, James, seven, Inez, five, and Betty, two, in a recent clip from Netflix’s My Guest No Needs No Introduction with David Letterman.
Blake Lively gave a very rare glimpse into the New York home she shares with Ryan Reynolds and their three children James, seven, Inez, five, and Betty, two. On Thursday evening the Gossip Girl star was seen standing in her house which had a leather couch and very dramatic crystal chandelier behind her. The 34-year-old blonde bombshell was taking test photos of a look she was set to wear at a pre-Met Gala dinner in NYC before she took on hosting duties of the annual fashion event.
Will Smith has been announced for the fourth season of Netflix’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman.The actor’s appearance on the show however was filmed prior to his altercation with Chris Rock at the Oscars, so the incident won’t be addressed.In March, Smith struck the comedian on-stage during the ceremony following a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Following numerous apologies over the incident, Smith resigned from the Academy and was subsequently banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years.The fourth season of Letterman’s talk show, set to debut on May 20, will also feature interviews with Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Kevin Durant, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Ryan Reynolds.
“My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.”Season 4 of the chat series drops on the streamer May 20.The six-episode season will also see stars such as Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Ryan Reynolds.The last time Letterman’s show hit Netflix was in October 2020.Smith, 53, has dealt with a lot on his plate recently, being known as the guy who slapped Chris Rock on live television, and subsequently losing out on upcoming film projects — even after taking home his first Oscar.The “King Richard” star caused a dramatic scene during the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, when he ran up on the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and bopped Rock, 57, in the face.However, viewers shouldn’t expect Smith to open up about the incident during his interview with the former “Late Show” host. The episodes were filmed prior to March 2022.As a result of the “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” rapper’s actions, he was banned from the Oscars for 10 years.
Will Smith is set to join David Letterman for a chat in the latest series of “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction”.
The latest guest list for David Letterman’s Netflix show “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction” has been unveiled.Letterman is welcoming Billie Eilish and Ryan Reynolds to the stage in the upcoming fourth season.Also joining Letterman for interviews are Cardi B, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Kevin Durant.Will Smith also sat for an interview, however the talk will not address the Oscars incident as it was recorded prior to March 2022.Past guest on Letterman’s Netflix show have included Kim Kardashian, Dave Chappelle, former President Barack Obama and George Clooney.Netflix first ordered the series in 2017, and it premiered the following year.David Letterman is host. The show is executive produced by Tom Keaney and Mary Barclay for Worldwide Pants; Tony Hernandez and Lilly Burns, Brooke Posch, and John Skidmore for Jax Media.
Will Smith will sit down with David Letterman for his latest round of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.
Ryan Reynolds has continued to praise his wife, Blake Lively, for her iconic outfit change on the red carpet at this year’s Met Gala. On Monday, Lively, who was a co-chair of the event, posed on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a strapless copper Versace gown, in honour of the night’s theme: “In America: An Anthology of Fashion.
Ryan Reynolds showed his support for his wife, Blake Lively, on the red carpet during the 2022 Met Gala in New York City on Monday. As Lively made her way up the stairs, Reynolds was seen watching the "Gossip Girl" star in awe as she captivated the cameras.The sweet moment was captured by Variety. In an ode to famed New York City architecture and the Statue of Liberty, a crew helped Lively remove the top layer of her dress, and Reynolds was seen clapping and smiling as the transition occurred. As Lively, 34, made her way on the carpet, her Versace gown featured a long train while multi-colored rhinestones added a pop of color to her pastel pink and orange ensemble. The Met Gala’s crew assisted Lively in removing that pink and orange layer, which revealed a copper-to-light blue train. Meanwhile, the "Deadpool" actor, 45, arrived dapper in a Ralph Lauren classic tux with white bowtie.
WATCH: Blake Lively's best red carpet momentsIn 2022 she'll be co-hosting her first ball, alongside her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and Hollywood heavyweights Regina King and Lin Manuel-Miranda.With the theme of "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" and dress code of "Gilded Glamour and White Tie," the blonde beauty is sure to be among the best dressed in attendance as she works with a soon-to-be-revealed designer for the event.In the past, Blake has worn extravagant creations by Gucci, Burberry and Versace for the illustrious occasion. Take a stroll down memory lane to see all of Blake's best fashion moments at The Met Gala.As her career took off thanks to Gossip Girl and Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, Blake attended her first Met Gala in a striking black gown from Ralph Lauren's 40th-anniversary collection. Her first dress kicked off a long-standing love affair with extravagant trains and feathers - though, it wasn't quite as "on-theme" as her later looks.
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Met Gala co-chairs Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have arrived at the 2022 Met Gala on Monday evening (May 2) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
The couple that cohosts together, stays together. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were all smiles at the 2022 Met Gala before turning on the charm as the event’s co-chairs.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have taken date night to the Met Gala red carpet. On Monday, the couple made an appearance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, looking glamorous and brilliantly chic — and Lively even pulled off a costume change on the main steps.This year's Met Gala accompanies the second part of the Costume Institute's exhibition, «In America: An Anthology of Fashion,» with the controversial theme «Gilded Glamour and White Tie.» The concept is a homage to the United States' Gilded Age, an era of immense economic growth and major industrialization, as well as massive income inequality, political upheaval, and post-Civil War racism.Lively and Reynolds kept true to the theme, with Reynolds wearing a classic tuxedo — including a striking gold pocket watch — and Lively rocking an outfit that began as a shimmering, copper art deco gown, created by Versace.Then, after some quick adjustments, the gown transformed into a blend of metallic copper and pale green copper patina.Speaking with ET's Rachel Smith on the red carpet, Lively — who also rocked Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Christian Louboutins — explained her inspiration for the general design of the ensemble.«I looked at New York City architecture for this event, and I loved the copper patinas,» she shared.
Tonight’s Met Gala is the Super Bowl of fashion and the most star-studded event on Planet Earth — sorry, Oscars.
Blake Lively steps out for a morning stroll with husband Ryan Reynolds in New York City on Monday (April 25).