Ryan Reynolds has shared a heartfelt message of gratitude towards his 8-year-old daughter, Inez, after her appearance in a charity campaign video for SickKids Hospital. On December 24, 2024, the actor posted a video on his social media, urging fans to donate to the hospital, which provides crucial support to children and their families. Reynolds emphasized that he and his wife, Blake Lively, are matching any donations up to $500,000, making the holiday season even more impactful.
Reynolds expressed appreciation for SickKids Hospital, calling it a “sanctuary” for children and their families who face unimaginable challenges. He also took the opportunity to thank Bryan Rowland, the director of the charity ad, for his role in bringing the campaign to life. Lynda Carter, who starred alongside Reynolds in the advertisement, was also recognized for her involvement. However, it was his daughter Inez who stole the spotlight in the post.
In a lighthearted moment, Reynolds thanked Inez for being such a “good person” despite the fact that her dad had asked her to swear for the cause. In the charity ad, Reynolds reprises his role as Deadpool, alongside Inez as Kidpool. The commercial aired on December 12, 2024, and sees the two characters discussing the importance of raising funds for SickKids Hospital.
During the ad, Reynolds, in character as Deadpool, jokingly says that his next goal is to “eliminate” sick children. However, his daughter Inez misinterprets the statement and responds with, “Oh, dude, that’s so f—ed up.” Reynolds immediately corrects her, explaining that they are, in fact, trying to “eliminate” the sickness, not the children themselves. This amusing interaction between father and daughter highlights the playful dynamic they share on set.
Inez’s first appearance as Kidpool was in the film Deadpool & Wolverine, which premiered in July 2024. Reynolds, who worked alongside Inez in the movie, previously mentioned the challenges of working with his young daughter. He humorously posted on social media about their arguments on set, joking that Inez was the only co-star he argued with. Despite the back-and-forth, Reynolds acknowledged that Inez was also good at backtalk and rarely took out the trash, adding some fun to their professional relationship.
Reynolds and Lively’s family members also made appearances in Deadpool & Wolverine. Their son Olin played the character Babypool, while Lively herself stayed masked as Lady Deadpool. Though Betty, their other daughter, didn’t appear on screen, she was credited as the “Hugh Jackman Wrangler.” Reynolds shared that his children are huge fans of Hugh Jackman, particularly Betty, who playfully attacked him backstage, causing some family-friendly mischief.
