PHOTOSRyan Reynolds Shares Rare Photos With His Kids in Touching Tribute for Wife Blake Lively's 39th Birthday: 'I Know How Lucky I Am That You Were Born'
Blake Lively turned 39 on August 25.
Aug. 26 2026, Published 2:07 p.m. ET
Ryan Reynolds shared a rare glimpse into his family life to celebrate wife Blake Lively's birthday.
The actor marked his spouse's 39th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram tribute on Wednesday, August 26, which included a series of rare photos with their four children: James, 11, Inez, 9, Betty, 6, and Olin, 3.
'I Know How Lucky I Am That You Were Born'
Ryan Reynolds called Blake Lively the 'best human' he knows.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2012 after meeting while filming Green Lantern, have generally kept their children out of the public eye.
Ryan captioned the post, "August 25th is this family’s Super Bowl™️. Happy Birthday to the very best human I know. You’re not just another courageous and deeply kind genius. You’re also unreasonably cute. I know how lucky I am that you were born. Every time I’ve ever hit my head, it’s YOUR life that flashes before my eyes."
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds share four kids.
Amid the ongoing drama surrounding her highly publicized lawsuit against It Ends With Us costar Justin Baldoni, Blake and her husband, 49, have chosen to remain out of the spotlight.
The star didn't even attend her once-good friend Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce, with an insider sharing information on the famous couple's whereabouts at the time.
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'Trying to Keep a Low Profile Right Now'
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have been keeping a 'low profile' since her very public legal battle.
"Blake did the right thing and decided not to attend," said the insider about her decision to skip the star-studded July wedding, as she and the Deadpool star did not want to create a scene that would potentially take away from the bride.
"It was the right thing to do. Also, it would have been awkward, and Blake and Ryan are trying to keep a low profile right now," the source added.
Blake Lively turned 39 on August 25.
Blake and Justin experienced the falling out while filming their movie, which was released in August 2024. Ultimately, it escalated into a high-profile legal battle.
The Gossip Girl alum accused her costar of sexual harassment and a PR smear campaign, while Justin denied the claims and filed counter-lawsuits against the star. After a federal judge dismissed most claims, both parties settled in May 2026, just weeks before they were scheduled to go to trial in New York City. However, disputes over legal fees continue.
