Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman had a laugh and some old memories on the July 25 episode of The View. The actors, best known for playing Deadpool and Wolverine, recreated their famous People magazine cover when they were named the sexiest men alive.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are taking on the Sexiest Man Alive title again
During the show, co-host Sara Haines mentioned the actors’ history of the Sexiest Man Alive title, wondering if their friendly competition stemmed from that. Hugh Jackman jokingly responded, “Don’t talk about that. We’ve had a lot of therapy,” and the audience laughed. Their respective covers were shown on the screen behind them, bringing back memories of their time in the spotlight for this particular title.
Ryan Reynolds, who won the title in 2010, joked about forgetting his pose, saying, “What was I doing?” he said, mimicking the dramatic pose on his cover. Jackman, who received the award in 2008, also joined in the fun and struck a sophisticated pose next to Reynolds.
ryan reynolds and hugh jackman friendship
As the segment progressed, the focus shifted to the actors’ friendship, which has been a prominent feature of their public personas. Another co-host Alyssa Farrah Griffin asked them to reveal the secret behind their 17-year-old friendship.
Reynolds replied thoughtfully: “I think that’s the same thing that’s a key thing in any great relationship, that you have two people who are happy for each other, who want to see the other person win.” He spoke about the value of mutual support and constructive feedback, adding, “It’s just being open to that kind of feedback, and being open to love, really more than anything.”
Jackman spoke about the openness of their friendship. “But at the same time, being able to say anything. Like a true friend, you can say embarrassing things, embarrassing things. Winning and losing. It’s always been that way for us,” he explained. This glimpse into their friendship provides an emotional moment for viewers, revealing the depth of their bond beyond their on-screen personas.
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