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- Ryan Reynolds has become an audience favorite and has proven himself to be a hilarious and multi-talented star.
- Reynolds is not just a talented actor, but also a smart investor and adept businessman, which has contributed to his estimated net worth of $350 million.
- Some of Reynolds' highest-grossing movies include Deadpool, The Proposal, and Free Guy, which have collectively earned hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office.
Ryan Reynolds has proven to naysayers that he is a hilarious, multi-talented star, and it's safe to say he has become an audience favorite.
Before finding fame and wealth, Reynolds began his career by starring in the Canadian teen soap opera Hillside (and some films), as he steadily rose to super stardom.
Aside from the superb acting skills that saw him land myriad roles and awards, Reynolds is also quite handsome – he was named People's "Sexiest Man Alive" in 2010.
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These ten celebrities have all been the "Sexiest Man Alive," while amassing vast wealth (and being philanthropically minded).Ryan Reynolds' net worth is estimated at around $350 million – which can be attributed not just to his acting talent, but also to the fact he is an incredibly smart investor, and a adept businessman.
While Mint Mobile and Aviation Gin padded his bottom line, so too did the highest-grossing Ryan Reynolds movies.
10 The Amityville Horror (2005)
Box Office Gross: $107.5 Million
This film is based on the novel The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson; it is a remake of the 1979 version and the ninth film in the Amityville Horror series.
The Amityville Horror's plot was based on the real-life claims of the Lutz family, after their fateful move to 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville – a home in which a man named Ronald DeFeo murdered his six family members in November 1974.
However, the 2005 version was met with negative reviews from critics, as it revisited the events of the previous films, but delivered nothing new.
9 Blade: Trinity (2004)
Box Office Gross: $132 Million
Blade: Trinity was the third and final installment in the Blade trilogy, starring Wesley Snipes as the title character, Blade.
Blade: Trinity centers on a war between humans and vampires, with Blade caught in the middle.
In this entry, the titular Blade was framed for several murders by vampire leader Danica Talos; the claims eventually made Blade a target for both vampires and the FBI.
Reynolds appeared in a supporting role, portraying Hannibal King, a crucial ally to Blade.
As is often the case, Reynolds infused the film with his combination of wit and charm.
Blade: Trinitygrossed $132 million worldwide against a budget of $65 million.
8 The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
Box Office Gross: $183 Million
The Hitman's Bodyguard is an action comedy film – the perfect vehicle for Ryan Reynolds – who co-starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson:
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Samuel L. Jackson is the highest-grossing leading actor in Hollywood, with over 120 movies that have grossed $27 billion at the box office.In The Hitman's Bodyguard, Reynolds played the role of Michael Bryce, a bodyguard hired to protect notorious hitman Darius Kincaid (Jackson).
Kincaid was imprisoned and called upon to testify against a deadly dictator, Vladislav Dukhovich, at the International Criminal Court (ICC):
Throughout this action-packed film, assassins are sent Kincaid's way, and his bodyguard must put aside the differences in their code of conduct to work with this troublesome client.
The Hitman's Bodyguard received praise from critics, particularly for the hilarious on-screen chemistry between Reynolds and Jackson.
7 Safe House (2012)
Box Office Gross: $208 Million
Safe House is an American action thriller directed by Daniel Espinosa and written by David Guggenheim, starring Ryan Reynolds (as Matt Weston) and Denzel Washington (as Tobin Frost).
Set in Cape Town, South Africa, Safe House is full of twists, turns, and betrayals.
Reynolds' Matt Weston is a low-level Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer with the role of "housekeeper" at a CIA safe house.
When an ex-CIA spy wanted for treason (Washington) is captured and taken to the safe house, Weston's long wait for some action finally ends.
Safe House grossed just over $208 million in domestic and overseas markets.
6 Green Lantern (2011)
Box Office Gross: $220 Million
Green Lantern was based on a DC Comics character, and was created with a budget of around $200 million. It stars Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, and Tim Robbins.
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Marvel isn't the only franchise in town. The X-Men franchise has 13 movies, grossing over $6 billion at the box office.Green Lantern follows a fearless test pilot, Hal Jordan; Jordan becomes the first Earth-based member of an intergalactic organization (Green Lantern Corps,) tasked with maintaining peace throughout the universe with a magical ring that can render a physical form of the wearer's will.
Warner Bros. Pictures released Green Lantern, and the film received negative reviews, grossing around $220 million in total.
Initially, Green Lantern was intended to initiate a franchise, but due to its commercial failure, the plans was scrapped.
5 The Proposal (2009)
Box Office Gross: $317 Million
The Proposal is a romantic comedy, starring Ryan Reynolds as Andrew Paxton, and Sandra Bullock as Margaret Tate.
The Proposalis the fifth highest-grossing Ryan Reynolds movie of all time, and its plot follows Bullock's Tate, the Canadian editor-in-chief of a publishing house.
When Tate faces deportation from the United States due to an expired visa, Paxton (Reynolds) is willing to go the extra mile to avoid that fate for her:
The Proposal grossed an estimated $317 million, domestically and overseas.
4 Free Guy (2021)
Box Office Gross: $331.5 Million
Free Guy is an action comedy film directed by Shawn Levy. It stars Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, and Lil Rey Howery.
In Free Guy, the titular character of Guy discovers that he is a non-playable character (NPC) in a massive multiplayer online game.
Free Guy was praised for its blend of action, comedy, existential crisis, and its novel premise, which was favorably compared to science fiction genre films.
In all, Free Guygrossed $331.5 million worldwide.
3 X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
Box Office Gross: $373 Million
Another big American superhero movie based on the character Wolverine, X-Men Origins: Wolverine served as the first installment of the Wolverine trilogy, and a spin-off of X-Men (2000).
Hugh Jackman produced and starred in the film as the titular character, alongside Ryan Reynolds.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine details Wolverine's childhood as James Howlett, his relationship with his half-brother Victor Creed, and his bond with an indestructible metal.
Distributed by 20th Century Fox, the film grossed $373 million against a budget of around $150 million.
2 Deadpool (2016)
Box Office Gross: $782 Million
The superhero film Deadpool, a spin-off of the X-Men film series, was released in the United States in 2016 after an unconventional marketing campaign, and the film was commercially successful.
It stars Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson, the title character (Deadpool).
Deadpool initially centers on Wilson's terminal cancer diagnosis, after which he undergoes an experimental procedure out of desperation.
Wilson's procedure went awry, turning him into a physically scarred mutant, and the hunt for the antagonist responsible began:
Deadpool received praise for its meta-jokes, comedy, and chemistry among the cast, and was a massive box office smash.
1 Deadpool 2 (2018)
Box Office Gross: $785 Million
Deadpool 2 is a sequel to Deadpool (2016) and the eleventh installment in the broader X-Men universe.
Ryan Reynolds returns as Deadpool, who assembles a team called X-force (comprised of rogue mutants).
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Marvel Studios' allure to top-tier actors is undeniable. The studio's ability to attract A-listers fuels the MCU's box office dominance and pays big.One of Deadpool's aims is to protect a teenage mutant, Russell, who is being hunted by Cable, a time-traveling cyborg played by Josh Brolin.
Deadpool 2 became the ninth highest-grossing film of 2018, and was met with mixed reviews and comparisons to its predecessor by critics.
After Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, Deadpool's film rights reverted to Marvel Studios.
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