Ryan Reynolds poked fun at Hugh Jackman‘s recent divorce from his wife of 27 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, while guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday.
The actor, 47, alluded to his Deadpool & Wolverine co-star’s marital status after a fan asked whether they had girlfriends.
During the opening monologue of Jimmy Kimmel Live! the pair, wearing stylish suits with undone bow ties, took questions from the audience.
One girl, 11-year-old Maya, asked the two guest hosts if they were looking for girlfriends because they both seemed lonely.
After thanking her for her question, Ryan replied that he was married to Blake Lively before pointing at Hugh, 55, and gibbering, causing the Les Misérables star to chuckle and shake his head, alluding to Hugh’s now single status.
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Ryan Reynolds poked fun at Hugh Jackman ‘s recent divorce from his wife of 27 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, while guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday
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Hugh and his wife of 27 years Deborra-Lee Furness, 68, announced their shock split in September 2023, telling fans they separated ‘to pursue our individual growth’
The superhero actors looked dapper as they delivered their jokes in the opening monologue in relaxed tuxedos with undone bow ties and sharp suit jackets.
Hugh and his wife of 27 years Deborra-Lee, 68, announced their shock split in September 2023, telling fans they separated ‘to pursue our individual growth’.
The Australian actor is very private and has rarely spoken about his divorce, but the split has been alluded to in his new blockbuster Deadpool vs Wolverine.
Hugh and Deborra-Lee – who share two adopted children, a son Oscar, 24, and a daughter Ava, 18 – released a joint statement at the time.
They wrote: ‘We have been blessed to share almost three decades together in a wonderful, loving marriage,’ the couple said in a statement to People at the time.
‘Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.
‘Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness.
‘We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition.’
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During the opening monologue of Jimmy Kimmel Live! the pair, wearing stylish suits with undone bow ties, took questions from the audience including one about their relationships
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One girl, 11-year-old Maya, asked the two guest hosts if they were looking for girlfriends because they both seemed lonely, which prompted Ryan’s joke at Hugh’s expense
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Ryan is happily married to actress Blake Lively, 36 (pictured at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere in New York this week)
The joking around Hugh’s divorce comes as Ryan’s own marriage was hit by rumours of a breakup, but his wife Blake Lively was quick to shut down speculation.
Underneath an Instagram post she made gushing about her husband and his upcoming movie on Monday, one fan decided to share a comment about divorce rumours.
In response to that comment, the Gossip Girl actress, 36, shared a laughing emoji and clapped back, simply writing: ‘Haha they wish.’
She shared a post sharing how proud she was of the Deadpool star, but a fan commented that the silver screen stars ‘need to post more of each other.’
‘There were rumours going around that you two got divorced and I didn’t believe it because you two are literally the perfect couple,’ the fan comment read.
Just hours later, Blake joined her husband of nearly 12 years at the star-studded premiere in New York City — where they finally revealed their fourth child’s name — of his new movie wearing a sexy, Deadpool-inspired look.
Ryan and Hugh’s joking around started off earlier in the day when they arrived on the Jimmy Kimmel set.
The Deadpool actor and his Australian co-star looked relaxed as they emerged from cars waving and smiling at gathered crowds.
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Hugh arrived on the set in good spirits, flashing the waiting crowds a peace sign as he emerged from his vehicle in a black polo shirt with dark shades to match
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Ryan looked equally cheerful as he smiled while climbing out of his car also wearing a pair of dark sunglasses before heading in for a day of filming with his Deadpool & Wolverine co-star
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Ryan and Hugh looked stylish as they arrived on set to guest host Jimmy Kimmel Live! in dapper suits and bow ties, waving and chatting to fans in the crowd
The two friends wore dark sunglasses and hid behind umbrellas before heading into the studio.
The Canadian and Australian stars arrived on the set in good spirits with Hugh flashing the waiting crowds a peace sign as he emerged from his vehicle in a black polo shirt with dark shades to match.
Ryan looked equally cheerful as he smiled while climbing out of his car before heading in for a day of filming.
The comedy duo, who are starring alongside each other in Marvel’s Deadpool and Wolverine, walked round the lot, smiling and chatting to waiting fans and laughing with each other.
