Ryan Reynolds shared ultra-rare family photos while celebrating Blake Lively’s 39th birthday. The carousel offered several fleeting glimpses of the couple’s four children. Their faces remained hidden, but the photos still gave fans an unusual look at their private family life. Michael J. Fox also made a rare appearance at a concert.
Ryan Reynolds Gives Fans Rare Glimpses of the Kids
According to Hello!, the birthday carousel featured several photos of Lively with the children. The family has generally kept their kids away from public view. This made the glimpses particularly notable.
One photo showed Lively wearing a blue top in front of a Yankees sign. The photo shows her bending down towards one of the children, hiding the child’s face. The child had long blonde hair of a similar shade to Lively, and wore a blue top and white shorts.
Another photo showed Lively wearing a straw sun hat. One of the children sat on her shoulders, with their hands resting on her face and hat. The child’s face was covered with a flower sticker, but their blonde hair was visible. The child wore a white top and floral-patterned top.
A separate image offered an even smaller glimpse. Lively wore a black and white striped button-up dress with sheer tights, boots and a wool beanie. She also had a large houndstooth scarf around her neck. She is pictured holding a child’s hand. A peek of the child’s blonde hair can be seen. The child wore a pink long-sleeved top with bows and heart-print skirt.
The carousel also included a photo of Reynolds and Lively outside a City Hall-style building. Reynolds held a child upside down by their ankles. Only the child’s feet and ankles were visible.
Ryan Reynolds also shared a photo from a grassy outdoor setting. Lively sat in front of Reynolds as he wrapped his arms around her. Reynolds appears to be wearing Deadpool-style clothes on his lower body. A child’s arm and leg appear nearby. The child is wearing bright pink clothing and is holding a stick.
Ryan Reynolds Keeps the Family Photos Private
As reported by Hello!, the couple’s children remained protected throughout the carousel. Their faces were obscured by crops, angles and stickers.
The couple have four children. James was born in 2014. Inez arrived in 2016, while Betty was born in 2019. Their youngest child, Olin, was born in 2023.
A Birthday Tribute to Blake Lively
According to the Instagram post shared by Ryan Reynolds on August 25, the family photos were part of a birthday tribute to Lively.
The actor opened his message by calling August 25 “this family’s Super Bowl.” He then wished his wife a happy birthday. Reynolds described Lively as “the very best human I know.”
He also praised her kindness and intelligence. He called her a “courageous and deeply kind genius.”
The birthday message ended with an affectionate joke. Reynolds wrote that Lively was “unreasonably cute.”
He also reflected on how much her life means to him. “I know how lucky I am that you were born,” he wrote.
Ryan Reynolds included several photos of the couple as well. Some showed them together during walks and outings. Others captured quieter moments away from the spotlight.
The collection therefore went beyond a standard birthday post. It offered a rare glimpse of the children they have worked to keep out of the public eye. Jennifer Lawrence also offered a rare glimpse of her rarely-seen children this week.
