Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s Heartwarming Quotes About Their Daughters
Celebrating parenthood! Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are proud parents to three daughters and a son. Although they tend to keep their kids out of the spotlight, it’s evident that their children are everything to them.
Three years after their wedding in 2012, the Gossip Girl star and the Pokémon: Detective Pikachu actor welcomed their daughter, James. “The baby arrived ahead of schedule, but everyone is doing well,” a source exclusively shared with Us Weekly at the time. “Their home in Bedford is all set up. They plan to stay there for the baby’s first few days.”
Before embracing parenthood, the Green Lantern co-stars frequently talked about their desire to have children.
“We’d love a large family,” Reynolds mentioned in an August 2013 interview with Details. “We both grew up in big families—my parents had four, Blake’s had five. Many people think it’s insane, but we’ll only find out when we’re in it, you know? We’d face that adventure with joy, I believe.”
His wife shared a similar sentiment in Marie Claire’s September 2014 issue, stating, “I gotta get started. If I could have a whole bunch of kids at once, I would.”
Even Lively’s dad confirmed her enthusiasm for a big family! “My youngest daughter is recently married and desires a large family,” disclosed Ernie Lively, the actress’s father, in a statement from the University of Utah in October 2013. “She claims she wants 30 kids. I just suggested she start with one!”
Eager to grow their family, they welcomed Inez and Betty in 2016 and 2019, respectively. “Becoming a mother made me feel so much more comfortable in my own skin,” the actress from A Simple Favor shared in a May 2022 interview with Forbes. “I’ve never felt more like myself, more at ease in my body, or more confident—though I do face countless insecurities daily, I genuinely feel settled.”
Us confirmed in September 2022 that the Age of Adaline actress was expecting the couple’s fourth child after she appeared at the Forbes Power Women’s Summit showcasing her baby bump. “Blake is relieved that the news is finally out. She kept it under wraps until it was impossible to hide!” a source exclusively revealed to Us. “She enjoys showcasing her baby bump and wanted to make a statement… She’s absolutely glowing.”
The couple welcomed their son, Olin, in February 2023.
As their family continues to grow, keep scrolling to see the lovely sentiments the couple has shared about parenthood.
