Ryan Reynolds Reacts to ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Win at Critics Choice Awards 2025 After Skipping the Ceremony

Acknowledging the Achievement

February 8, 2025: Ryan Reynolds expressed his gratitude on Instagram after his film Deadpool & Wolverine won the Best Comedy award at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards. He shared a photo with co-star Hugh Jackman, captioning it, “Zing! Thanks @criticschoice — whole team @deadpoolmovie is thrilled.” Reynolds also congratulated the other winner, A Real Pain, highlighting the collaborative spirit of the industry.

Reason for Absence

Despite the accolade, Reynolds was absent from the ceremony. He explained his absence by sharing a photo from the JP Morgan summit, where he was present alongside Disney CEO Bob Iger and agent Bryan Lourd. Reynolds humorously noted, “Surprised to discover my mom there. She wanted to see Iger.”

Legal Challenges and Public Scrutiny

Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, have been involved in a legal dispute with actor Justin Baldoni, stemming from the production of It Ends with Us. Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni for sexual harassment and alleged a retaliatory smear campaign. In response, Baldoni filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against the couple. This ongoing legal battle has attracted significant media attention, leading Reynolds and Lively to maintain a low public profile.

Reynolds’ absence from the Critics’ Choice Awards and his subsequent social media acknowledgment reflects his focus on personal matters during this challenging period.

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Sources: People, New York Post

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