Ryan Reynolds Only Met Martha Stewart Twice, Confused by Her ‘Not So Funny’ Comments
Martha Stewart’s recent criticism of Ryan Reynolds’ “very serious” off-camera persona might need to be taken with a grain of salt, especially considering that Reynolds has been quite open about his struggles with anxiety.
A source close to the actor tells TMZ that Ryan has never hidden the fact that he deals with an anxious mind, and sometimes that means he chooses to keep to himself rather than being the “life of the party.”
According to the insider, Reynolds, who’s married to Blake Lively, often prefers quiet moments over the pressure of constantly being “on.” The source also pointed out that while Martha Stewart has a strong opinion about Ryan’s personality, the two don’t actually know each other very well. In fact, they’ve only met once or twice, and it’s unclear what Stewart expected to see from someone she’s barely interacted with.
For context, their interactions have been minimal—just a couple of brief chats at parties. Hardly enough time, it seems, to make an accurate judgment about someone’s true character, especially when it comes to their off-camera demeanor.
This all stems from Stewart’s appearance on the Rent-Free game show, where she shared her opinion on Reynolds’ real-life personality, claiming that he’s “not so funny” in person. Stewart went on to say that she’d rather hang out with Brad Pitt or George Clooney, calling them more her speed when it comes to in-person fun.
However, she did clarify that she has a soft spot for Ryan as an actor, calling him “good” and “funny” on screen, but implying that he’s not exactly a riot to be around off-camera.
Reynolds, never one to shy away from humor, responded in typical fashion on X (formerly Twitter), jokingly writing: “I’d disagree with her. But I tried that once. The woman is unexpectedly spry. She really closed the gap after a mile or so.” His cheeky reply quickly went viral, adding fuel to the playful back-and-forth.
Hugh Jackman, who shares a playful, often sarcastic “feud” with Reynolds, also chimed in with a humorous comment, saying, “Finally, someone says it.” But the lighthearted banter aside, it’s worth noting that Ryan has been very candid about his long-standing struggles with anxiety, which he’s dealt with since childhood.
Given that, it may be a bit unfair for Stewart to criticize his off-camera personality without fully understanding the complexities of his mental health.
In the end, Ryan’s preference for quieter moments and his openness about his anxiety are well-known, so maybe Martha should hold off on judging his real-life persona until she’s spent more time with him. Just sayin’!