Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's Working Class Roots: A Parenting Approach Under Scrutiny
Blake Lively , Ryan ReynoldsIn a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan Reynolds opened up about the upbringing and parenting style he shares with his wife, actress Blake Lively. Reynolds, renowned for his roles in films like Deadpool, emphasized their desire to provide their children—James, Inez, Betty, and Olin—with as normal a childhood as possible, drawing on their own experiences growing up in what he described as a "working class" environment.
Reynolds elaborated on how they aim to balance their celebrity lifestyle with grounded family values. "We try to give them as normal a life as possible", he explained, referring to the couple's effort to shield their children from the trimmings of their high-profile careers. "I try not to impose upon them the difference in their childhood to my childhood or my wife’s childhood. We both grew up very working class".
However, the statement sparked a wave of criticism online, particularly aimed at Lively, who some fans argue did not grow up in a working-class background. The Gossip Girl star, who is often labeled a "nepo baby" due to her family's Hollywood ties, faced backlash from fans who perceived Reynolds’ remarks as "ignorant".
Critics pointed out Lively's upbringing in the affluent suburb of Tarzana in Los Angeles, suggesting a disconnect between Reynolds' depiction and Lively's actual childhood context. Despite the online debate, the couple remains committed to their parenting philosophy, maintaining that instilling a sense of normalcy and modesty is paramount in navigating their children's upbringing amidst fame.
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