Ryan Reynolds, the Secret Super‑Star of a New York Pizzeria
Picture a bustling East Village pizza joint. A regular sits at the counter on a rainy Tuesday, ordering a pepperoni pie with a side of coy smiles. The staff there says they’ve met someone mysterious for years but can’t quite put their finger on who it is. Turns out it’s Ryan Reynolds—yes, the charming lead in “Deadpool” and the guy who keeps “Jems” (aged 7), “Inez” (5) and “Betty” (2) laughing while his wife Blake Lively reads a script elsewhere in the city.
Incognito in the East Village
- Restaurant staff think the would‑be pizza‑lover is Ben Affleck. He’s never called them out. He just nods and says, “How’s J‑Lo?” and then zips off with his slice.
- Ryan plays along, keeps the “Ben Affleck” illusion alive, and the pizza gets served on time.
- “I’m just doing my normal stuff, ordering pizza, no drama,” he chuckles on the Dear Hank & John podcast.
Why the Mystery?
“If I told them I’m actually Ryan Reynolds, they’d probably end up snorting in disbelief or begging for selfies. So I keep the charade alive,” he told the hosts. “I don’t want buyers to think I’m a different kind of celebrity. Plus, it keeps the vibe light. I’m just a pizza‑junkie in the city, not a Hollywood headline.”
Career Beat & Family Feels
Ryan, 45, recently sounded the “pause” button on film projects to focus on something faster than a camera—family time. “I’ve done a lot of acting,” he noted, “but the biggest thing is not missing my kids’ rites of passage.”
- “Shooting in Europe, nights stretched until the sunrise. Every project feels like a full‑time job when you’re acting, producing, and writing.”
- He’s taking a family‑first break. “I want them to have a normal schedule. When Blake shoots, I stay home; when I shoot, she stays at home.”
- “It’s about living like a regular human for a bit.”
So, next time you’re craving a slice of classic New York pizza, ask if the guy on the counter is the quick‑laughing, pizza‑loving Ryan Reynolds. If he’s the “from Ben Affleck” kind of guy, you’ll know it’s all part of the show—pun intended.
Why it matters? Because even the biggest Hollywood stars like Ryan Reynolds need a break to keep the lights of home bright enough to fill the next pizza slice.