After several months of speculation, Ryan Reynolds has finally revealed the name of his fourth child with Blake Lively.
The actor shared this exciting news at the July 22 premiere of his upcoming film, Deadpool & Wolverine, in New York City. While thanking his family onstage, he said, I want to start by saying thank you to my wife Blake, who is here. I want to thank my kids James, Inez, Betty, Olin, who are here: I hope that, if I’m lucky, this moment will be the most traumatic thing—that is, the contents of this movie—that happens in your wondrous life.
Reynolds added, I love that my entire family is here.
Lively gave birth to Olin in February this year. This came to light when paparazzi captured photos of her baby bump. In response, Lively shared a series of intimate pictures on Instagram showcasing her pregnancy journey. She captioned it, Here are photos of me pregnant in real life so the 11 guys waiting outside my home for a sighting will leave me alone. You freak me and my kids out.
The Marvel Star’s Affectionate Mention
Their children’s names have inspired many over the years. Even Taylor Swift, during her Eras Tour, mentioned them when singing the track “Betty” from her 2020 album Folklore. Confirming that characters in the song were named after Reynolds’ and Lively’s children, she acknowledged during one of her performances that some of her favorite characters are named James, Inez, and Betty.
A Special Connection with Taylor Swift
The connection only deepens with Swift’s evident affection for the couple’s children; they were immortalized in her track “Betty.” Discussing her song on stage, Swift said that James, Inez, and Betty are indeed based on Reynolds’ and Lively’s kids.
Continuous Speculation from Fans
Even leading up to the reveal, both Reynolds and Lively kept fans guessing about their fourth child’s name. According to reliable sources like Page Six, both humorously hinted at delaying the announcement until Taylor Swift would reveal it for them.
The Names That Mean So Much
With Olin joining siblings James, Inez, and Betty in keeping their parents busy and happy, it’s clear that both Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively treasure moments where they can share their joy with fans while maintaining privacy for their growing family.
