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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively can easily be one of Hollywood’s most beloved couples. Their beautiful connection began on the sets ofGreen Lanternin 2010 and quickly blossomed into a fairy tale wedding in 2012. While it was a very special day for the duo, one element of it was something that Reynolds expressed deep regret for afterward.
The couple’s choice of venue at Boone Hall ignited a firestorm of criticism, with many fans struggling to forgive their idol for such a glaring oversight regarding the historical significance of the location.
Ryan Reynolds Expressed Sincere Remorse Over Contentious Wedding Venue Choice
Weddings are supposed to be a happy occasion, but for Blake Lively andRyan Reynolds, their special day became mired in controversy. The duo took their wedding vows at Boone Hall Plantation in South Carolina, a location with a distressing history of slavery. The location featured nine slave cabins, known as ‘Slave Street,’ further detailing the level of human suffering that took place.
So, as soon as their wedding news was out in the open, a slew of criticism followed both Reynolds and Lively. This controversy reached new levels in 2018 when theDeadpoolactor openly supported the movieBlack Panther, which featured a predominantly Black cast. This brought the Boone Hall controversy back into the limelight, raising high levels of hypocrisy on the part of the actor.
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Thisproblematicnature of plantation weddings and venues was also increasingly recognized at the time, with platforms like Pinterest and The Knot putting a complete ban on images of such ceremonies. The duo, in order to show their remorse over the oversight, also donated$200,000to the NAACP legal defense fund in 2020.
Following this, Reynolds revealed in an interview withFast Companythat the duo held a second wedding ceremony to exchange their vows. He also added,“Years ago we got married again at home – but shame works in weird ways.”Future talking about the location, he said,“It’s a huge f**king mistake like that that will shut you down, or it reframes things and moves you into action.”
The duo has, over the years, expressed their deep regret over their contentious wedding venue. But their efforts to rectify their mistakes highlight a broader dialogue about historical sensitivity and social responsibility.
Blake Lively Currently Facing the Wrath of the Internet
The movieIt Ends with Usis trending but for all the wrong reasons. The lead actress as well as the executive producer of the project,Blake Lively, is under fire for not directly addressing the domestic violence issues raised in the movie. Adding fuel to the fire, resurfaced interview clips have shown Lively in a less-than-favorable light.
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Online critics have pointed to past instances where she came across as dismissive or even hostile towards reporters. One viral clip depicts her sarcastically congratulating an intervieweron a nonexistent pregnancy.
Another interview shows her expressingadmiration for Woody Allen, a director facing s*xual misconduct allegations at the time. These unearthed moments have led some to question the authenticity of Lively’s good girl image, dubbing her a mean girl in real life.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
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