Blake Lively Credits Her, Ryan Reynolds’ Kids for Career Milestone

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Waddle Blake Livelydo without her kids? 

Blake Lively explained she only agreed to narrate National Geographic’s Secrets of the Penguins because of her four children – James, 11, Inez, 9, Betty, 6, and Olin, 3 – and her husband, Ryan Reynolds.

Blake revealed on Instagram on April 8th that he had shared the story with his children, explaining both what happened and why it mattered, especially after the miniseries received three Emmy Award nominations for 2026.

In fact, the 38-year-old said the show “came at a time that my heart needed it most.”

She added that her children enjoy falling asleep while watching nature documentaries. She finds them incredibly soothing and sweet, and the series has become a cherished part of her family life and home.

Anna Kendrick also praised the creators of Secrets of the Penguins, which has been nominated for three awards: Outstanding Nature Documentary, Outstanding Cinematography, and Outstanding Sound.

She expressed her gratitude for being involved in this wonderful project. She congratulated the dedicated team who worked tirelessly and with great attention to detail, overcoming challenging conditions to film these amazing animals in a way never seen before.

Blake and Ryan aren’t only sharing their love of nature with their children – they’re also passing on their sense of humor. Blake recently posted a video on April Fool’s Day showing a fun prank the kids played, proving they’ve definitely inherited their parents’ playful side.

Blake Lively discovered her kids and Ryan Reynolds’ children had playfully covered the toilet with plastic wrap, even marking it with pink smudges. She shared a video on Instagram showing how much plastic they used, jokingly blaming herself for teaching them how to use a calendar.

For a look at more adorable moments of Blake and Ryan with their quartet, keep reading. 

During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2018, Ryan Reynolds playfully claimed he’s watched Frozen countless times with his daughters and discovered a surprising connection: if you play the movie in reverse, it mirrors the scenes in The Exorcist.

As a lifestyle expert, I always find it heartwarming to see celebrities share glimpses into their personal lives, and Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are no exception! Back in 2016, they officially introduced their daughters, James and Inez, to the world at Ryan’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony – it’s become a bit of a tradition for stars who usually keep their kids private. Honestly, Ryan’s speech brought tears to my eyes. He turned to Blake and beautifully expressed how she makes everything better, and how she’s given him the incredible gift of fatherhood. He even joked that he thought he was only good for ‘fun uncle’ status before they had kids! It was such a sweet and genuine moment, a real testament to their love and family.

Before their second daughter was born in August 2016, Ryan Reynolds shared with TopMob News how much joy having a baby brought him, saying it was the most grounding and wonderful experience of his life.

Being a mom isn’t always glamorous – there’s definitely mess involved! But it’s all worth it,” the new mother shared with NW Magazine in 2016. “Even when things are hard and I’m tired, I remind myself how lucky I am.”

When Ryan Reynolds appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman in 2015, he enthusiastically talked about his wife and new daughter. He jokingly explained his priorities, saying, “I would take a bullet for my wife. I could never love anything as much as I love her.” But then he added that the moment he saw his baby’s eyes, he realized that in a dangerous situation, he’d even use his wife as a shield to keep his child safe.

Continuing with his typically dry wit, Ryan Reynolds tweeted a parenting joke in 2016: “Being a dad is the best feeling ever. Except for all the time before I had a kid, which was pretty great too.”

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve always believed in rolling up your sleeves and taking care of things – and that includes the less glamorous tasks! Back in 2016 on the Today show, I shared that I genuinely enjoy handling those ‘dirty work’ moments, and my partner feels the same. I’m a night owl and perfectly happy to jump up and deal with whatever needs attention, whenever it happens. It’s all part of making things run smoothly!

Fatherhood, he said, has been “amazing.”

In 2016, Reynolds described a rare and touching morning when his daughter was unusually upset by him leaving—simply because her mother was still asleep. He said it was incredibly difficult to walk away, and it really affected him.

In 2016, Ryan Reynolds recounted a funny experience watching the Super Bowl with his daughter. She noticed multiple versions of him on screen and, unimpressed, dismissed them all with a casual ‘Eh, whatever.’ Reynolds joked that to her, seeing twelve of him was like seeing ’24 useless boobs.’

In 2016, Ryan tweeted about how difficult it was to let his baby daughter go off on her own for the first time, jokingly saying he was very emotional dropping her off at Burning Man.

Back in 2015, the proud father was full of praise for his daughter. He was asked if his son, James, had started talking yet, and he joked, ‘We’re hearing a lot of babbling, but no real words just yet.’ He also admitted he loved to playfully tease her.

In a 2015 Instagram post, Blake Lively playfully hinted that she suspected Ryan Reynolds was the father of their baby, writing, “Since the day our baby was born, I’ve felt so strongly in my heart that you were most likely the father.” She added, “#ILoveYouSoMuchItsSilly.”

Blake Lively described parenthood as a series of constant surprises. You’re never sure what’s coming next – a messy moment, a sweet smile, or a sudden outburst. She jokingly compared it to living with someone unpredictable, but emphasized how quickly babies grow up. She said she’d happily be an elderly mother just to have more time with her children.

Blake Lively shared in 2015 that family is what truly matters. Despite having unusual careers, she emphasized that everyone is part of a family, and that connection is a beautiful thing.

In a 2015 tweet, Ryan Reynolds shared a touching Father’s Day moment: his daughter’s smile. He said it meant more to him than any present, especially since he was about to leave home for six years to write a book about being a parent.

He once revealed to TopMob News while promoting his 2015 film, Woman in Gold, that he’d occasionally wake up and realize he’d been walking for five minutes without even realizing it.

It’s funny, isn’t it? You adore them. You’ll wake up several times during the night with a goofy grin, and I was just telling someone about that. If anything else disturbed your sleep that often, you’d be furious. But when it’s your baby, it’s the most wonderful thing in the world.

It’s pretty common for people to meet, have a few drinks, and then start a family. But in my case, it was different – I was completely sober when it happened,” Reynolds quipped in 2016.

It’s incredible how ordinary yet deeply meaningful it is. I always find it funny because whenever celebrities talk about their children, it’s so awkward – like they think their kid is the first baby ever born!

Reynolds admitted he’s completely smitten with his daughter, James. He joked about how many parents feel the same way, adding, ‘I adore her. It’s ridiculous how easily she controls me. When she says ‘Dada,’ I’d do anything for her – seriously, anything!’ He shared these thoughts back in 2015 when James was an only child.

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2026-04-08 23:47