Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Preparing for the release of his upcoming Marvel movieDeadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds recently sat for an interview with his co-star Hugh Jackman, forPEOPLEmagazine. Addressing different questions about their scheduled action flick as well as their personal life, Reynolds spoke about one thing in particular that molded his Hollywood career.
Speaking with Hugh Jackman and asking him about the thing he misses the most about his homeland Australia, Ryan Reynolds discussed his upbringing in Canada. Crediting his roots for helping him thrive in the cutthroat entertainment industry, Reynolds seemed convinced he would have never survived Hollywood without his Canadian parenting.
What Does Hugh Jackman Miss the Most About Australia?
Sitting for an interview with each other forPEOPLEmagazine, Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds addressed questions arranged for the duo by the outlet. From speaking about their highly anticipated upcomingMarvel movieDeadpool & Wolverine, Reynolds and Jackman ventured into rather personal questions about each other’s lives.
With both Ryan Reynolds andHugh Jackmanbeing outsiders in the industry, given their Canadian and Australian roots, respectively, the duo faced one question about what they miss the most about their homeland. With Jackman responding to the question first, theLoganactor noted missing the natural aspect of his country, the most.
As a fellow immigrant to this land, what do you miss most about Australia?Reynolds asked.
Australia, definitely the people, my family. I don’t see my brothers who live there, nearly enough, that and my best mates. I miss the food, I miss the ocean.
I mean the ocean, I can get that anywhere, but my lifestyle in Sydney, I wake up, coffee, unbelievable coffee, I work out, I jump in the ocean as the sun’s coming up, and we watch the sun coming up in the ocean and I think, ‘why am I not here every morning’. I miss that.Jackman shared.
Responding to Ryan Reynolds’ question most authentically, Hugh Jackman went on to ask his fellow co-star about his feelings towards Canada, and what he misses the most.
Ryan Reynolds Credits His Canadian Roots for Helping Him Survive Hollywood
Following Hugh Jackman’s response to the question,Ryan Reynolds, the charismatic and witty actor, spoke up about his Canadian upbringing. With a successful career spanning decades, as Reynolds weathered his fair share of ups and downs, the actor mentioned owing his survival in the cutthroat industry to his Canadian roots, during the interview.
“It left the biggest impression”: One Important Lesson From Hugh Jackman 15-Years-Ago Changed Ryan Reynolds’ Career and Life Forever
Expressing his gratitude for being raised in Canada, Ryan Reynolds implied how his Canadian roots provided him with a sense of humility and a down-to-earth mindset, which has been instrumental in his ability to navigate the challenges of Hollywood. Addressing the struggles and competition in the entertainment industry, Reynolds noted,
For me, with Canada, in terms of Canada, what do I miss? God I miss… I find Canada to be incredibly restorative to me. I don’t really hide the fact that Canada is just so ingrained in my DNA, I mean it taught… the country seems like an additional parent to me, it really does.
I mean it taught me to laugh at myself, never take myself too seriously. But then I take myself seriously when it matters, you know in the right ways. But it kind of, I think… I would have been eaten alive in show business early on in my career, had I not been raised by Canada.
Growing up in Vancouver, British Columbia, Ryan Reynolds publicly spoke about how Canada in particular, and his upbringing helped him withstand the pressures of fame and the constant spotlight. Further, discussing how both their children connect with the actors’ childhood roots in Canada and Australia, respectively, Reynolds and Jackman went on with the interview.
Deadpool & Wolverineis scheduled to release on July 20, 2025.
Krittika Mukherjee
Senior Writer
Articles Published :3219
Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
