Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 26, 2025 · Entertainment

Ryan Reynolds Drops Shocking Insult to Blake Lively Over Bill Murray Call!

Ryan Reynolds brought up a tense moment with his wife Blake Lively during his John Candy: I Like Me tour in New Brunswick, New Jersey on September 25

Ryan Reynolds Dishes on His Tense Moment with Wife Blake Lively and Reveals Bill Murray's Hilarious Voicemail

In a jaw-dropping reveal, Ryan Reynolds has let the cat out of the bag about a heated exchange he had with his wife, Blake Lively, over work. The Deadpool star was in the midst of promoting his new documentary, John Candy: I Like Me, which is set to hit theaters across the US, and he couldn't help but spill some tea on their tense moment.

Reynolds, who's a producer on the film, took the stage at the State Theatre in New Jersey on September 25, where he shared the hilarious story of his struggles to get Bill Murray on board for the documentary. The actor joked that there could've been a separate documentary about trying to get an interview with the legendary comedian, and he's not exaggerating.

Blake was not in attendance at the event, but Ryan couldn't help but mention her during the hour-long Q&A when speaking to the other guests on stage

Reynolds revealed that it took him a whopping "40 messages" to finally get in touch with Murray, but things got even more interesting when his wife intervened. As they were about to walk into a fancy gala event together, Reynolds' phone buzzed, and he couldn't help but let out an expletive-laden comment about Blake's suggestion that they leave.

"I was like, 'F**k you!' I said it under my breath, of course," Reynolds revealed, chuckling at the memory. The audience erupted in laughter as he continued to recount his phone call with Murray, who ultimately agreed to participate after a final video message from Reynolds' two-year-old son, who pleaded with Murray to "do the documentary" for John Candy.

The adorable plea seemed to do the trick, and Murray got back to Reynolds within seconds of receiving the video. The actor joked that he's still trying to figure out what kind of monster you'd have to be to say no to a child like that.

The Deadpool actor revealed Bill Murray caused a little argument between him and Blake

Reynolds also took the opportunity to discuss his love for John Candy, who starred in some of the movies that inspired scenes in the Deadpool franchise. He revealed that he even pushed for one joke referencing the late actor to make it into one of the films and credited his wife with supporting him on this decision.

"My wife's like, 'The man asked him for one thing – give him that one thing!'" Reynolds said, chuckling at Blake's determination.

But what really caught our attention was the mention of a certain "gala event" that Reynolds was attending with his wife. While he didn't specify which event it was or exactly when it took place, the timing seems suspiciously close to his wife's ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni over allegations of sexual harassment and a subsequent defamation lawsuit.

Ryan recalled attending a gala with Blake and right before they went inside, he finally got a phone call from Bill Murray (pictured at the Time100 Gala in April 2025 in New York City)

Ryan Supports His Wife Through Thick and Thin

The couple has been married for 13 years and share four beautiful children together. While Reynolds hasn't publicly commented on his wife's lawsuit, it's clear that he's been supporting her throughout the ordeal.

In a shocking twist, Blake Lively voluntarily withdrew her claims of emotional distress against Baldoni in May, but the drama doesn't seem to be over just yet. Lawyers for Baldoni are still pushing for Blake to provide her medical and mental health care records as evidence, which she has refused to do.

Ryan revealed he told his wife, 'F**k you!' when she demanded they go inside the gala and he insisted he needed to take the call from Bill Murray about his upcoming documentary

Reynolds' support for his wife is a testament to their strong marriage, and it's clear that they're in this together. But we can't help but wonder what really went down during that tense moment at the gala event – was it just a silly disagreement, or was there more to it?

John Candy: I Like Me Documentary Hits Amazon Prime Video on October 10

The documentary, which features interviews with stars who knew John Candy or worked with him, including Martin Short, Steve Martin, Macaulay Culkin, and Conan O'Brien, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the late actor's life and career.

The usually happy couple have been caught on camera in tense moments in the past (pictured in New York City in April 2025)

Reynolds has been open about his love for John Candy, and it's clear that this documentary is more than just a tribute – it's a labor of love. With Reynolds' dedication to getting Murray on board and the adorable plea from his two-year-old son, we can't wait to see what other surprises await us in this fascinating documentary.

The John Candy: I Like Me documentary will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting October 10.

Ryan joined John Candy's son Chris (left) and Daniel Pasternack from NYU Tisch School of the Arts (right) at 'An Evening with Ryan Reynolds & Friends' at State Theatre New Jersey

The trio was also joined by The Tonight Show writer Steve Higgins (second from left)

Ryan has been supporting Blake throughout the Gossip Girl star's ongoing legal battle with It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni (pictured)