Canada has given the world many great exports, but its three most valuable commodities are Canadian bacon, maple syrup, and Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds is one of the most famous Hollywood stars, and one of the most famous Canadian actors named Ryan.

He currently portrays Marvel's Deadpool in the film series. Of course, he has also starred in a long list of silly comedies, dramatic films, and romantic movies. His personal life often makes significant headlines, and his relationships are just as compelling as his movies.

Reynolds is married to actress Blake Lively. Indeed, they're one of the most famous power couples in the world. Some people love this couple, while others find Ryan and Blake annoying.

Of course, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively were around the Hollywood scene for years before they met each other, and there are a few facts about Reynolds that his wife isn't so thrilled to know. He's dated beautiful Hollywood actresses, been at the center of controversy, and put his foot in his mouth. However, Reynolds doesn't seem to care what people think of him.

Lively, on the other hand, wants a few of the most troublesome facts to disappear. It's time to take a closer look at Reynolds and Lively's relationship. Here are 20 Facts About Ryan Reynolds That Blake Lively Wishes Were Swept Under The Rug.

20 Alanis Morissette Wrote A Song About Him

Ryan Reynolds has dated a long list of beautiful women. However, there were a few gorgeous ladies that Reynolds came close to marrying before he met Blake Lively. In 2002, he began dating Canadian singer, Alanis Morisette. They were engaged by 2004 but ended the relationship in 2007. Morisette admits that her 2008 album, Flavors Of Entanglement, dealt with the pain of the break-up. The song, "Torch", is about Reynolds.

19 Voted Best Looking Man Alive

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are one of the best-looking couples in Hollywood. Indeed, they're two of the most beautiful people in history. Reynolds has been voted the best looking man alive on several occasions. There's a good chance that Lively is proud of her handsome husband, but also not happy about it. Of course, Lively's one of the most beautiful women in the world. Reynolds would like that swept under the rug.

18 Married To Scarlett Johansson

As noted, Ryan Reynolds has been close to settling down several times in his life. In 2007, Reynolds began dating Scarlett Johansson, shortly after his split from Alanis Morrisette. In 2008, Reynolds and Johansson rushed to marry in a private ceremony. Reynolds and Johansson had a wild relationship, which came to an end in 2010. It's safe to say that Blake Lively isn't a huge fan of Scarlett Johansson.

17 In The Friend Zone With Blake Lively

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively met on the set of the superhero movie, The Green Lantern. The film was heavily hyped and people had high expectations, but the movie bombed big time. Regardless, Reynolds and Lively have fond memories of meeting each other on the set.

However, they didn't start dating right away. They were friends first and even came to each other for relationship advice. They became very close, but each one put the other in the friend zone.

16 Dated Sandra Bullock

As noted, Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johannson divorced in 2010. Before he started dating Blake Lively in 2012, he played the field to see what was out there. During that time, Reynolds dated some of the most famous actresses in the world. Rumors suggest he briefly dated Sandra Bullock. They co-starred in the romantic comedy, The Proposal. The chemistry and heat onscreen were so intense that many speculated they might be more than just friends.

15 Claimed He’d Never Get Married Again

Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson seemed like the perfect couple. However, things didn't work out between them and the marriage quickly came to an end. It turns out that Reynolds didn't enjoy his time in the union. When it was over, he claimed he'd never get married again.

Reynolds had so many bad experiences that he was done with getting married and would never do it again. That all changed when he started dating Blake Lively in 2011. They eventually married and now have three kids.

14 Turned Down A Role In Buffy The Vampire Slayer

In the 90s, the series Buffy The Vampire Slayer was an instant hit with fans. The cast all became major stars that went on to have great careers. Ryan Reynolds was still early in his career and almost landed the role of Xander Harris. It could have been his significant breakthrough role, but he turned it down.

Reynolds just got out of high school and wasn't interested in playing a kid in high school. He hated high school and didn't want to relive it.

13 The King Of Twitter

No celebrity has mastered Twitter as Ryan Reynolds has. Indeed, many fans consider him the King of Twitter. However, his wife, Blake Lively, likely hopes that some people don't read his posts.

Reynolds posts funny, bizarre, and 'out there' thoughts on Twitter. They're simply jokes, but there's a chance somebody might take them the wrong way. Regardless, they make his fans laugh, but might offend people that don't get his sense of humor.

12 Dated Charlize Theron

Before Ryan Reynolds began dating Blake Lively, he dated several famous Hollywood stars. Lively probably doesn't like hearing these rumors about her husband. According to rumors, Reynolds dated Charlize Theron shortly after divorcing Scarlett Johansson. He was only single for a short period but did a lot of dating during that time.

11 Canadian Teen Soap Opera Star 

In 1991, Ryan Reynolds started his career in Canada. His first role was on the teen soap opera, Hillside. It led to several significant roles, including parts in Sabrina The Teenage Witch, Outer Limits, and The X-Files. He soon landed the role in Two Guys, A Girl, And A Pizza Place. His career skyrocketed from that point. Regardless, it all began on a little show in Canada called Hillside.

10 Double Date With Blake While Dating Other People

As noted, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively started as friends after meeting on the set of The Green Lantern. Indeed, they became close friends and often talked about dates with each other. They even tried to set each other up for dates.

At one point, they were both dating other people and decided to go on a double date. Of course, they spent the entire night chatting and flirting with each other. Soon, they realized there was more than a friendship brewing.

9 Anxious About Being A Father

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively started dating in 2011. They had been friends for a bit, but soon a romance blossomed. In 2012, they married and soon started a family. They have three daughters that they're both very proud of. They love their kids.

Lively was always excited to be a mother and knew Reynolds would make a great dad. However, Reynolds did not have that same confidence. Indeed, he was feeling anxious about being a father and wasn't sure he could do it.

8 His Childhood Friend Tried To Sell Pictures Of Their Kids

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds try to keep their kids out of the spotlight. Of course, photographers are always lurking in the shadows, trying to snap pics. Not only does Reynolds have to worry about photographers...he has to worry about his friends, too.

A few years ago, his childhood friend attempted to sell pictures of Reynolds' eldest daughter, James. Reynolds admits to feeling hurt and cutting off all ties with that friend.

7 Peloton Ad Controversy

In late 2019, Peleton aired an ad that created a ton of controversy. In the commercial, actress Monica Ruiz plays a wife that receives a Peleton bike as a Christmas present from her husband.

The ad caused a significant uproar, and Ryan Reynolds saw a chance to get involved. He hired Ruiz to appear in an advertisement for his Aviation Gin. The ad spoofed the Peleton controversy and helped Ruiz to deal with the fallout from the original ad.

6 Met Blake Lively While Married To Scarlett Johansson

As noted, Ryan Reynolds was married once before, to actress Scarlett Johansson. It makes all the sense in the world that Blake Lively wants that swept under the rug. Of course, she also has some extra motivation. Lively and Reynolds met while he was still married to Johansson.

Reynolds and Lively quickly became good friends. Lively was dating actor Leonardo DiCaprio at the time but broke it off with him once Reynolds' divorce was finalized.

5 Starred In A Series Of Box Office Flops And Career Slump

It's safe to say Ryan Reynolds has mixed feelings when it comes to The Green Lantern. Reynolds fell in love with his co-star Blake Lively during filming. However, it also started a career slump for him. The movie was a major box office flop and he went on to star in a string of box office flops, including The Change-Up, R.I.P.D., and Captive. Of course, he made a comeback with his role in Marvel's Deadpool.

4 Failed Drama Class

Ryan Reynolds became one of the top leading men in Hollywood. He's had ups and downs but always lands on his feet. His relationships and career went through a brief slump, but he still rebounded. He even got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Well, it turns out that Reynolds failed drama class in high school. Perhaps the executives at Marvel were unaware of this when they cast him as Deadpool. His friend Hugh Jackman took the opportunity to mock Reynolds on Twitter for failing drama.

3 Married On A Former Slave Plantation

In 2012, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively married at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. However, the couple received quite the backlash for choosing that location. The plantation has a murky history, because of its link to slavery.

Indeed, there were more than a few fans that pointed this out to the couple. Plus, it was also the filming location for The Notebook. That might seem romantic...until you realize that Lively previously dated Ryan Gosling.

2 Endless Divorce Rumors

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively can't stay out of the headlines. Indeed, it seems some fans are more interested in their personal life than their professional lives. Since they first got together, there's been endless divorce rumors.

At various points, rumors suggested Lively got back with her ex, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Reynolds had an affair with Deadpool co-star, Morena Baccarin. Reynolds enjoys going on Twitter and mocking the divorce rumors. Of course, Reynolds and Lively remain a happy couple.

1 Holding His Baby Controversy

In 2015, Ryan Reynolds found himself at the center of controversy. A picture surfaced online that Blake Lively probably wishes would disappear. Ironically, she was the one that posted the pic to Instagram. Lively posted a pic of Reynolds incorrectly holding his daughter James in a carrier. There was a massive uproar when social media users voiced their anger. Reynolds apologized and noted he's a first-time dad that makes mistakes.