Who are Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ kids?
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are two of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, known for their playful personalities and their strong bond as parents. Since tying the knot in 2012, the couple has embraced life with their growing family, now parents to four kids—three daughters and a son. Their home is full of love, laughter, and lots of fun.
1. James Reynolds, 9
James, the eldest of their kids, was born on December 16, 2014. She was named after Ryan’s father, who passed away shortly after her birth. Ryan shared, “It felt right,” and mentioned that his dad had the chance to meet James before he died.
James had her first brush with celebrity fame at just two years old when her voice was featured in Taylor Swift’s song Gorgeous from the Reputation album. Lively recalled how she and Ryan were over-the-top excited when they heard James’ voice during a Swift concert, laughing about how they jumped up and down in excitement.
Despite their connection with Swift, their daughters didn’t realize “Aunt Taylor” was famous. Ryan joked, “They thought it was just a hobby until they went to a concert and were like, ‘Oh, this is serious!’”
In January 2023, Ryan shared a special father-daughter moment when he took James to a Wrexham football match in Wales. The two were seen strolling through the stands together, making for a heartwarming moment.
2. Inez Reynolds, 8
Inez, their second daughter, arrived on September 30, 2016, in New York City. Lively has mentioned that her name is spelled with a “z,” not an “s.” Inez is known for her unique personality, with Ryan humorously describing her as having a bit of a “dark side.” He once shared that her favorite characters are often villains, like Gaston from Beauty and the Beast.
Even their pediatrician jokingly remarked on Inez’s personality, calling her “shady.” One funny family moment came when Inez, at age two, was subjected to a secondary security pat-down at the airport, which Ryan sarcastically likened to a criminal check.
Inez’s sense of style is also something to watch! In 2021, Lively posted a video showing the outfit Inez chose for her—a floral skirt, hot pink sweatshirt, and black pumps—at 5 a.m. Fashion-forward, even at a young age!
In May 2023, Lively brought Inez and James to see Taylor Swift in concert, where Swift sweetly greeted them on stage with, “Hi James! Hi Nezzy!”
3. Betty Reynolds, 5
Betty, the couple’s third daughter, was born on October 4, 2019. Although the reason behind her name hasn’t been fully explained, it’s known to have deep family roots. Lively even named her non-alcoholic beverage line “Betty Buzz” after her father and grandmother, both named Betty.
Betty’s name was made public thanks to Taylor Swift, who revealed it in her song Betty, which also includes the names James and Inez in the lyrics. Lively has mentioned the challenges of adjusting to having a third child, joking that while James adapted quickly, Inez took a bit longer to get used to her new baby sister.
4. Olin Reynolds, 1
The youngest member of the Reynolds-Lively clan, Olin, was born on February 12, 2023. For more than a year, the couple kept details about their fourth child under wraps. Lively first hinted at Olin’s arrival during Super Bowl festivities, posting photos that showed she no longer had a baby bump.
Olin’s name was officially revealed at the July 2024 premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine, when Ryan proudly confirmed, “We had a son.” The couple had announced they were expecting their fourth child in September 2022, with Lively debuting her baby bump at the 10th Annual Forbes Power Women Summit.
Ryan later mentioned Olin in June 2023 while promoting his show Bedtime Stories with Ryan, sharing that the inspiration for the series came on the day Olin was born.
The Reynolds-Lively household is clearly full of love, laughter, and plenty of memorable moments as they navigate life with their adorable and growing family!
