Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' wildly different Sunday after Welsh weekend in Wrexham

Wales Online

28-04-2025

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' wildly different Sunday after Welsh weekend in Wrexham
From pitch to premiere, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynold's whirlwind weekend
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively joined in with the celebrations of Wrexham's promotion to the Championship
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Just 24 hours after joining the joyous scenes at Wrexham AFC's historic promotion celebration, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds switched gears in the most spectacular way — making their way to New York City for the glittering premiere of Blake's latest film, Another Simple Favour.
The day before, on Saturday, April 26, Wrexham AFC achieved an electrifying 3-0 victory over Charlton Athletic, securing their promotion to the English Football League Championship. This wasn't just another win — it marked the club's third consecutive promotion since Ryan and his fellow actor Rob McElhenney took the reins in 2021.
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It was a monumental achievement in the world of football, one that catapulted Wrexham from the depths of the National League to the cusp of the Premier League — an incredible rise that no one saw coming.
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The atmosphere in Wrexham was pure euphoria, and Blake was right there in the thick of it. Cheering from the stands alongside her husband, she witnessed the heart-pounding victory that set the town alight. The Marvel star, overjoyed, shared an emotional embrace with Rob, while Blake captured the unforgettable moment.
She later shared it with her 44 million Instagram followers, pouring her heart out in a post that expressed her deep gratitude for the town, the team, and the two men who had made it all possible. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter
"Back to back to back," Blake wrote. "History was made. Congratulations to @wrexham_afc. I will never forget the love and elation in that town today. Thank you for sharing it with us always."
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Ryan also took to Instagram to reflect on the journey with Wrexham, offering a heartfelt message to the club and its fans: "We've been with Wrexham for what seems like the blink of an eye, but so much has happened. I remember the first press conference, we were asked what our goals were… and I think Rob jumped in with, 'The Premier League.'
"People laughed. They had every right to. It seemed insane… But we weren't kidding.
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"I feel at home here. It's a place that values community, decency and history. From the respect it pays to the Gresford Disaster, to the feeling of hope and miracles created by Mickey Thomas. These are big reasons Wrexham is growing into what it always was. It isn't just a place with a history of ups and downs, it's also a FEELING. And a feeling is sometimes as good or better than a memory.
"We made history. We've been promoted for a record third time in a row. That doesn't happen without the wisdom of Phil Parkinson and his coaching staff, or the talent of Paul Mullin. It doesn't happen without Max Cleworth and Arthur Okonkwo. Or Mark Howard who may have one of the hardest jobs there is. I watched Sam Smith create a frightening blend between football and martial arts, scoring our second goal yesterday.
"The Stadium feels like a church. I know so many of you now. Since February, 2021, I've watched babies become regulars. And some regulars depart us for good. We've had the honour to scatter ashes of loved ones across that field. I've even watched every available hand shovel snow off the pitch to keep a match from cancellation.
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"Somebody said the Welsh have the 'heart of a poet and the fist of a fighter.' That's what I love about this place. I wish the whole world could visit Wrexham. Diolch."
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Less than 24 hours after celebrating in the stands of the Racecourse Ground, Blake and Ryan were making their way down the red carpet at the New York premiere of Another Simple Favour.
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Blake, dressed in a mint green Tamara Ralph gown, complete with cutouts and cascading drapes, looked every bit the Hollywood actress - a world away from her casual getup of jeans and oversized shirt at the Wrexham match. Paired with Christian Louboutin heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewels, Blake dazzled under the glimmering lights of the Museum of Modern Art, where the premiere was held.
Ryan proudly stood by his wife's side, looking sharp in a tailored grey suit, which he paired effortlessly with a crisp white shirt and a sleek tie - after what had been a whirlwind weekend.
In one funny clip, posted to the film's Instagram story, Ryan can be seen taking pictures of his wife with her fellow cast members, amongst the paparazzi in a show of support.
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The star-studded affair saw Another Simple Favour co-stars Anna Kendrick and Michele Morrone in attendance, along with big names like Emily Blunt, Hugh Jackman and Stanley Tucci. Having already premiered at SXSW in March, the film is slated for a May 1 release on Prime Video.