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Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Team Up to Buy Professional Sailing Club
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have bought a professional sailing club The longtime friends have teamed up to buy Australian-based BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team Reynolds' purchase comes amid an ongoing legal battle between his wife Blake Lively and Justin BaldoniRyan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have gone sailing! The longtime friends and actors have teamed up to buy BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team, an Australian professional sailing club, according to a news release. 'We're incredibly excited to set sail together in this new adventure,' Reynolds, 48, said in a joint statement. 'Hugh brings a deep love for and pride in his home country as well as being an avid fan of sailing. He will also be bringing his overly clingy emotional support human along for the ride. Apologies in advance to Australia.' Founded in 2019 by Sir Russell Coutts and Larry Ellison, SailGP pits 12 national crews in identical 50-foot foiling catamarans. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The club is led by driver and CEO Tom Slingsby, the Australian 2012 Olympic gold medalist, who shared his enthusiasm for adding Jackman and Reynolds to the crew. 'This is an incredible milestone for us and for our sport, having global icons Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds come on board as co-owners of our team,' he said. 'They bring unmatched star power, a love for storytelling, and a sharp sense of humour that fits perfectly with our team. With BONDS joining as our Title Partner and the launch of the BONDS Flying Roos, we're building something distinctly Australian; a team driven by spirit, resilience, and national pride.' The BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team will make its official debut under the new ownership at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix from June 7-8. For Reynolds — who is also the part-owner of two soccer teams — the new endeavor comes amid an ongoing legal battle between his wife Blake Lively and her former co-star Justin Baldoni. In December 2024, Lively filed a sexual-harassment complaint against Baldoni and alleged that he engaged in misconduct during the filming of It Ends with Us. The actress also accused Baldoni and his associates of launching a retaliatory smear campaign meant to "destroy" her reputation, which he has denied. Baldoni countered Lively's initial claim in January with a $400 million lawsuit against her, Reynolds and their publicist Leslie Sloane, alleging extortion, defamation and more. Read the original article on People
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3 days ago
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Ryan Reynolds acquires a new sports team — this time with Hugh Jackman
Good friends Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have set sail on an exciting new venture together — as co-owners of Australia's three-time SailGP champions. The Deadpool & Wolverine co-stars have joined team driver and CEO Tom Slingsby in leading the freshly rebranded BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team, the company announced Thursday. 'We're incredibly excited to set sail together in this new adventure,' Jackman, 56, and Reynolds, 48, said in a joint statement. In their signature tongue-in-cheek style, the statement continued: 'Hugh brings a deep love for and pride in his home country as well as being an avid fan of sailing. He will also be bringing his overly clingy emotional support human along for the ride. Apologies in advance to Australia. No comment on whether we're writing this in our BONDS. No further questions.' The company confirmed that the team has signed a multi-year partnership with BONDS underwear, marking the first time the Australian SailGP Team has had a title partner. Slingsby added: 'This is an incredible milestone for us and for our sport, having global icons Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds come on board as co-owners of our team. They bring unmatched star power, a love for storytelling, and a sharp sense of humor that fits perfectly with our team. 'With BONDS joining as our Title Partner and the launch of the BONDS Flying Roos, we're building something distinctly Australian; a team driven by spirit, resilience, and national pride.' The BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team will make their official debut under their new name and ownership at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix from June 7-8. This new acquisition marks Reynolds' third in the world of sports. He already co-owns two soccer teams: Wrexham AFC in Wales and Club Necaxa in Mexico with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney. It also comes amid Reynolds's ongoing legal battle with his wife's (Blake Lively) It Ends with Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni, over sexual harassment accusations. Lively, whom Reynolds has been married to since 2012, sued Baldoni in January, alleging that he sexually harassed her on set and subsequently devised a campaign to 'destroy' her reputation, following the film's release. Baldoni, who has vehemently denied the accusations, filed a countersuit against Lively and Reynolds, claiming they tried to 'destroy' his career and reputation. In a major update earlier this week, Lively withdrew her claims that Baldoni intentionally and negligently inflicted emotional distress on her during the production of the film, after Baldoni's lawyers sought to access her therapy notes and other health records.
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3 days ago
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HUGH JACKMAN AND RYAN REYNOLDS TAKE THE HELM AS CO-OWNERS OF THE 'BONDS FLYING ROOS', AUSTRALIA'S SAILGP TEAM
A new era begins as iconic Aussie brand BONDS joins as Title Partner of the 'BONDS Flying Roos' SailGP Team NEW YORK, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Australia's three-time SailGP champions have unveiled a new identity as well as two new co-owners - Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds - who join Driver and CEO Tom Slingsby in leading the freshly rebranded BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team. That's right, under its new ownership BONDS underwear will now be keeping the "down under" region of these aquatic Aussie athletes totally race-ready in its famously comfy undies. New co-owners Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds commented, "We're incredibly excited to set sail together in this new adventure. Hugh brings a deep love for and pride in his home country as well as being an avid fan of sailing. He will also be bringing his overly clingy emotional support human along for the ride. Apologies in advance to Australia. No comment on whether we're writing this in our BONDS. No further questions." Founded in 2019 by Sir Russell Coutts and Larry Ellison, SailGP pits 12 national crews in identical 50-foot foiling catamarans, ripping past 100 km/h just metres from shore in the world's most iconic harbours. Led by Olympic gold medallist Slingsby, Australia has owned the leaderboard, three championships in four seasons, and now embarks on a new chapter aimed at super-charging fan engagement far beyond the dock. The BONDS multi-year partnership marks the first time the Australian SailGP Team has had a Title Partner. As both Official Title Partner and Official Underwear Partner, BONDS brings more than a century of Aussie heritage - and signature comfort - to the BONDS Flying Roos. The BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team will make their official debut under their new name and ownership at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix from June 7-8. The Australian crew aims to defend their leading position on the leaderboard while striving for a memorable victory to celebrate their new co-owners and partners. ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR MEDIA// ANNOUNCEMENT IMAGERY ANNOUNCEMENT VNR-Tom Slingsby interview & B-Roll B-ROLL FOOTAGE- Best of Team Australia action B-ROLL FOOTAGE – Best of SailGP action ABOUT SAILGP// The most exciting racing on water, the Rolex SailGP Championship is a global championship with national teams battling it out in identical high-tech, high-speed 50-foot foiling catamarans at iconic venues around the world. Racing faster than the wind at speeds exceeding 100 km/h // 60mph, the Rolex SailGP Championship is driven by the sport's top athletes, with national pride, personal glory, and bonus prize money of US$12 million at stake. Powered by nature - wind, sea and sun - driven by purpose, SailGP races for a better future. Visit to find out more. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SailGP Sign in to access your portfolio
