Ryan Reynolds, the Vancouver-born actor currently leading the action-comedy Mayday, used a recent interview to poke fun at turning 50 while joking about having cosmetic procedures. The remarks came as he and co-star Kenneth Branagh promoted their film, set in 1980s Soviet Union, during an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
Humour in lieu of a milestone
Asked about the milestone birthday arriving this October, Reynolds acknowledged that he will be 50 and immediately turned the subject into a quip about ageing. Pointing at his face, he described it as “scaffolding” and then joked that he had “my lips done this morning and at lunch.” Branagh, 65, joined in the banter, saying the work was successful only after a second attempt.
"I do. I can say it: 50!"
The exchange offered a playful counterpoint to the typical celebrity conversation about ageing and cosmetic choices, and it took place as both actors discussed the new film in which Reynolds plays Troy, a U.S. Navy pilot stranded in the Soviet Union after his plane is downed. Branagh portrays Nikolai, a former Soviet spy who discovers Reynolds' character and asserts control over his situation.
Where this fits in Reynolds' career
Mayday marks Reynolds' first starring role in a major theatrical release since Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024. The new picture finds the actor in a fish‑out‑of‑water scenario that leans into the comic and action beats that have become central to his brand.
- Reynolds will turn 50 in October.
- He and Kenneth Branagh appeared together to promote Mayday.
- Reynolds referenced cosmetic work in a joking tone during the interview.
Off camera, Reynolds recently paid tribute to his wife, actress Blake Lively, on her 39th birthday by sharing family photos on Instagram and praising her as “the very best human I know.” The couple married in 2012 after meeting on the set of Green Lantern and are parents to four children.
Public image, private life and the comic persona
Reynolds has long cultivated a public persona that blends self‑deprecating humour with glossy movie star veneer. Jokes about cosmetic procedures fit into that pattern: they are disarming, slightly absurd and invite the audience to laugh with him rather than at him. For promotional interviews, especially those for broadly commercial films, that approach helps keep coverage light while steering attention toward the movie.
For fans and observers, the remarks provide a reminder that celebrity discourse about ageing has evolved: stars may now address the subject candidly, with irony, or not at all. In this instance, Reynolds used levity to mark a personal milestone as he balances professional commitments with family life.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Upcoming milestone | 50th birthday in October |
| Current project | Mayday — action-comedy set in 1980s Soviet Union |
| Recent personal note | Shared Instagram tribute for wife Blake Lively's 39th birthday |
Whether audiences take the gag at face value or as mere promotional levity, Reynolds continues to command attention as he shifts between franchise work and new projects. The jest about cosmetic procedures was a brief, humanising moment amid the machinery of film publicity and family milestones.
