Received Validation From Late ‘Hard A**’ Dad in Sports, Wrexham Owner Ryan Reynolds Pens a 4-Word ‘Father’s Day’ Message

Ryan Reynolds is an icon in Hollywood known for his remarkable acting skills and iconic roles played over the years. However, when he stepped into the new role, being the owner of the Welsh soccer club, Wrexham AFC in 2020, it surprised many. It was all because of his love for sports, and it was inspired by none other than his father.

Given the success that has come following the takeover, Ryan Reynolds’ status can’t just be limited to just Hollywood. What many don’t know is that Reynolds’ love for sports has been a part of his life for a long time. And it all started with the validations he received from his late father James Chester Reynolds. On Father’s Day, the Deadpool actor shared a short message dedicated to his dad.

Ryan Reynolds’ message on Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a special day when we honor and express our love towards our fathers. And on this day, Ryan Reynolds has paid tribute to his father. In 2015, James passed away at the age of 74 due to Parkinson’s disease, leaving behind fond memories for his son Ryan.

The Deadpool star while remembering his father took to his Instagram story to wish his late father. He did show while sharing a throwback childhood photo of him with his father and older brother Jeff Reynolds. Along with the picture, Reynolds wrote a simple yet loving message, “Happy Father’s Day, Jimbo”.

Reynolds’ late father still holds a special place in his heart. This is evident from the first season of the documentary ‘Welcome to Wrexham,’ where he talked fondly of his father and his role in his love for sports.

The Wrexham owner still seeks validation from his father

The docu-series ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ chronicles Ryan Reynolds’ decision to purchase the football club. In one of the episodes in season 1 Reynolds’ delved into his personal life and his relationship with his father growing up, who he described as a “hard a**” cop.

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He candidly revealed that he sought validation from his father through his success in sports. He recalled, “The main place I got validation from my father was I was good at sports, so I played sports long past the point where I was really driven to do sports”. Reynolds further added how this drive for approval persisted throughout his career in show business.

This hunt for validation still remains, as he revealed, “My father has been dead for years, but that stuff doesn’t really go away”. Reynolds’ Father’s Day tribute is a sweet reminder of the love he had for his father and the impact he made in his life. It is evident that James Reynolds’ validation in sports helped shape Ryan Reynolds’ career. And he continues to honor his father’s memory in his work and personal life.

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There’s no doubt that his father would be very proud of the success story he weaved with Wrexham. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.