Hollywood’s Newest Power Duo: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ Son Has Famous Godparents—Including Taylor Swift!

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds continue to make waves in Hollywood, but now it’s their youngest son, Olin, who’s stealing the spotlight—with some famous friends to back him up. Olin, the couple’s newest addition, has not one, but two A-list godparents: acclaimed director Shawn Levy and global pop sensation Taylor Swift.

In a recent interview with Variety, Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy revealed he holds a special role in Olin’s life. “Little by little, all of the Reynoldses started being a part of the movie, including their youngest,” Levy, 56, shared, referring to the Reynolds children’s cameos in the latest Marvel film. Levy proudly declared, “As the proud godfather of Olin, that might be my favorite voice cameo.”

Olin, it turns out, briefly appears in Deadpool & Wolverine as “Babypool,” while his 7-year-old sister, Inez, plays the role of “Kidpool.” Not stopping there, Lively, 36, dons a mask to portray Lady Deadpool, while their 4-year-old daughter, Betty, gets a nod in the credits as Hugh Jackman’s “wrangler.” The Reynolds family is certainly a dynamic force both on and off-screen, with their eldest daughter, James, rounding out the group at 9 years old.

Levy’s relationship with Reynolds goes beyond their professional collaboration, which has already seen the duo team up for blockbuster hits like Free Guy (2021) and The Adam Project (2022). As one of Reynolds’ most trusted partners, it’s no surprise that Levy would be chosen to play a vital role in Olin’s life as his godfather. This special connection was highlighted further when Reynolds first revealed Olin’s name at the New York City premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine in July 2024.

Meanwhile, Olin’s other famous godparent, Taylor Swift, continues to deepen her bond with the Reynolds-Lively clan. Swift took to Instagram in late July to share a playful post about her godchildren, making a cheeky reference to Reynolds. “Shout out to Wade Wilson, aka my godkids’ sperm donor!” she quipped, giving a nod to Reynolds’ iconic Deadpool character.

However, Swift’s post wasn’t just about Reynolds. She showered praise on another close friend, Hugh Jackman, applauding his dedication to Deadpool & Wolverine. “Over the past few years I have watched one of my best friends on this planet pour every bit of his heart, soul, sweat, time, energy, jokes, pain, joy, rebellion, darkness, and magic into this film,” she wrote. “He’s created the best work of his life, and the film feels like an actual joy portal, a wild escape from reality and an abs sandwich.”

To top it all off, Swift shared a lighthearted moment, posting a photo from an October 2023 Kansas City Chiefs game featuring herself, Jackman, Reynolds, Lively, and Levy. “These other randoms crashed the photo, and we were too polite to ask them to leave,” Swift joked, highlighting the close-knit dynamic among these Hollywood heavyweights.

With godparents like Shawn Levy and Taylor Swift, Olin Reynolds is certainly poised to grow up in a world filled with creativity, humor, and love—both on the big screen and beyond.