Washington [US]: Ryan Reynolds celebrated his mother, Tammy’s 80th birthday with a perfect blend of humor and heartfelt emotions, showcasing his trademark style of light-hearted affection.
the actor shared a video montage filled with funny moments from his time with Tammy, along with a sweet caption.
“Tam Tam is 80!!! Wishing my mom the happiest birthday,” Ryan wrote, sharing the post with his followers.
The video carousel included family moments, with cameos from Ryan’s brother Terry Reynolds, Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy, fitness trainer Don Saladino, and science broadcaster David Suzuki. Ryan added his usual humorous twist, referencing the 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial with a funny anecdote:
“I still remember the first time I saw her. I was sitting in the backyard one night, holding a flashlight and dozing off. Suddenly she just came waddling out of the shed. It scared the shit out of me. Later she waddled back into her spacecraft and left earth forever even though I saw her like four times today alone.”
However, Ryan soon shifted to a more sentimental note:
“Happy Birthday, mom. You are the best mom. We love you. Your grandbabies love you. Most importantly, [Hugh Jackman] loves you.”
Tammy, affectionately called Tam Tam, raised four sons, including Ryan, with her late husband James “Jim” Chester Reynolds, who passed away in 2015. She is also a grandmother to Ryan’s four children with Blake Lively: daughters James, Inez, and Betty, and their youngest son Olin, born in February 2023.
Ryan has frequently shared glimpses of his close bond with his mother, from red-carpet appearances to humorous social media posts. Notably, in 2022, Tammy appeared in a Mother’s Day ad for Aviation Gin, humorously critiquing Ryan’s cocktail-making skills.