Ryan Reynolds says life would’ve been different if son Olin was born first

Ryan Reynolds jokes he’d rethink having four kids if son Olin came first

Ryan Reynolds reflected on parenting chaos, saying his son changed everything about family life with Blake Lively.

Ryan Reynolds revealed on Late Night With Seth Meyers that welcoming his son, Olin, after three daughters, completely shifted his perspective on parenting.

The actor joked he “would never” have had four kids if Olin had been born first.

“There was nothing violent or creepy going on before Olin’s arrival,” Reynolds quipped. “He came out with three things on his mind, violence, breasts, and engines.”

The Deadpool star said raising three daughters, James, 10, Inez, 9, and Betty, 6, was “so easy” compared to his now 2-year-old son, who he joked wants to “break everything.”

“I would’ve given myself a punching vasectomy before having three boys at first,” he added. “I wouldn’t have allowed that to happen.”

When asked if his daughters consider Olin an “HR issue,” Reynolds replied, “I do,” admitting he’s “in direct competition with this young man.”

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s son, Olin, did them a simple favor by coming last. 😂 pic.twitter.com/gst3pybNeI

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Blake Lively, 38, previously described Olin as “romantic” during her own appearance on the show in March, sharing that he often calls her “my love.”

She also described their home life as “chaos,” saying each of their children has a strong personality.

Reynolds and Lively, who married in 2012, continue to keep their children mostly out of the public eye while balancing family life with their busy Hollywood careers.