Just 30 minutes ago , famous actor Ryan Reynolds – who is loved by the whole world through the role of Deadpool – suddenly posted a video on social media with a statement that shocked fans around the world :
“ I ca n’t hide this any longer . It’s time for everyone to know the truth… ”
Less than 10 minutes later, the clip attracted millions of views . Netizens , the media and a series of cinema fan pages simultaneously ” broke down ” at the information announced by the 47 – year – old actor .
😢 A truth kept secret for too long
In the 3 – minute long video , Ryan Reynolds appears with a calm expression , different from his usual humorous demeanor . No lights , no effects , just a man sitting in front of the camera , sighing and then starting to speak:
“ I always try to bring laughter , positivity and energy to people . But I ‘m human too … and I ca n’t keep hiding this forever . ”
And then , Ryan confirmed that he had been quietly battling a serious mental health issue for the past two years – chronic anxiety .
💬 ” Behind every laugh is a sleepless night “
Ryan shared that even during the times when he appeared happy in public – at movie promotions , events with his wife Blake Lively – inside he was having panic attacks , insomnia , and feeling “ unable to breathe ” every night .
“ I ‘m a good pretender . I know how to make people think everything is okay , but the truth is I ‘ve broken down many times in the bathroom , where no one can see . ”
The actor also said he sought therapy , meditation , and reduced his workload — especially after wrapping up filming on Deadpool & Wolverine — to focus on healing himself .
👨👩👧👦 Family – the greatest source of encouragement
Ryan Reynolds emotionally mentioned his wife – actress Blake Lively – as “ the only person who saw it all and still chose to stay . ” He admitted that it was Blake and their four young children who were the only reason he had the courage to face his fears and speak up .
“ I am no longer ashamed of what I am going through . Because if I stay silent, others will think they should stay silent too . ”
🌍 Online community unanimously supports
As soon as the video was shared , a series of stars such as Hugh Jackman, Dwayne Johnson, Selena Gomez and Lady Gaga – who have been open about their mental health – spoke out in support of Ryan Reynolds. The hashtag #WeStandWithRyan quickly became a global trending topic on Twitter and TikTok .
A viral comment on Reddit reads :
“ Deadpool can get shot and survive . But Ryan is braver for speaking out about what millions of people are keeping in the dark . ”
📌 The final message is powerful
At the end of the video , Ryan Reynolds thanks his fans and ends with a message :
“ Being strong does n’t mean not being vulnerable . Love yourself , and if you need help – ask for help . You are not alone . ”
A hero is n’t just someone who wears a cape or a superhero suit – it ’s someone who speaks the truth when everything inside of you wants to hide .
Ryan Reynolds proved today that he ’s a true hero – not just on screen , but in real life .
