Blake Lively gushes over Ryan Reynolds amid feud with BFF Taylor Swift

Published: Jan 20 2026

Blake Lively, in a heartfelt interview with WWD's Jenny B. Fine, gushed about her husband, Ryan Reynolds, referring to him as her "best friend" amidst rumors of a rift with her BFF, Taylor Swift. As the 38-year-old actress promoted her haircare label, Blake Brown Beauty, she shared insights into her business partnership with Reynolds.

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When asked if they often discuss their businesses together, Blake exclaimed, "We talk shop all the time. We're truly partners in everything because we're best friends." She elaborated, "We discuss every detail, from the coffee I make to the intricacies of our creations. We're incredibly curious individuals."

The It Ends with Us actress further stated, "We become possessed by whatever we're building or creating, something that inspires us. It could be something mundane or our work. Our family is something we're always striving to improve. We're just buddies, partners."

The 38-year-old star gushed, "Just watching him do what he does and how he lives and operates is inspiring. Plus, he's been my male tester for all my fragrances, formulas, and everything else. He always steals them from me." She added, "From literally being my test strands of hair to being someone I rely on for every facet of my business and life, nothing I do is without him."

For those unaware, Blake and Ryan tied the knot in 2012 and share four children - daughters James, 11, Inez, 9, and Betty, 6, and son Olin, 2. Their bond as business partners and best friends is evident in their shared passion for creating and growing their empire together.

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