Hugh Jackman Teases Ryan Reynolds’s Time-Keeping in Hilarious On-Set Anecdote
Here’s a scenario I didn’t know I needed: Hugh Jackman grading Ryan Reynolds’s clock-watching skills. During a recent sit-down on Live With Kelly and Ryan, Jackman casually dropped that Reynolds “isn’t great” at showing up on time—calling punctuality the one thing his buddy can’t quite nail. The Australian actor laughed off his own track record of celebrity tardiness but made it clear that when it comes to Reynolds, the roles are reversed.
Jackman’s quip first surfaced in a People interview (March 2024) and was quickly picked up by Entertainment Tonight’s red-carpet roundup. According to People, Jackman deadpanned, “He’s nailed everything else—films, friendships, green juice—but let’s just say my watch and I are on high alert around Ryan.” Over on Reynolds’s Instagram Story, the Deadpool star fired back with a selfie captioned, “Alarm clocks: my arch-nemesis,” proving he can laugh at himself just as easily as Jackman can jab.
This isn’t the first time the two have sparred in public—in fact, their ongoing roast-style rapport has become Hollywood’s friendliest feud. Last summer, Reynolds trolled Jackman over his commitment to Broadway workouts, while Jackman returned fire about Reynolds’s questionable green juice recipe. Now, timing has entered the fray, and fans can’t get enough. The playful back-and-forth even showed up in a joint promo for their upcoming Netflix comedy, with Jackman warning on camera, “If Ryan’s late again, I’m starting without him—and I’ll take the spotlight.” Cue Reynolds mock-outrage and an on-set countdown clock.
Beyond the banter, both actors are gearing up for big releases: Jackman’s got a new action flick slated for summer, while Reynolds is deep into post-production on his next superhero outing. Sources say the deadline crunch is real, which makes Jackman’s timing jab all the more fitting. Even Rachel McAdams, a co-star on Reynolds’s latest project, reportedly quipped to ET, “We set four alarms and still watch our backs for Hugh’s watch tower.”
Whether this becomes the industry’s next viral roast or simply a running inside joke, Jackman and Reynolds have reminded us that even A-listers wrestle with basic life skills. Anyway, that’s the deal. Keep your alarms handy—these two might just turn punctuality into their next punchline.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Entertainment Tonight
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