Ryan Reynolds and Robert Downey Jr. Feud Rumors: Separating Fact from Internet Fiction
Hi, I’m Jaden Patel, a deadpan comedian with a razor-sharp sense of irony, delivering the facts with a side of dry humor. Let’s talk about the internet’s latest masterpiece of misinformation: the supposed feud between Ryan Reynolds and Robert Downey Jr.
Yes, because nothing says “journalism” like a blind item from a podcast with a name that sounds like a rejected Marvel villain. The rumor mill kicked into high gear after a vague reference on the Blinded by the Item podcast suggested that Reynolds and Downey Jr. had some kind of dramatic on-set showdown during the filming of Avengers: Doomsday. Allegedly, Reynolds made some comments about Susan Downey, prompting Robert to retaliate by targeting Blake Lively. Cue the dramatic slow-motion fight scene that, as it turns out, never actually happened.
Let’s take a deep breath and consult the facts—those pesky little things that don’t always make for good Twitter discourse. According to People, there is “zero bad blood” between the two actors. TMZ went even further, pointing out that Reynolds and Downey Jr. have “never” even met in person. That’s right—this feud is so real, it exists entirely in the fever dreams of internet sleuths and gossip podcasters.
Of course, that didn’t stop fans from speculating wildly. Some claimed the tension stemmed from Reynolds’ past marriage to Scarlett Johansson, a close friend of Downey Jr. But here’s the kicker: Johansson herself has said nothing but kind things about Reynolds, calling him “a good guy” during a 2023 appearance on Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop podcast. So much for that angle.
Meanwhile, Reynolds’ Deadpool is technically MCU canon, but he hasn’t been officially confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday. Downey Jr., on the other hand, is returning as Doctor Doom. So unless Marvel has some surprise crossover in store, the two actors have about as much chance of colliding on set as Thor and a tax audit.
But hey, if you’re craving some real celebrity drama, look no further than Tan France and Bobby Berk’s very real rift on Queer Eye. Berk left the show after eight seasons, and France was accused of trying to replace him with a friend. France denied the allegations on Instagram, clarifying that Netflix handled the casting process without his input. Berk, for his part, insisted that the issue was personal and unrelated to the show.
Then there’s the long-simmering tension between Shannen Doherty and Alyssa Milano, which finally boiled over in 2023 when Doherty’s former Charmed co-star Holly Marie Combs alleged that Milano once issued an ultimatum to producers. Milano denied the claims, calling them “revisionist history,” while Doherty stood by her version of events. Doherty passed away in July 2024 after a long battle with cancer, leaving the feud unresolved.
And just in case you were wondering, Sharon Osbourne once called Ashton Kutcher “the rudest celebrity” she’d ever met. That’s not a feud, but it’s certainly a mood.
In the end, Reynolds and Downey Jr. remain blissfully unaware of the internet’s attempts to pit them against each other. And really, isn’t that the most satisfying twist of all?
Well, there you have it. Humanity at its finest.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, TMZ, E! News, Goop, Vanity Fair, Instagram
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