For years, Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have set the bar for celebrity friendship goals with their playful banter and public support. But according to insiders, the duo’s once-effortless dynamic may be under strain. Per sources, Jackman has been deliberately stepping back from Reynolds amid mounting outside pressures. Those close to them say the shift hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Hugh Jackman not ‘returning’ Ryan Reynolds’ calls for a reason, says source
Sources speaking to celebrity journalist Rob Shuter allege that Hugh Jackman has recently been less responsive to Ryan Reynolds’ attempts to connect. One insider claimed the change didn’t happen overnight, describing it as a gradual cooling marked by unanswered texts and missed plans. The person said, “It’s subtle at first,” adding that people close to them have begun to sense underlying “tension.”
Another source alleged that Reynolds has been the one making the effort to stay in touch. According to the claim, he has been calling, texting, and trying to arrange time together, only to receive little response.
One example frequently cited by insiders is a planned outing to see Jackman’s girlfriend, Sutton Foster, perform in a cabaret show. While the group was reportedly expected to attend together, the X-Men star ultimately went alone, fueling speculation that something was off.
Those close to Jackman suggest the distance is intentional rather than personal. One source claimed he is “stepping back for his own sanity,” particularly as Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, continue to face public scrutiny tied to an ongoing legal dispute involving actor-director Justin Baldoni and the film “It Ends With Us.”
An insider alleged the 57-year-old doesn’t want to be “caught in the middle” of a situation that has grown increasingly messy and high-profile. “He’s [Hugh’s] loyal,” one source said, “but even he has limits when it comes to messy legal battles.” Another claimed Reynolds has been privately frustrated by the shift, despite maintaining his usual humorous public persona.
