Martha Stewart had a surprising revelation about her next-door neighbor, none other than Ryan Reynolds, during her recent appearance on the Rent Free game show, according to Variety. Known for his sharp wit and knack for comedic timing on screen, Reynolds apparently doesn’t bring that humor to his off-camera interactions, at least according to Martha.
“You want to know something? He’s not so funny in real life,” Martha shared with a grin. “No, he’s very serious.” She then added, “He’s a good actor. He can act funny, but he isn’t funny. Maybe he can get to be funny again,” as reported by BuzzFeed. While she said this all with her trademark twinkle, Martha also acknowledged that her comments might get her “in trouble”—considering, well, she lives right next door to the guy.
Of course, Ryan Reynolds couldn’t resist responding. Known for his relentless ability to keep the joke alive, he addressed Martha’s comment on Twitter, as shared by Ryan Reynolds on Twitter. “I’d disagree with her,” he wrote, “but I tried that once. The woman is unexpectedly spry. She really closed the gap after a mile or so.”
Classic Reynolds—playing up the humor while somehow admitting that Martha Stewart, at 82, still has the ability to chase down the Deadpool actor.
Ryan’s response perfectly captures the essence of why fans adore him. Martha might think he’s too serious off-camera, but when it comes to playing the game publicly, Reynolds’ humor never misses a beat.
