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Once upon a time in Hollywood, Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson were a couple- until they were not. From the year 2008 to 2011, they were married until they broke it off in 2011. Most of the time, Hollywood romances capture the attention of the audience’s imagination and the story between Reynolds and Johansson wasn’t an exception. These two incredibly charming and talented actors in Hollywood started dating in the 2000s and got married after a year of dating. The relationship, though short-lived, with their separation in 2011, was marked by secrecy and undeniable chemistry.
Away from the prying eyes of Hollywood, they started their love story. Unlike other Hollywood couples, they kept their relationship private, choosing personal time over public display. Though their marriage did not last long, their journey together remains an intriguing chapter in both their lives. Want to know how they fell in love? Let’s take a look.
Crossing paths in 2007
Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson‘s path crossed back in 2007. At that time, Deadpool star Reynolds had just come out of a serious relationship with singer Alanis Morissette, while Johansson had ended her relationship with actor Josh Hartnett. It is unclear how or when they laid eyes on each other the first time, though they belong to the same profession. However, things became serious once Reynold’s engagement broke with Morissette.
They have reportedly bonded over their deep passion for acting and shared humor. They kept their relationship under wraps, rarely making any public appearances or discussing themselves in interviews. The element of secrecy makes their relationship more intriguing to the fans.
Secret engagement and a private wedding
In May 2008, Reynolds and Johansson shocked the fans with their news of getting engaged. The news came as a surprise to many since there was no room for public display.
They tied the knot in September 2008 in Vancouver Island, Canada. Their private wedding ceremony took place in a remote retreat, far away from the flashing cameras.
Only some chosen family member and a handful of friends were reportedly invited to the wedding, making it one of the most secretive celebrity weddings of all time.
Why did their love story end?
Despite their deep admiration for each other and proving all the rumors of their separation, Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson divorced in 2011. In December 2010, they announced their separation citing irreconcilable differences between the two parties. While they did not speak a word about their separation, insiders suggested that their demanding careers and time apart led to this decision.
In a convo with People Magazine, Reynolds stated:
After long and careful consideration on both our parts, we’ve decided to end our marriage. After long and careful consideration on both our parts, we’ve decided to end our marriage.
In a later interview, Johansson mentioned that getting married at a young age seemed challenging with a demanding career. She explained the Cosmopolitan UK:
Relationships are complicated, and being married is a living, breathing process. I think I was not fully aware of the peaks and valleys. I wasn’t prepared to hunker down and do the work
Scarlett Johansson Compliments Ex-Husband Ryan Reynolds: ‘He’s a Good Guy’
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Though their love story did not have a fairy-tale ending, both of them moved on and found happiness elsewhere. Though there is a rumor that Reynolds was cheating on Johansson with Blake Lively when they were married.
Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson’s romance was short-lived but fascinating. Their commitment to privacy, undeniable chemistry, and deep mutual respect made them one of Hollywood’s most intriguing couples for a brief period.
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