After Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in New Orleans, he couldn’t help but praise his longtime pal’s “staggering” show.
Ryan Reynolds was beyond bejeweled after Taylor Swift’s latest run of concerts.
So much so, that the Deadpool star penned his own review of the Eras Tour after he and Blake Lively saw her longtime BFF perform in New Orleans.
“When I’m 95 yrs old and my wife and kids wheel me outside and into the sun so I can drink a sandwich, I’ll still be talking about seeing this show in New Orleans,” the 48-year-old wrote on Instagram Oct. 31. “Not just because it’s one of the best things I’ve seen/heard/felt. And not only because you see the staggering and positive economic impact this tour has on small businesses all over NOLA — a town that’s been thru so much for so long.”
He continued, “The main reason I’ll never forget this show is because it brings people together in so many ways. And in 2024, (where that feeling is scarce as hell) it’s a special and incredibly rare thing.”
The Free Guy actor quipped that the Eras Tour was like “Super Bowl or Mardi Gras had a baby with music,” before gushing over Taylor’s talent.
“I don’t understand the unimaginable work, care, talent and discipline @taylorswift generates to create an experience like this because I’m not a scientist,” he wrote. “It’s an athletic event and a collective cultural phenomenon. It’s gigantic but intimate.”
However, Ryan did see just one downside.
“The only bummer is she can’t be in the audience to experience what everyone else sees and feels,” he noted. “To watch herself up there is something I wish she could know. But that isn’t physically possible and even if it were, you can’t just get tickets last minute.”
Alongside the heartfelt praise, he shared a glimpse of his and Blake’s time at the show, including a sweet mirror selfie with his wife of 7 years.
Since Taylor first began her record-breaking tour in early 2023, Ryan and Blake have been along for the ride, attending several shows along the way. And they’ve even gotten their kids involved as their oldest daughter James, 9, joined them at the New Orleans show.
Back in May, James joined her parents and sisters Inez, 8, and Betty, 5, a the “Karma” singer’s Madrid concert. And Taylor—who is godmother to Blake and Ryan’s daughters and 19-month-old son Olin—even gave the trio a shoutout.
“I have to say that on Folklore,” she announced at the show, “some of my favorite characters are named James, Inez and Betty.”
And that album holds a special place in Ryan’s heart.
“Come on, man,” Ryan told BFF Hugh Jackman after admitting that “Folklore” is his favorite of Taylor’s songs during an interview with Varietyin July, “I’m in my folklore and evermore era.”
Of course, the Reynolds family members aren’t the only stars who’ve been enchanted by Taylor’s shows. Keep reading to see who else has attended the Eras Tour…
Billy Joel
“Our family attended the Taylor Swift concert at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami where Billy Joel/Elton John’s ‘Face to Face’ concert previously held the seating record,” he wrote on Instagram. “Taylor’s second concert at Hard Rock Miami set a new record and ushered in a new era at Hard Rock Stadium. We were so happy to be a part of this record-breaking concert! Plus, we got to celebrate with her mama. Celebrating someone’s success does not negate your own. She is showing our girls all that is possible. Onward and upward.”
Ashley Tisdale
“My little swiftie,” the High School Musical alum wrote on October 2024. “Safe to say Jupiter loved her first concert.”
Travis Kelce, Prince William, Princess Charlotte & Prince George
Taylor made her relationship with Travis Instagram official June 21, 2024, with the help of the royal family as they all joined her backstage at her concert in Wembley Stadium in London.
Prince William, Princess Charlotte & Prince George
Taylor also took another selfie with the royal family at her Wembley show.
Nicola Coughlan, Cara Delevingne & Jonathan Van Ness
The trio united in the VIP tent in London on June 21, 2024.
Leslie Mann & Jonathan Van Ness
The Knocked Up actress also hung out with the Queer Eye alum at the Wembley concert.
Travis Kelce & Jonathan Van Ness
The NFL star was a true London Boy at Wembley Stadium with the Queer Eye star.
Jonathan Van Ness & Nicola Coughlan
Dearest reader, how adorable is this friendship?
Gayle King & Channing Tatum
The two bumped into each other at one of the singer’s shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. in August 2023.
Channing Tatum
The Step Up star showcased his dance moves.
Christina Milian
The “Dip It Low” singer and her teen daughter Violet were in a lavender haze at Taylor’s Paris show in May 2024.
Jessica Capshaw
The Grey’s Anatomy actress attended the Eras Tour in France in May 2024, captioning this pic with the Midnights lyric, “Cause we were in Paris.”
Travis Kelce & Rita Ora
“It’s fair to say Sydney always delivers,” Rita Ora captioned Instagram photos from Taylor’s Feb. 23 show, including a snap with Travis Kelce. “Or shall we say our TayTay @taylorswift always delivers!”
Taika Waititi, Taylor Swift & Rita Ora
Taylor’s dad Scott Swift delivered an epic photobomb.
Katy Perry
“Got to see an old friend shine tonight,” Katy Perry captioned footage on Instagram from the Feb. 23 concert.
Tom DeLonge & Rebel Wilson
The Blink-182 rocker—whose band was playing near Taylor’s Sydney venue on the same day—and the Pitch Perfect alum hung out in the VIP tent.
Jessica Chastain
The Oscar winner captioned the moment with friends in Mexico City, “Spamming u w really good @taylorswift Eras Tour content.”
Lucy Hale
The Pretty Little Liars star attended with friends Morgan Pesante, Katie Greenthal and Claire Leahy. “Omg??? @taylorswift putting on a show that was so good I can’t even process,” she wrote. “Nostalgic, empowering, and sparkly.”
Halsey
The “Bad at Love” singer got in the spirit by making friendship bracelets to trade with fans during the last Los Angeles show.
Mariska Hargitay & Savannah Guthrie
“Still in the afterglow of the most magical night,” the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star wrote on Instagram Aug. 9 after a bejeweled night out in L.A. “Deepest gratitude to @taylorswift for your poetry and wisdom. You inspire us and connect us to our #delicate tenderness, joy, hope and strength—and most of all, our wish to live and love courageously.”
Chris Olsen
Sharing pics from an L.A. show, Chris Olsen quoted the T.Swift lyrics in his caption, “I DON’T KNOW HOW IT GETS BETTER THAN THIS.”
Dylan Mulvaney
“Eras tour (Dylan’s version),” the influencer captioned fits of her rocking a Stella McCartney outfit. “@taylorswift you are a goddess best night ever.”
Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag
The Hills stars filled a blank space in their calendar with a date night in Los Angeles at the Eras Tour. Heidi Montag captioned their pics, “This was the concert of a lifetime! Legendary! Thank you for the tickets @taylorswift.”
Jessica Alba & Cash Warren
“@taylorswift with the fam,” Jessica Alba wrote, “what a show!” She and husband Cash Warren celebrated their love story by taking their kids Honor, Haven and Hayes.
Charlize Theron
The Mad Max star danced to “Shake It off” with her kids August and Jackson. “Thank you for the best birthday ever @taylorswift!!!” she wrote. “We had such a great f–king time.”
Paula Abdul & Vince Vaughn
“What a SHOW,” Paula Abdul wrote while posting for a photo with Vince Vaughn and Taylor’s parents Scott and Andrea Swift in Los Angeles.
James Kennedy, Paula Abdul, Scheana Shay & Ally Lewber
The Vanderpump Rules stars made their wildest dreams come true on the floor with Paula.
Alicia Keys
The “No One singer” attended the Aug. 5 show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles with her 8-year-old son Genesis.
Sofía Vergara
The actress attended one of Swift’s shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles with Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics founder Anastasia Soare and her daughter, Claudia.
Vanessa Bryant
The late Kobe Bryant‘s wife Vanessa Bryant and their daughters Natalia Bryant, 20, Bianka Bryant, 6, and Capri Bryant, 4 attended Swift’s show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles Aug. 3. While performing her song “22,” the singer approached Bianka at the end of the stage, hugged her and gifted her a black hat she typically gives a fan during the number. The family later got to hang out with the pop star backstage.
