Ryan Reynolds has opened up about a serious accident from his teenage years that left him in hospital for four weeks. The actor said he was 18 when he chose not to drive after drinking and decided to walk home instead. Moments later, a drunk driver hit him in Vancouver. Reynolds said the crash broke every bone on the left side of his body and left the car badly damaged.
Ryan Reynolds recalls drunk driving crash
Reynolds shared the story during a GQ interview with Rob McElhenney. The conversation took a serious turn when the ‘Deadpool’ star spoke about the accident, which happened long before his Hollywood breakthrough.“I got run over by a drunk driver after making a firmly positive and wise decision for a young, 18-year-old male. Spent four weeks in the hospital,” Reynolds said.McElhenney, who co-owns Wrexham AFC with Reynolds, appeared surprised by the story. “That’s the first time I’ve heard that!” he said.Reynolds then added more details about the crash. “Oh yeah, broke every bone in my left side,” he said. He also said the driver hit him with such force that the vehicle was no longer working after the collision.
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Ryan Reynolds shares details with Rob McElhenney
The actor said he had left a bar after having a beer and looked at his car before deciding not to drive. “I thought you know what, I’m not gonna drive anywhere. Even if it’s four blocks home, absolutely not,” Reynolds said.He then started walking and was struck while crossing the street. Reynolds described the moment as painful and strange because he had just made what he felt was the right choice.The actor also spoke about the care he received after the crash. He expressed gratitude for Canada’s health care system and the doctor who treated him during his recovery.Reynolds has often used humor in public interviews, but the story gave fans a rare look at a difficult chapter from his youth. The actor later became known worldwide for films such as ‘Deadpool’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’. He also built a strong public partnership with McElhenney through Wrexham AFC and their series ‘Welcome to Wrexham’.
