Ryan Reynolds & Taraji P. Henson | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation
Вставка
- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Ryan Reynolds and Taraji P. Henson sat down to chat about everything from bad auditions to social media, to their characters Deadpool and Cookie for Variety’s “Actors on Actors.”
Watch every Actors on Actors episode: • Actors on Actors | Var...
I feel like Ryan Reynolds whole life is just an improve comedy piece and at some point he's going to look at the camera and wink.
Yes, and?
Ethan Megenis-Clarke I agree
Ethan Megenis-Clarke so true
Ethan Megenis-Clarke absolutely...he just has that type of charisma
Oh man if only I could marry Blake Lively and have such an amazing life as part of my improv comedy piece.
I always love that this series puts together actors that are very different from one another or wouldn't imagine seeing together. It's so interesting!
Form of Therapy they’ve actually done a movie together
Smokin' aces
Is it that movie in which everybody is trying to kill one guy?
Form of Therapy You said exactly what I was thinking, I've seen so many of their interviews between diff. actors and it continuously amazes me, it's refreshing.
I thought the same thing until I realized that alot of them actually have been. I had just forgotten. I watched the one with Keaton and Samuel Jackson thinking: oh wow what a pairing. But had totally forgotten about "Jackie Brown".
Once you see Deadpool, it cannot be unseen ever again. Ryan IS Deadpool
TheAllBlue139.. remember when he said it was like Deadpool was an alter ego in his acting toolbox. He was really jus playing himself but staying true to comic character.
Who's Ryan? Do you mean Wade?
Yes! Ryan Reynolds was absolutely perfect for this part. And I loved his groove when he was grooving to the Salt and Pepper tune. He had moves that I can't even do. And loved the comedic moments!
@M MM The same can be said about the Joker and Ledger. I never liked Ledger. Ledger fans always dick riding on Ledger's cock. Now here were are... Ledger ...dead and buried...years later...the Joker played by Leto and now Phoenix. I loved Leto's take on the Joker and Phoenix is going to be a badass joker....FUCK LEDGER FANS!!!
He plays the heck out of that role. Let's face it...he's a perfect fit.
a comedy movie with these two would be golden
Denzel Moton it's called Smokin Aces
Even like a more dramatic movie would be great also
Fr i want them solving crime together
"blinking is just like tiny little naps to me at this point." xDD! oh how i love him
I was scrolling and read you comment LITERALLY as he said this. LOL!
Me too! What kind of sorcery is this?
What!!! The same thing happens to me. I read your comment at the same time the words was coming out of his mouth.
I just related to what he said
He is so quick witted, which is one of the most attractive qualities anyone can possess in my opinion.
Also, it is important to note how Ryan and Taraji just be, no filler, no edit. They are themselves and it's so refreshing.
Kudos Variety.
I strongly agree with you!! They are comfortable around each other.
Holy shit why am I just discovering this series... I'm about to watch every single one lol
@@paisleeavery8779 me too!
@@paisleeavery8779they’re so good!!!!
Taraji Henson is proof an Oscar nomination can change an actor life for the better! Just by being nominated changed her career got her noticed and recognized.
JordanjamesX not even! Taraji has been well known since Baby Boy and probably before that! I think that Cookie pushed her into the mainstream, but she has always been well known and loved, & ESPECIALLY in the hood. Shes like royalty here.
But she likely wouldn't have been cast in Empire if she had not been in Benjamin Button.
I have to disagree. Lee Daniels knew her from before hustle and flow & baby boy and stated that he wrote this part for her because of her status in the African American acting community from wayyy before BB. He knew it would get her the recognition she has deserved for over 20 yrs.
I'm sure Lee Daniels know many lesser known black actresses from smaller films. If Henson hadn't made Benjamin Button and one of those other actresses had gotten more attention, maybe things would have been different. But this is just speculation, none of us can prove it.
Maggy hope Not taking anything away from Tarji at all but when most people talk about her they don't even mention Benjermain Button. She got the work and she did awesome but I don't think that's what got her where she is now. She's done a lot of work and was always on Person of Interest, which is another TV show
I cannot get over how beautiful she is...
Gwen Michelle May i add that Mr. Reynolds doesn’t look half bad either❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful, classy, elegant, charming, and very intelligent. Easy to fall in love with her.
Seriously.....I have had a crush on her for a long time. Her voice is really sexy too.
@@ThunderPants13 You should get out more, she is err a 3 at most out here in cali....her money boost her 5 points to a 7 or 8 at most
just try it
I just love how Taraji is so versatile when it comes to acting
Not really.. pretty much all the characters she has ever played are the exact same
@@richardgrace4500 You obviously haven't seen her in everything that she played in because if you did you wouldn't make this ignorant assumption. You mean to tell me that Queenie the character she played in Benjamin Button and which she was nominated for an oscar is the same as Cookie the character she played on TV show Empire??? Because they couldn't be more different from each other 😒
@@richardgrace4500 She’s very versatile her whole career is versatile
@@richardgrace4500 Lol typical WG response
She is soo underrated in my opinion.
This was good. I would have also loved to see Taraji and Viola Davis interview one another.
jcanthony16 ooooh!! Me two 👏🏾
Efrain Hernandez YASSSSS YASSSSS AND YES HUNNY
jcanthony16 yeeesss
If ever they're in a scene together I wouldnt hear them because I'd be screaming!!
jcanthony16 i would like to see that.
It’s RIDICULOUS that she wasn’t nominated for an Oscar for “Hidden Figures”. Just nuts.
Rigged
Exactly,
I enjoyed this conversation and I liked the fact that Ryan said 3 American heroes.
Which they were in fact.
exactly
And his comment about Jim Crow laws. I feel like Ryan is pretty woke. That is rare for someone who belongs to La la land.
sonsy coquette what else would he say
Not sure what someone who belongs to la la land means but I think that more people need to realize that not all non blacks are stupid/ignorant/blind to corruption. More non blacks are on the woke side than most might think and have been for years.
Her skin is freaking amazing, looks smooth as butter. Goals
It's make up thats what it is
@Abigail Jones jealous I bet you are abi is your last name Gail
@@jesuscarrillo8889 makeup can't make someone's skin smooth, it just covers blemishes and discoloration.
They've got some strong chemistry!
Sara they done one movie already.
shontapl Smokin Aces 👌
Sara yes I noticed it too... A movie might be in the works
Naturally, she's a Virgo (like Blake) and he's a Scorpio ;)
@@amazonwoman3867 So?
"Because I made enough money to have them all killed." - Ryan Reynolds
That was the Deadpool popping out
life goals i swear!! :)
Lol Ryan Reynolds is too much
That was a good 3 minute improv ... I see blinking as little naps :p
I’d like to see him do standup. Fucking hilarious.
They are both so chill. I enjoyed this interview.
yeah it was a really great interview!
I love how much they made each other laugh.
Taraji can go from hood to elegance at the drop of a hat. I LOVE HA!! This interview also made me love Ryan. He seems very authentic.
This woman was born to play Eartha Kitt.
Kevin Murphy yes!
She'd have to fool around with Chevy Chase in an airplane bathroom then
Wow as soon read this.........has anyone mentioned this to her yet.
Agree!!
Kevin Murphy tammi Terrell
Did y'all peep how he said 10:55 "three American hero's" that's SO dope. He could have said African American hero's or even three African American women. But no, three American hero's because that's what they are,people. They're just good ole American citizens that was a big part of history. Not saying that using those other more descriptive words is an issue because I couldn't care less in fact it's usually always emphasized I wouldn't have thought twice if he had. But not saying it I felt spoke louder...I don't know how to explain it
I agree with you I love that Ryan Reynolds just saw those women as heroes not "female heroes" or "African American female heroes" just heroe's. People of colour just want be seen as human and to be treated that way. It is always important to remember your roots but it's good to know there are people out there who see us as american or Canadian or British. No hope that one day our differences won't matter
Have ALWAYS had a crush on him.
Agreed.
Ryan's a cool dude
BelanceM Yes I noticed that. It was pretty awesome. We are all just human beings 💓
taraji is STUNNINNGGGGGGGGG
Ryan Reynolds is Deadpool, as Robert Downey Jr is Iron Man.
And Hugh Jackman a Wolverine.
Both right 👌
And Heath Ledger a Joker.
@@scarletwitch4387 ❤❤❤He truly played that character brilliantly
@@scarletwitch4387
Nope
I love how easily Ryan makes Taraji laugh ! they have such beautiful chemistry. hope to see them share the screen one day again soon.
Smoking Aces was VERY underrated. Loved them both in that film.
Minority Nomad I forgot about that. You are right!!
Yes! High Five!
Damn I forgot!! They do know somewhat of eachother that's cool!!!
Smokin Aces was sweet. That was back when nobody knew who the hell Chris Pine is
Shit.......thx for reminder.....that’s one of my fave movies but forgot about it ❤️
They have great chemistry they should do a romantic comedy or something
Agree
I'd watch that movie... I agree that they have chemistry and seem comfortable with each other, I think they could make a damn cute on-screen couple
Both of them are Virgos! 😇
I've never seen it but I want to now, I guess they were in smokin' aces together
Scene68 that would be awesome!
That hair suits her😍😍
Thuga Thuga she definitely looks great with bangs
I prefer real hair.......it's nice ,but at some point black people need to start been real..😶
That wig you mean.
@@furrymonkeything your comment was uncalled for... literally disrespectful.
@@thebuck2708 so what if it’s a wig, literally everyone wears wigs in the industry! What is this obsession with hating on black woman!
Love these two
They have some serious chemistry
@projectvincent was that necessary?
I love Ryan. He's so authentic and he's relatable without trying to be relatable.
I want to see them in another movie together! Maybe a comedy. They have so much chemistry!!!
Tyambre Pearson yessssss
I could totally see them together, maybe as his really funny gal pal...May be they even be a couple!
Tyambre Pearson yesssss I would totally ship them two of my favorites I love Ryan Reynolds and Taraji
Ryan has chemistry with the entire universe
They need to do a buddy cop comedy or something!
I love how she said "Cookie was trying to come out" it's so true. You see an actor play a role well and they become that person. "This is Whoopi Goldberg" had me dead. lol
LOVE these two together! They would be a great comedy duo!
Yes, please!!
As an actor watching and hearing the actors struggle. It helps me realize, it’s a struggle for everyone. You just need the strength to get through that hump.
"Permeate the zeitgeist" like Ryan says.
They should do a movie together!!
Two strong Actors….!
Lara Tai they did a few years ago
Lara Tai ya I think it's called smoking aces
I support this
Yeah smokin aces it's called sick film
Their conversation is so comfortable and interesting... love Ryan and Teraji
i loved the raw honesty in this video. So good.
I met Taraji in person in a movie. Stunning in person. So sweet. These two are really great together. So comfortable, funny and warm.
she always looks fierce and he always looks apologetic
ok?
😶🙂👏👏
Taraji is glowing 😍
Just as you are Queen
If you watch this video and then go to Amy Adams and Andrew Garfield's video, it's just so different. Both are super interesting, but you really get to see the personalities of all of the actors. Amy and Andrew seem much more reserved and philosophical and Ryan and Taraji are much more extroverted and sarcastic.
Hello Goodbye the word you're looking for is any and Andrew come across as kinda douchey lol
victoria hale LOL. I was trying to stay away from that. I think he's very talented and he's funny in a lot of videos, but he does come off a little pretentious in some of his interviews.
I would not say that you got to think about the age difference in age between amy and andrew plus these two allready know each other they have good chemistry amy and andrew just met you so it kindia of having to strangers have a conversation even if they tried to jell together you can see the chemisty is not there
arinze a4 I understand. And it also has to do with your own type of personality as well. I know for me, I'm much more of a shy/reserved person than a talkative/outgoing one. I'm not trying to shame Amy or Andrew; I'm just observing the differences. I think they're all great in their own way. :)
Eh, I wouldn't say he's pretentious. Watch an interview he does with Carey Mulligan, he actually sings the Bed Intruder song and it's the funniest thing I've ever seen. He's definitely a shy and reserved person at times, but he's also a pretty big dork, too.
I need these two in a movie 🙏
Smoking Aces.
Well to be fair in smoking Aces they didn’t even get a chance to interact on screen.
I love them together. Such a fun interview. I hope they do another film together. I don't really like romantic comedies but I would watch one with them in it.
He got so uncomfortable when she said Cookie would be strange fruit. It's true though. Great interview! They're both naturally funny and I love their chemistry.
This series of interviews is SERIOUSLY dope and interesting. Please keep going !!!
They have good chemistry.
I knew I would love this, they are both such amazing, funny and warm personalities that they are meatn to have a good conversation
I was today years old when I discovered this show.
they both rocked this interview...loved it, loved it, loved it
taraji is probably one of the most beautiful actresses to have appeared on the silver screen ever. love her confidence and personality. and she's so superbly good at her job. love her absolutely.
Good chemistry
"It's on a mannequin that terrifies my children."
LMFAO I love how Taraji just took that in stride! They're both so witty. I love this.
The movie that they bring up is "Smokin' Aces"
funkydirection great movie. Brilliant acting
funkydirection lol you have no idea the amount of scrolling I had to do on IMDb to find out what movie they were talking about. When all I had to do was scroll a little on UA-cam
Meredith C Hahah! How could you guys miss it? Ryan says the title of the film.
me toooooo
kamara love ah man I'm not going to
Ryan is a cute and even over 40, he maintains his boyish charm.
Gotta love Ryan. He's seems to be a great human being!
It's intriguing to see actors together in the same room, when you have not seen them in a film together. Chemistry is everywhere, even when it's an actors on actors moment. Thanks for this gem.
They talk to each other so easily that when they interrupt each other,( which I usually hate watching these AoA videos ) it doesn't come across as annoying at all.
Taraji and Ryan seem like such good buds. What fun!
Deadpool and Cookie Lyon in one room I'm surprised no one died LOL.
They make a very attractive couple and the chemistry is amazing! I need to see them together in a romantic comedy!
DAAAAAAAMN, those small clips from Taraji's movie blew me away! Her performance looked spectacular from just that! Can't wait to see the movie!
“Because I made enough money to have them all killed” He IS Deadpool
I'd love to see them in a film where they do a lot of scenes together, they have a good energy
Ryan Reynolds is someone who will forever and always remain my favorite person.
I love Taraji so much. She's so real and such an accomplished artist.
"I know those back muscles... I did a film with those back muscles.." LOL WHAT
Lol, how the hell do you remember what her back muscles look like, Ryan?
They did the film Smoking Aces together.
Baby got back
😂😂
When did he say that? Lol
Love these two. An unexpected pairing but it works. So much respect and chemistry.
why am just now seeing this ?!?! i absolutely love these two i mean cookie and deadpool thats an amazing combo ...way to go variety!!!
Taraji's voice is so soothing I love listening to her and I love how expressive she is
They were both born to play the roles of Deadpool and Cookie, and both have a great sense of humor. That's why a luuuve those interviews, they put together the right people to lead to the right tone of the interview. So good to watch that inside view of the work that we don't get to see often, it's a franc conversation, so different of when they go to talk shows just to promote.
Wow. This was amazing. Great conversation. Such joy in the room.
Ted, yes it is a great convo.
such an intelligent, insightful and authentically open conversation. glad to have stumbled across this series.
Nice interview with Taraji she will always be my favorite actress
Wtf they are sooooooooo lovely I can't even. Definitely watching their movies and shows 😍😍😍😍😍
I wish the conversation included more than just recent work. But, I do like the interview.
Taraji is enjoying her success - so deserving. Her spirit is so free "Cookie would be Strange Fruit!"
Do you suppose that anytime Ryan finishes a film project they call it a Reynolds wrap . . . Sorrrry😩
Wired Weird 😂
Wired Weird lol
Good one LoL
Wired Weird hahahahahahaha! Man, that got me
😂😂😂
I have been crushing hard on Taraji ever since I first seen her.
She has that perfect combination of being absolutely beautiful, and the cutest thing you have ever seen
at the same time.
And man can she cover a variety of roles and be the perfect choice every time.
I just find it funny how I've been watching taraji's movies ever since I saw her in tyler perry's I can do bad all by myself as a child and just noticing how she was one of those lowkey actresses/actors that have such brilliant talent but doesn't get that much recognition from a broader audience to now finally getting recognition from a broader audience but just as cookie lyon... and not as taraji p. henson. honestly, that just really annoys me because she's just so amazing.
I agree. But the black community has always known her, it's everyone else that didn't notice unfortunately that seems to be the only time our sisters can get noticed is acting like a stereotype.
Neci Scriptwriter, so true. 🙄
noir. wait. woah you made me feel really old. You were a child when I Can Do Bad All By Myself came out?? How old are you?
noir. Been a fan since Baby Boy....loved her in Person of Interest.
That moment when you read "Ryan Reynolds" and you smile knowing you gonna have a good time
Love the fact that Ryan has two hair ties around his wrist #GoodDad #GREAThusband always prepared
Ai-Na Nguyen those are not hair ties, they are rubber bands and you don't put them in my hair unless you want to die.
Natalie Zayas-Bazan The blue one is a hair tie
Natalie Zayas-Bazan I don't know why but your comment had me lmao! I do think there's at least one hair band on his wrist but that comment about rubber bands, so true😂
She said Cookie would be strange fruit hanging from a tree.....I'm dead😂
Omg you stole my comment. Casket ready, my soul fled my body, my spirit is typing this.
Arianna Twoshoes she meant cookie would have been hung for being such an outspoken black woman. strange fruit hanging from a tree is a phrase referring to finding black people hanging from a tree because they were lynched.
"Strange Fruit" (1939) is a song by Billie Holiday, about the lynching of blacks in the American South.
Lyrics: "Southern trees bear strange fruit. Blood on the leaves and blood at the root. Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze. Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees..."
I like her ten times more for this.
I'm not an idiot. If I didn't know what she meant why would I post a comment and quite frankly I'd just be confused. Thanks...Ig -_-
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS YESSSSSSSSSS LOVE THESE TWO SO MUCH
aaw this is great. When Ryan said "Ah, well that's your fault!" i actually laughed out loud. So glad i found this channel so i can avoid homework in a whole new way!
Lillian lol
Seeing a whole slew of these full dialogues fill my subs was amazing.
I was dying through out this whole interview 😂😂😂 Ryan be killing me with that Deadpool humor
Cookie x Deadpool!
Aaron Mitchell i can already see the scene in my head
a Cookie cameo in Deadpool 2 would crash the world
Jaye Maelle How 'bout that
Aaron Mitchell it would be amazing if cookie made a cameo in the next Deadpool movie, she was just tearing shit up and not giving a fuck, and all of a sudden Deadpool comes in and breaks that fourth wall! Fox make this shit happen!
I love them too together oddly ❤️❤️
tayy rocks they should smash maybe?
Love the both of them. Taraji is so talented. Deadpool is the best superhero movie I've seen. Ryan's hilarious.
I love that he is also so attentive and a good listener!!
Taraji will always be Carter to me!
Fun fact: the FBI agent who tries to 'turn' her in Empire, is Agent Carter, a throwback to her time on Person Of Interest
Joelle Jansen me too
Joelle Jansen meeee tooo I wish she was still on that show I cried when she died
Yes omg I wish she didn't die and I hope that shows come back on
So good to find POI fans here!
Love her shoes!! They keep distracting me.
same if anybody finds them lmk
Thought I was the only one lol
Patricia kiki. A omg yesss
Patricia kiki. A I was looking at her shoes and her legs... her legs are goals
Patricia kiki. A lol yes
I want Taraji as Storm!
ThisIslnteresting ???
Nixon Von She's conversing with Deadpool, so I instantly thought of Storm being a great addition for the sequel. Didn't like the way X-Men movies portrayed Storm. They got it right with Colossus in Deadpool, maybe they can with Storm, too. Just a thought, though.
I would like to see her as a comic book character but not Storm
Tinker B No complaints from me. I probably said it 'cause almost anyone would be better than Halle Berry.
ThisIslnteresting always imagined someone taller for Storm. And I think Taraji has the chops to play a GREAT villain. Villains in superhero movies are 8/10 times SUPER boring. I think Taraji could be fun and make it interesting.
I can't imagine either of you having a bad audition.
Lexi Keaton most actors auditions are not great. Even the best of them! When I'm casting, all of the auditions are "eh" but you spot the ones with potential and have some semblance of what you want from the role and you do a callback. During the callback I work with them more and see what kind of a performance we can pull out of them and then we start to see who is right for the part.
If you hear about more audition stories, even from the most famous of actors, they all hate it because it's such a difficult process😊
Ryan is one of the funniest guys out there. Love him.
Well, this was just lovely.
He is amazing and encouraging her. She is humble and appears to be patient and inspired to support her. He sees her need to process her work and her talent. Beautiful peeps,
I really love this show! It is so refreshing watching actors just talking about their craft, rather than what is going on in their personal life and the other gimmics that go on in interviews. In this show you immediately just get sucked in to the conversation as the actors are.
I love these two. I always come back to this Actors On Actors episode with them, their chemistry is undeniable. I want to see a film with the two of them now as co-stars!!!
I love them two. They are both such great actors/actress .
"You also have to share the vision"
brilliant 7 words when dealing with many situations in life
They get along so well! Love seeing this friendship and chemistry