When it comes to unexpected celebrity appearances, few can top Ryan Reynolds’ surprise visit to “The View” on Monday, June 10th. The Deadpool star had the audience and hosts alike in stitches as he revealed the heartwarming reason behind his attendance – to fulfill his mother’s dream of being on the iconic talk show.
About halfway through the episode, host Whoopi Goldberg caught sight of Reynolds seated in the crowd alongside his mother, Tammy Reynolds. With a mischievous grin, Goldberg exclaimed, “Sometimes you look up and you go, ‘Oh, this is really great.’ And then you look over and you go, ‘Oh snap, there’s Ryan Reynolds!'”
A Mother’s Wish Granted
When asked about his unexpected appearance, Reynolds quipped, “By the way, this is way less stressful than up there,” referring to being a guest on the show. He then explained the touching motivation behind his visit: “My mom is here visiting her grandkids. And yesterday she said, ‘It’s my dream to go to The View.’ And I said, well, first off, I try to do what she says because you don’t know what she’s capable of. Unspeakable violence, my whole life.”
With his signature wit, Reynolds revealed that he had “made a call” as “Blake’s husband,” referring to his wife, Blake Lively, to secure their spot in the audience. “And here we are. I think my mom might have thought she was going to be on The View maybe, I’m not sure,” he added, as Tammy laughed and shook her head.
A Devoted Fan’s Delight
Tammy Reynolds, a devoted fan of “The View,” shared that she watches the show every day and was even recording it at home in Vancouver. The hosts, touched by her dedication, assured her that she’s welcome anytime and playfully suggested that Ryan should bring Lively on as a guest as well.
The heartwarming moment took an even more hilarious turn when comedian Jo Koy, a guest on the show, spotted Tammy Reynolds in the front row. “Oh my God!” he exclaimed. “I know her! Vancouver! She came to my show!”
A Touching Finale
As the episode drew to a close, Tammy Reynolds had the honor of delivering the show’s iconic closing line, “Take a little time to enjoy The View,” while seated in Whoopi Goldberg’s moderator chair alongside the EGOT winner herself.
Ryan Reynolds’ surprise appearance and his mother’s dream come true served as a delightful reminder of the power of family, laughter, and the enduring appeal of “The View.”