March 25, 2025 – A social media storm erupted today when YouTuber Melanie King (@realmelanieking) revealed that Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) had blocked her on X. The incident, which King shared in a post at 06:10 UTC, quickly gained traction, igniting discussions about celebrity sensitivity and online interactions. The post included a screenshot of the block notification alongside a recent tweet from Reynolds, where he humorously suggested that the late Canadian icon John Candy should replace Sir Robert Borden on the country’s currency, stating, “This is essential. No disrespect to Sir Robert Borden, but John Candy was WAY funnier.”
Guys, Ryan Reynolds blocked me. Awe, poor baby is thin skinned. I thought he was “man enough”? pic.twitter.com/gwMeEvuKdg
— Melanie King (@realmelanieking) March 25, 2025
King, known for her outspoken commentary, didn’t hold back in her response, writing, “Guys, Ryan Reynolds blocked me. Awe, poor baby is thin skinned. I thought he was ‘man enough’?” Her post, which has since garnered significant attention, appears to stem from ongoing tensions. Earlier this year, King accused Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, of having her TikTok video removed after she criticized Lively for allegedly taking over projects, as reported by Sportskeeda on February 17, 2025. The video in question reportedly amassed over two million views before its removal.
The drama escalated as King continued to mock Reynolds in follow-up posts, noting that Lively had not blocked her, quipping, “Not Blake being a real g… It must be all those ‘hurt feelings’.” Supporters rallied around King, with users like @NinaB26 calling the block a “Badge of Honor” and @Iams0done labeling Reynolds’ reaction as hypocritical. Meanwhile, Reynolds’ legal battles with Justin Baldoni, where he recently called Baldoni a “predator” amid a $400 million lawsuit (The Economic Times, March 20, 2025), have added fuel to the narrative of his sensitivity to criticism.
This incident highlights the growing friction between celebrities and online critics, raising questions about the boundaries of social media discourse. Neither Reynolds nor his representatives have commented on the block.
