‘He’s not funny’ in real life

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Burn! Martha Stewart doesn’t think Ryan Reynolds is very funny.

Although Reynolds, 48, is known for his comedic acting roles, he lacks comedic chops, according to Stewart, 83, who is also the “Deadpool & Wolverine” star’s neighbor.

The iconic stay-at-home mom dished on Reynolds while appearing as a special guest on Bilt rewardsNovember “Rent Free” game show. The game show, similar to “Family Feud,” is streamed on the rewards company’s mobile app.

Martha Stewart gushed about Ryan Reynolds while appearing on Bilt Rewards’ “Rent Free” game show in November. Rent Free/Bill Rewards
Martha Stewart, Rent Free with Bilt Rewards Founder and CEO Ankur Jain. Rent Free/Bill Rewards

When asked which celebrities she thought poll respondents would pick as the most fun to hang out with, Stewart told Bilt CEO and founder Ankur Jain, 34, that she was sure her close friend Snoop Dogg ranked high the list.

The cookbook queen then said that Reynolds would likely be a popular choice as well.

“He’s probably on the list because he covers himself up in his movies and you don’t see his face — Ryan Reynolds, is he one of them?” Stewart asked.

“And you want to know something? He’s not that funny in real life,” she added. “No, he’s not that funny. He’s very serious.”

“He’s not that funny in real life,” Martha Stewart said of Reynolds. Getty Images for Disney
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have a home in Bedford, NY, near Martha Stewart’s farm. AFP via Getty Images

Stewart went on to say that she would choose Brad Pitt and George Clooney because “I want to hang out with those guys.”

When Jain threw Taylor Swift’s name into the mix, Stewart was all over the “Fortnight” singer. “I was only thinking about men,” she said, explaining why she hadn’t named her. “Taylor Swift is lovely.”

With Taylor in mind, Stewart put Swift at the top of his list, with Snoop Dogg in second place.

“Then I’d take Ryan off it and I’d put someone else in,” she said.

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Martha Stewart Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images

Asked by Jain who she would add, Stewart replied: “George Clooney, because he’s funny. George is really nice to hang out with.”

After Jain told Stewart he was surprised she didn’t find Reynolds funny, she added some context to her opinion.

“He’s a good actor,” she said. “He can act funny, but he’s not funny. Maybe he can be funny again.”

Perhaps realizing the interest her remarks would attract, she added: “I’m going to get in trouble. He’s my neighbor.”

Martha Stewart attends Netflix’s “Martha” New York premiere at Paris Theater on October 21, 2024 in New York City. WireImage

Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, 37, have a home in Bedford, NY, near Stewart’s famous farm.

Stewart appeared on Bilt’s “Rent Free” game show as she continues her tour promoting her new cookbook, “Martha: The Cookbook: 100 Favorite Recipes, with Lessons and Stories from My Kitchen,” which was released on Oct. 22.