You gotta makeout with the guy”: Ryan Reynolds Tried to Woo Co-Star Melissa Joan Hart, Made Her Kiss Him After Gifting a Beluga Watch
Ryan Reynolds is undoubtedly one of the most popular and well-loved actors in Hollywood today. Known for his charming personality, a razor-sharp wit, and brilliant performances on screen, he has captured the hearts of millions around the world. However, before he became the global superstar we know and love today, Reynolds was just a teenage heartthrob with dreams of making it big in Hollywood.
One of the many young actors he crossed paths with in those early days was Melissa Joan Hart. Best known for her role in the hit television series Sabrina The Teenage Witch, Hart was a rising star in her own right when she met Reynolds on the set of the movie adaptation of the same name in 1996. Although they were both young and relatively unknown at the time, it was clear from the start that these two actors had something special. In the movie, Hart played the lead role of Sabrina, while Reynolds portrayed her love interest, Seth. It was during this time that the two actors developed a friendship and a little flirtation on the side.
Melissa Joan Hart’s Crush on Ryan Reynolds: Locking Lips and a Beluga Watch
At the time, Hart was dating actor Corky Martin, but that didn’t stop her from crushing on Ryan Reynolds. In fact, the actress revealed in a recent podcast interview that she “had a little thing” with Ryan Reynolds during their time on the set of Sabrina.
“He was a really, really nice guy — probably would have been a great boyfriend — and I didn’t end up with the other guy. Maybe I should have taken a chance!” said Melissa Joan Hart.
Melissa Joan Hart also admitted that she and Ryan Reynolds shared a kiss during their time on the set of Sabrina. In an interview with Chelsea Handler, the actress revealed that she wasn’t sure how to react to Ryan Reynolds’s advances, so she stopped his car and kissed him instead.
“He was 17 and I was, like, 19. I was like, ‘You’re too young for me.’ So, I stopped his car … and I wasn’t sure; am I gonna get mad at him? I wasn’t sure, so I just grabbed him and started kissing him,” said Hart.
Ryan Reynolds also tried to woo Melissa Joan Hart by gifting her with a Beluga watch, which she joked was a surefire way to get a make-out session.
Melissa Joan Hart Current Life and Ryan Reynolds’s Life After Melissa Joan Hart
While her teenage crush on Reynolds didn’t work out, Melissa Joan Hart went on to marry rocker Mark Wilkerson in 2003. The couple shares three sons together: Mason, Braden, and Tucker. She has also continued her acting career, most recently starring in the Netflix series No Good Nick in 2019.
After his teenage flirtation with Melissa Joan Hart, Ryan Reynolds went on to date several famous beauties, including Scarlett Johansson, Sandra Bullock, and Charlize Theron. He eventually settled down with his wife, Blake Lively, whom he married in 2012.
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The two share four children together: James, Inez, Betty, and their newborn baby. The couple is notoriously private about their family life, but Reynolds recently shared his excitement about their new addition during an interview with CNBC.
“We’re very excited. Look, we wouldn’t do this four times if we didn’t love it,” said the MCU star. Ryan Reynolds and Melissa Joan Hart may have had a teenage romance and kisses, but both have gone on to lead successful lives and careers. While their brief flirtation didn’t lead to a long-term relationship, it’s clear that they still have fond memories of their time together on the set of Sabrina The Teenage Witch.
Source: PageSix
