Ryan Reynolds Taking Sabbatical To Combat Mental Health Issues

Actor Ryan Reynolds loves being a “girl dad.”

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When wife and actress Blake Lively announced she was pregnant, Reynolds was hoping for another girl.

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The actor is one of four sons in his family – his brothers liked roughhousing.

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Reynolds recently worked with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Gal Gadot on a film.

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Both Johnson and Gadot also have three daughters each.

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Reynolds mentioned that the trio would share notes on raising multiple daughters.

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The actor announced he was taking an acting break.

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The 45-year-old shared he wanted to address his mental health issues – anxiety and overworking himself.

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He also wants to spend more time with his family.

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