Ryan Reynolds to Be Honored With Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter Award at Event Also Featuring Taylor Swift’s Guitar

Published 09/20/2023, 3:11 PM EDT

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The king of wit, charm, and an eclectic persona, Ryan Reynolds already has a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame to his name. Regardless, his mercurial persona and humble nature keep him on the winning track always. The Deadpool star has always left behind a mark of his creative intellect and good-natured groundedness wherever he has ever been. After just turning over the fortunes of a once-obscure town and being its savior, Reynolds’ efforts have come under recognition.

The acclaimed actor is all set to be bestowed with a prestigious award for his excellence as an actor and a person.

Ryan Reynolds to join Ben Stiller and Melissa McCarthy with the latest honor

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Indeed, collaborating with ‘frenemy’ Hugh Jackman for Deadpool 3 and entering the MCU is as big a moment for Ryan Reynolds as any. However, when it comes to recognizing and celebrating his legacy as one of the world’s best and noblest entertainers, the upcoming feather on his cap shall do justice. As reported by Variety, Reynolds is about to be honored with The Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter Award for his outstanding contributions. Notably, he shall join Ben Stiller, Melissa McCarthy, and The Smith family on the prestigious list. 

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The award, handed out by the Bring Change to Mind (BC2M), will take place on October 9 at City Winery in New York City. Named after the timeless comedian and actor, Robin Williams, the recognition marks an important milestone of achievement for any artist. Further, the charity event will also see Amy Schumer and Reba McEntire grace the event. Additionally, a signed guitar from Taylor Swift will be up for auction as well.

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As proud as this is a moment for Reynolds, it is not his first time being honored for his achievements.

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Ryan Reynolds has several awards and fame for his name. Along with the BC2M Award, the actor also recently received the 36th American Cinematheque Award. The star has also received the People’s Choice Awards, MTV Awards, Saturn Awards, and several more. Additionally, he also received an Emmy for his Welcome to Wrexham documentary. The 46-year-old has also been at the receiving end of gallant praises for his creative and philanthropic activities.

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The actor’s upliftment of Wrexham AFC and the town of Wrexham drew praise from King Charles III. The Free Guy star turned into a real-life superhero for the town as he revived its aging and flailing economy and shot it to the global spotlight. Thus, with the many achievements he has to his name, Reynolds is exceptionally humble. 

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Imteshal Karim

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Imteshal Karim is a Hollywood News reporter at NetflixJunkie. With a penchant for writing in multiple forms, he is a published writer with his works published in anthologies. A star at his college’s writing competitions, he loves telling a good story and hopes to tell impactful ones about the unexplored side of the Entertainment industry.

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