Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman never fail to make their friendship look like competitive entertainment. It began on X-Men Origins: Wolverine, when Jackman put a nervous Reynolds at ease. Since then, social media pranks, mock feuds, and exaggerated insults have defined their bond.

That exact teasing devotion resurfaced during their recent reunion, delivering the same affectionate mockery fans recognize instantly.

Hugh Jackman reunited publicly with Ryan Reynolds and wasted no time poking fun at Reynolds’ height. Jackman shared a black-and-white photograph on X, framing the moment as playful one-upmanship rather than sentimentality.

“He's not taller. His hair is just taller,” he clarified in the caption. The joke lands perfectly for fans who know that actually both are roughly 6 foot and 2 inches, making the same height. Although Jackman would probably give more credit to the sources that claim he is taller than Reynolds. 

Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds holding the Nautical Almanac signaled tongue-in-cheek 'briefing' mode, highlighting their shared SailGP venture, the BONDS Flying Roos. The prop leaned into mock authority, turning ownership into performance and reinforcing their habit of marketing seriousness through deliberate self-parody.

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While height jokes are a rare addition, ribbing each other’s appearances has long functioned as a love language for the two renowned actors.

Ryan Reynolds prefers specifics when playfully mocking Hugh Jackman. Age, movement, and muscle mass have all been publicly audited, including remarks about Jackman pursuing superhero agility well past the age when dignity might suggest moderation.

Their 'Sexiest Man Alive' rivalry remains one of their sharpest exchanges. During a joint appearance on The View, both recreated their magazine poses, with Reynolds openly complaining about discomfort as Jackman treated the moment like proof of superiority.

The jokes extend to props and presentation. Reynolds once wore socks printed with Jackman’s face for his birthday, while Jackman, who once could not help but expose a tiny truth about teaming up with Reynolds, publicly dismissed the gesture as unnecessary effort. . The pattern is unmistakable: physical appearance is not cruelty here, but ritual, repetition, and the clearest expression of mutual affection.

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