Ryan Reynolds has dominated headlines and social media chatter in recent days, thanks to the announcement of his upcoming collaboration with Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy. This highly anticipated project has generated significant buzz, and Reynolds is once again in the spotlight.
In a recent appearance on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast, Reynolds shared his thoughts on the Oscars. He urged for greater recognition of comedic performances regarding the Academy Awards.
Reynolds also highlighted a notable snub from 1996, singling out one actor he believed was overlooked. His comments resonated with fans, who quickly took to social media to express their agreement and support.
Ryan Reynolds Talks about the Oscars
According to Ryan Reynolds, one of the “greatest injustices” is that Eddie Murphy doesn’t have an Oscar for his performance in the 1996 movie The Nutty Professor, directed by Tom Shadyac, which collected $274 million at the box office!
Murphy is a beloved actor and comedian with some of the funniest movies that can put you in a good mood on a gloomy day. While Murphy doesn’t have an Oscar, he was nominated for one in 2007 for Best Supporting Actor following his exceptional performance in the movie Dreamgirls.
Other notable works for Murphy include 48 Hrs, Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop, Dolemite Is My Name, and The PJs.
Internet Agrees with Ryan Reynolds
Following Ryan Reynolds’ claims about comedy and Eddie Murphy in regards to the Oscars, the internet showed their support as one user wrote,
Ryan Reynolds is right comedy movies should be in the Oscars cause Eddie Murphy and will Ferrell and jim carrey etc should all have an oscar for comedy
— They Want Me Dead Like Pac (@KingMosesDaGod) November 8, 2024
wrote one user, and another said,
Totally agree with Ryan Reynolds!
— Andrew Haley (@AndrewHaley05) November 8, 2024
Comedies deserve more love at the Oscars. https://t.co/KyxE1Vtwvt
Ryan Reynolds is a genius for pointing this out. Let's get more comedies recognized by the Oscars ????????
— Dr Sara Qureshi (@sara_qureshi87) November 7, 2024
One user wrote,
To be honest he is right, Murphy totally deserved an Oscar.
— Carlos (@mmcarlosalberto) November 7, 2024
Conclusion
We won’t know until March 3, 2025, whether or not the Oscars have given more importance to comedy this year, but it will certainly be interesting to witness if that’s the case!