To outsiders, Hollywood seems like one big family where everyone who knows each other, probably hangs out together! We picture celebrity couples with intertwined professional lives ending up on double dates after a red carpet-event, but the reality is far from the truth. Such is also the case for Kaitlin Olson and Blake Lively, who have only had limited interaction despite the close partnerships between their spouses.
It is no secret that Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, their husbands, are practically BFFs and have forged their bond through their shared partnership with Wrexham AFC. But it seems like we won’t be seeing the two power couples in one frame anytime soon!
How Many Times Have Kaitlin Olson and Blake Lively Met?
In a recent interview with Us Weekly, Kaitlin Olson commented on the situation. “I’ve met Blake twice,” the actress revealed at the premiere of her latest project, High Potential. Despite the assumption that their husbands’ friendship would automatically lead to close relationships between the two women, it hasn’t really played out that way.
It turns out that geography plays a significant role because Olson and McElhenney are based on the West Coast, while Reynolds and Lively, who have been married reside on the East Coast. “Everyone’s very, very busy,” she further explained. This practical but telling detail underscores the realities of their lives, where distance and packed schedules make regular meet-ups nearly impossible, even for those with such high-profile connections.
Although Olson hasn’t had the chance to spend much time with Blake Lively, the actress expressed a clear fondness for the idea. “I would love to hang out with them both more often, I love Ryan.” It’s clear that despite the lack of time spent together, Olson holds great affection for the couple and is open to the possibility of more interactions in the future.
Wrexham’s Success Brings Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Together
The story of Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham AFC venture is well-known, particularly after the success of Welcome to Wrexham, the FX documentary series chronicling the team’s journey under the new ownership. The purchase of Wrexham AFC in 2020 by the dynamic duo has been nothing short of a passion project for the actors, culminating in the team’s first promotion in 15 years to the English Football League’s League Two in April 2023.
While their husbands have worked closely together, Olson and Lively’s relationship hasn’t mirrored that dynamic. The nature of these sports-related business collaborations might suggest plenty of opportunities for socializing between the two couples, but it’s evident that the actresses are more parallel figures in their husbands’ world of soccer ownership rather than friends in their personal lives.
What stands out most is the mutual respect and appreciation Olson has for both her husband’s business partner and his wife. Though they may not be best friends, Olson’s openness to more connections in the future is refreshing.
