Ryan Reynolds Labels Taylor Swift Concert 'Rare and Special' Experience

Ryan Reynolds was in attendance at Taylor Swift's concerts in New Orleans, held at Caesars Superdome. Highlighting moments on his Instagram, the Deadpool leading man recorded his admiration of the show that he took in with the actress wife Blake Lively, and musician Rufus Wainwright. Reynolds' caption revealed the amazement: "When I'm 95 years old, and my wife and kids wheel me outside to soak up the sun, I'll still be talking about this concert." His words reflected not just a personal relation to the experience but also the joy he felt while witnessing Swift's powerful performance in vibrant New Orleans.

Swift's Economic Impact on New Orleans

Reynolds continued to provide more of the wider impact that Swift's tour had on the New Orleans community in positive economic ways. He also mentioned the extreme boost the tour had for local small businesses, adding, "You see the staggering and positive economic impact this tour has on small businesses all over NOLA — a town that's been through so much for so long." For Reynolds, more than the music, Swift's concert was a powerful unifying experience; he referred to the whole thing as "a special and incredibly rare thing" in these disconnected times.

Reynolds Compares Concert to New Orleans' Biggest Events

Reflecting on his years filming in New Orleans, Reynolds compared the atmosphere to some of the city's most iconic events. "It's like Super Bowl or Mardi Gras had a baby with music," he wowed at the energy Swift brought into the venue. Reynolds was also impressed by Swift's work in her performances, which she described as "unfathomable work, care, talent and discipline." He likened the concert to a cultural and sporting event, a fragile intimacy offset by the greatness of a collective experience.

A Close Friendship with Swift and a Family Bond

The connection between Reynolds and Swift is not just about being a fan. He and Lively have been friends with the singer for years, and Swift has threaded their family into her art. She most memorably adopted the names of their three oldest kids—James, Inez, and Betty—on Folklore, setting a story around them in her "love triangle" songs. The two are known to have a pretty close relationship, with memorable exchanges including Swift borrowing Reynolds' Deadpool costume for Halloween in 2016 and Reynolds wearing a T-shirt featuring Swift's cats in Deadpool 2.

For Reynolds, attending Swift's concert was more than an evening out but an experience that, per his words, "brings people together in so many ways" and will remain with him even after the very end.