Actor Ryan Reynolds acquired a stake in the brand from Davos in February 2018. On August 17, 2020, Aviation was sold to Diageo, whose liquor lineup includes the gin Tanqueray, as well as Smirnoff vodka, and Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky. Reynolds still maintains an "ongoing ownership interest" in Aviation.
The actor also cofounded and sold Aviation American Gin for $610 million. Reynolds reportedly netted as much as $122 million from the deal. For someone consistently seeing nine- and 10-figure exits, many would say Reynolds is a master investor.
In 2021, Reynolds was among several celebrities to invest in Canadian startup Wealthsimple. He and other Marvel movie stars (incidentally) invested in 1Password earlier this year. Reynolds also co-owns Wrexham A.F.C., a football club in Wales, with 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' actor Rob McElhenney.
Ryan Reynolds is a busy guy. He has a wife and a family, owns a soccer team, is an A-list superhero, broadcasted his colonoscopy, and co-owns Aviation American Gin. And today, Aviation American Gin celebrated the grand opening of its very first public-facing distillery and visitor center in Portland, Oregon.
On Wednesday, Mint Mobile, a mobile phone network known for some of the cheapest prepaid plans in the U.S., was acquired by T-Mobile for $1.35 billion. Reynolds, who owns an estimated 25% stake in Mint Mobile, will receive about $300 million from the deal, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Forbes Contributor covering the future of entertainment technologies. Ryan Reynolds has gone from a little known actor to a billionaire movie star. Companies he co-owns or has sold are valued at over $14 billion. Who wouldn't want to follow his footsteps.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Reynolds' total assets amount to $350 million. His wife, Blake Lively, meanwhile, is estimated to be worth $30 million.
Ryan Reynolds used his celebrity and wit to build Mint Mobile into a low-cost competitor in the crowded wireless business. Now, the Hollywood star and his backers are cashing in: selling the upstart brand to T-Mobile US Inc. in a cash and stock deal valued at up to $1.35 billion.
Ryan Reynolds Aviation Gin was award 97 POINTS by Wine Enthusiast which makes it the highest awarded Gin ever! This is because the liquid was created by a collaboration between craft distiller Portland's House Spirits and acclaimed bartender Ryan Magarian.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds may have established their fame in the Hollywood Hills, but they reside in two notably different properties in New York State. The couple and their four children primarily live in verdant Pound Ridge – a town in Westchester County – just over a one-hour drive from central Manhattan.
Actor Ryan Reynolds acquired a stake in the brand from Davos in February 2018. On August 17, 2020, Aviation was sold to Diageo, whose liquor lineup includes the gin Tanqueray, as well as Smirnoff vodka, and Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky. Reynolds still maintains an "ongoing ownership interest" in Aviation.
Wrexham FC, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, promoted to Football League after win over Boreham Wood. The stars bought the North Wales-based National League club in February 2021. The Prince of Wales has sent his congratulations to Wrexham for "doing Wales proud".
According to celebritynetworth.com, Reynolds, 46, has a net worth of $350 million. Reynolds' entrepreneurial ventures, notably the sales of Aviation Gin and Mint Mobile, have contributed to his wealth. But his acting career has been the biggest factor in his earning power.
Ryan Reynolds made millions entertaining us in the "Deadpool" movies. He also has lucrative side hustles like Aviation American Gin and Mint Mobile. He spends his money on real estate and as the owner of a soccer team.
And, of course, winning the National League title and earning promotion back to the English Football League will have also worked wonders financially for the club. All that means that Wrexham could now be worth £8million, according to Saxo Bank - a 300 per cent increase in just three years.
"I am so proud of the entire Mint team and so excited for what's to come," Reynolds added. America's second-largest cell phone company will pay $1.35 billion for Mint with a combination of 39% cash and 61% stock, according to the statement.
How much did Ryan Reynolds sell cell phone company for?
His 25% majority stake in fledgling Mint Mobile led to a substantial windfall when T-Mobile acquired the startup for $1.35 billion after just four years. Between 2017 and 2020, Mint Mobile's revenue increased by nearly 50,000%, with many subscribers signing up because of Reynolds, according to Fortune.
Reynolds and McElhenney reportedly paid around £2 million ($2.5 million) for the non-league club. To compare this to leagues above them, a League 2 side could cost up to five times as much as Wrexham, whereas some Premier League clubs go into the billions.
Kutcher has a net worth of $200 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. The actor was an early investor in successful startups like Uber, Airbnb, and Spotify.
This one falls very much into the 'it's all water under the bridge now' category of celebrity news (they're both very happily settled with others) but Scarlett Johansson maybe just gave the rather cryptic reason for why her marriage to Ryan Reynolds ended: They were too competitive.
