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    Jake Paul announces major career change after cracking YouTube and world of boxing

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    JAKE PAUL has announced he will be making his film debut in a major career change after success in the ring and social media. The American is one of the most familiar faces on the internet having shot to fame on Vine and later YouTube.
    Jake Paul announced he will be making his film debutCredit: Reuters
    And he capitalised on the boom of celebrity boxing by launching his own promotion and headlined on pay-per-view bills.
    But now, Paul is set to star in his first feature film which is to be produced by Mandalay Pictures.
    He said: “I’m thrilled to be partnering with Mandalay Pictures and Wonder Street on my first feature film project.
    “Both companies have proven track records of producing high-quality content that resonates with audiences, and I couldn’t be more excited to work with such talented and experienced teams.
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    “As someone who has always believed in pushing boundaries and taking risks, I can’t wait to bring this unique story and my brand to the big screen.
    “This is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter in my career.”
    Paul, 26, is set to portray a small-town youth rising to international fame through combat sports, drawing parallels to his real life.
    It is set to be produced by the makers of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s AIR and Big George Foreman, starring Forest Whitaker. 
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    Paul was a former cast member of Disney Channel show Bizaardvark, playing Dirk Mann for two series.
    As a boxer, he is 6-1 and suffered his first defeat in February to Tommy Fury, 24, losing a split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
    He returns on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38.
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      Lewis Hamilton makes stunning new career move that he hopes will inspire a new generation of racing drivers

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      LEWIS HAMILTON is producing his own Netflix-style fly-on-the-wall documentary.The series is being released on Apple TV with Hamilton saying that he hopes it will inspire a new generation of racing drivers.
      Lewis Hamilton is creating his own Netflix-style documentaryCredit: Getty
      The Mercedes ace, who is also helping write the script for a new F1 film starring Brad Pitt, has had a camera crew with him for the past few races.
      He said: “It feels strange having a camera on you but it’s about my life, it’s about my career and the journey to where I am with the hope of doing what Ayrton Senna’s documentary did for me as a kid.
      “Maybe it will be something new or fresh and hopefully the next young kid will come home from school and watch this and be inspired to do something great themselves.”
      Seven-time world champion Hamilton has been working on an as-yet-untitled F1 movie.
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      We reported how the Brit – who is acting as a producer – and filmmakers Jerry Bruckheimer and Joe Kosinski have reportedly made their selection on Pitt’s co-star.
      Damson Idris is the person who allegedly been picked to star alongside Pitt.
      The 31-year-old played the co-lead in Netflix’s sci-fi action film Outside the Wire and currently stars in crime drama Snowfall.
      The British-Nigerian actor, who was born in Peckham, South London, has also starred in Black Mirror and Casualty.
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      Meanwhile Hamilton, who has been told not move to Ferrari unless they DOUBLE his salary, partied with two of the biggest football stars on the planet after the Monaco Grand prix at a Travis Scott concert.
      Brazilian forward Neymar was in attendance at the prestigious race to witness the Brit finish fourth in Monaco.
       The 31-year-old, who is reportedly desperate to join Manchester United, was joined by Paris Saint-Germain team-mates Marco Verratti and Gianluigi Donnarumma by the track to watch the action.
      Hamilton and Neymar they enjoyed a concert by rapper Scott later that night at Lillys Club in the Principality.
      Hamilton ditched the overalls and let his hair down for the gig with Neymar and his PSG strike partner Kylian Mbappe also in attendance.
      Videos emerged of the star-studded line-up at the concert, with Hamilton and Scott’s friendship going way back.
      Clips show both Hamilton, 38, and Neymar at Lillys Club and, according to Twitter account Utopia, the likes of Kevin Durant and Justin Bieber were also there too.
      Scott previously travelled to Jeddah to catch up with the Englishman after the Saudi Arabian GP.
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      And he also attended a party hosted by Hamilton back in 2018 in association with Tommy Hilfiger.
      The Mercedes star will now be hoping that he can continue his recent upturn in form this weekend at the Spanish GP.
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      I won the World Cup with France and starred in England, now I’m an actor who has appeared alongside Oscar winners

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      FORMER Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf has shown his range since retiring from football, by becoming an actor in an Oscar-nominated film.Leboeuf, 55, starred for Chelsea in the Premier League between 1996 and 2001, making 201 appearances for the Blues and scoring 24 goals.
      Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf has had quite a dramatic career change since retiringCredit: Getty
      Lebouef played a Swiss doctor in Oscar-nominated film The Theory of EverythingCredit: .
      Leboeuf won six trophies with ChelseaCredit: PA:Press Association
      While in England, the defender won two FA Cups, the League Cup and the Uefa Super Cup.
      Leboeuf starred on the international stage too, winning the World Cup with France in 1998 and then the European Championships in 2000.
      But since retiring from football in 2007, Leboeuf has had quite a dramatic career change.
      Rather than gracing fans screens on a football pitch, he now enjoys time on the big screen and TV as an actor.
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      Asked by the BBC about his new career, Leboeuf said: “I came back to my first passion which was movies and plays. When I was four years old I wanted to be an actor.
      “When I gave up my career I went to LA to learn the process of acting. We have a chance to have maybe two different lives and I wanted to try that and it works pretty well.”
      Indeed, Leboeuf’s passion for the performing arts eventually saw him land a role as a Swiss doctor in the 2014 film The Theory of Everything.
      On landing the role, he added: “I called my agent and said it (the audition) didn’t work very well and then about a week after she said ‘come on you French beep, you got it’!
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      “And I said ‘oh my god it’s fantastic’.”
      The Stephen Hawking biopic saw the film nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, while lead actor Eddie Redmayne, who plays Professor Hawking, won Best Actor.
      The movies nomination saw Leboeuf earn the unique title of the first person to win the World Cup and star in an Oscar-nominated movie.
      “For me it’s just the beginning for another career,” he continued.
      “I don’t want to stop there and say ok well I did that and was nominated but I only played three minutes.
      “What I want is maybe someday to have a role like Eddie Redmayne has and be able to show what I’m capable of but we’ll see.”
      Since his cameo in the film, Leboeuf has expanded his acting CV, starring in the French stage play Ma belle mere et moi neuf mois apres, as well as a host of French TV shows and movies.
      His most recent role came in 2020 when he starred in an episode of French detective TV show Commissaire Magellan.
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      However, Leboeuf remains determined to achieve his dream of landing his Oscar.
      Asked whether he would consider swapping a Best Actor Oscar for his World Cup winners medal, he said: “Why do you want me to swap when I can have both?” More

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      I’m an ex-Premier League star who became an actor – I nailed my audition as a gangster and could be the next James Bond

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      FORMER Everton star Royston Drenthe has claimed he could be the next James Bond after turning his hand to acting following his retirement from football.The Dutchman, 36, spent five years at Real Madrid from 2007 to 2012, winning the LaLiga title and Spanish Super Cup.
      Royston Drenthe became an actor after retiring from footballCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He successfully landed a role playing a gangster
      During the end of his stint with Los Blancos, he had a season-long loan in England with the Toffees, bagging four goals in 27 games.
      He then left the Spanish capital 11 years ago and had spells with the likes of Reading and Sheffield Wednesday.
      Drenthe eventually hung up his boots last year – having already started his acting career by landing a role as a gangster in hit Dutch crime drama Mocro Maffia in 2021.
      That was after he had tried his hand at rap back in 2017 when he released the track “Paranoia”.
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      But Drenthe insists acting is something he is far more passionate about than music.
      Speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes Fanzone, he said: “A lot has been made about my ‘rap career’, but in truth that’s just something I wanted to try out; I was never serious about pursuing a career in it.
      “I did, however, always used to tell my mother that I wanted to be an actor one day; that was something I was very serious about. Aside from football, it was another dream of mine.
      “I’m the kind of person who is happy to give anything a go, and so I didn’t have a problem putting my name forward for a casting call for ‘Mocro Maffia’, a crime drama in the Netherlands. I can remember speaking to my agent about it: ‘What are you doing?!’
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      “But I wanted to give it a go; I asked him to let them know I was interested and shortly after I was sent a script and told I had three weeks to prepare for my audition. 
      Like I said, I was always keen to try out, but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t nervous – of course I was. This was my first time trying anything like this; I wasn’t going into it with any experience whatsoever.”
      He continued: “For three weeks I studied and studied the lines until I could remember them inside out. And when it came to the day of my audition, the casting team couldn’t believe it was my first time acting… they were so surprised I’d not done anything like this before.
      “They told me they’d let me know whether or not I’d got the job within a couple of weeks, and three days later I heard back from them and was told I was successful. 
      “I loved it, I’m not going to lie – it was a great experience and something I wouldn’t rule out doing again.
      “I know Daniel Craig is giving up the role of James Bond soon… is that the next job for me? I’d have to work on my English a little more, I think!”
      Away from acting, Drenthe has also spoken about his time working under manager David Moyes at Goodison Park.
      And while he admits they had a volatile relationship at the time, he now appreciates what the ex-Everton boss was trying to do.
      He added: “Back then, I was firmly of the belief that Moyes was simply out to prove to the other players that he could get under my skin. We’d argue and I’d just think ‘What the f***?’ ‘Is he taking the p***?’.
      “And while there are certain occasions where I can say I still feel I was in the right, on the whole I’d say he was. Ultimately, he wanted to get the best out of me as a player, he wanted to help me, I just couldn’t see that at the time.
      “But people change, and I can look back now a lot older and wiser, and I can understand why he did what he did with me. 
      “I really like him as a manager, too. I think that when he’s given the right club, with the right amount of time, he can do great things. We saw it at Everton and we’re seeing it again, now, at West Ham.
      “Despite the club being in a difficult position earlier on in the season, he seems to have steered them away from relegation and they’re in a really strong position in Europe.
      “Sometimes certain moves just don’t work out for you, and I think ultimately that was the case at Manchester United.
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      “When you take over a club like that, the expectation is on you straight from the offset; you don’t have time to settle in, or to get things wrong.
      “And, as I said, I feel like Moyes is the kind of person who needs that time, to implement his own ideas.”
      Drenthe, left, played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema at Real MadridCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      I’m a London-born boxer who fought for USA, became a world heavyweight champ and then a Hollywood star

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      MICHAEL BENTT had a boxing career fit for Hollywood – before taking his talents to the big screen. Bentt famously knocked out Tommy Morrison for the title and later portrayed Sonny Liston after becoming in actor.
      Michael Bentt was the heavyweight champion-turned actorCredit: Getty
      Michael Bentt was born in London but raised in New YorkCredit: themichaelbentt
      But he so nearly gave up on the sport, having fallen out of love with boxing at an early age.
      Bentt was born in London to Jamaican parents but grew up in New York after moving to America at a young age.
      And he was made to box along with his older brother Winston by their dad, whose cousin Rudolph Bent was also a fighter.
      Bentt went onto have a successful amateur career, winning four New York City Golden Gloves and five US titles.
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      He even won bronze at the 1986 world championship but after twice missing out on the Olympics, he thought his days were up.
      That was until legendary trainer Emanuel Steward phoned and convinced him to turn professional.
      But the heavyweight prospect – who had a 178-10 amateur record – suffered disaster on his debut.
      He was knocked out by journeyman opponent Jerry Jones inside a round which left his boxing hopes facing the KO.
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      Bentt told Boxing News in 2019: “With my amateur pedigree, should that have happened ? No.
      “But I had no respect for him. I didn’t think he would punch back. I was beyond depressed after the fight. I was suicidal.
      “It was like having your heart broken by a woman you love and I wanted to cover my head in shame every day.
      “People had reason to judge me as a loser and I started to see myself as a loser. I had a broken spirit. My confidence as a boxer was shattered.”
      Bentt got a job at a hospital in Queens after the shock loss and spent almost two years out of the ring.
      But iconic British boxing promoter Mickey Duff gave Bentt a fighting chance by organising some sparring with feared puncher Gary Mason.
      Bentt would make his return in 1990 at London’s Royal Albert Hall and went on to notch nine more wins on the bounce over three years.
      I had no respect for him. I didn’t think he would punch back. I was beyond depressed after the fight. I was suicidal. Michael Bentt on losing his debut
      By that time, Morrison was the new kid on the block, a hulking blonde American primed for big things after starring in Rocky 5.
      He had just won the WBO title by beating George Foreman and was in line for a super-fight with Lennox Lewis.
      Morrison had an $8million purse against Lewis waiting for him but opted to take a homecoming bout in Tulsa to pass the time.
      What he did not know was that Bentt came to spoil the party and scored a stunning first-round KO to rip the title and payday away from him.
      Morrison was a punch or two away from winning himself, before a right hand turned the tie on its head within a matter of moments.
      Bentt remembered: “When you knock someone down and the stakes are so high, you can get caught up in it.
      Michael Bentt knocked out Tommy Morrison to win the heavyweight titleCredit: Getty
      “He was hurt, but I knew I had to be careful. He was known for getting up from knockdowns and winning fights – and he was known for his monster left hook.
      “After the first knockdown, I kept my right hand glued to my chin. He threw a big left hook, I caught it and countered.”
      Following the upset, Bentt travelled back to England for his first defence of the belt, which he lost just as quickly as he had won it.
      Bentt was brutally knocked out by Britain’s Herbie Hide in round seven, in what would be his last ever fight.
      He spent four days in a coma but recovered within two weeks – although it was enough to spark a retirement from boxing.
      Bentt said: “The emotional scars were there. Nobody likes to lose, but I think that fight saved my life.
      “I would still be fighting today if that hadn’t happened and I never wanted to end up damaged.”
      Michael Bentt, Herbie Hide and promoter Barry HearnCredit: Getty
      Herbie Hide beat Michael Bentt for the titleCredit: Getty
      After hanging up his gloves, Bentt went to college and studied journalism and acting.
      It was there that he found his calling for performing and before long, he mixed his new passion with his old.
      Bentt landed the role of Sonny Liston in the 2001 Muhammad Ali biopic, where Will Smith starred as The Greatest.
      He also helped Smith – who received an Oscar nomination for the performance – with his training regime.
      Bentt said in 2012: “It was a fantastic experience. It’s my first major film and it’s like I hit the lottery.
      “I’m working with Will Smith and Michael Mann, and I’m working with people like Jon Voight. I just couldn’t go wrong.”
      Bentt has gone on to star in several TV and film roles, but his life and career was in 2019 remembered in an episode of the Netflix series “Losers.”

      And in 2022, he was inducted into the New York Hall of Fame, ensuring his name will live long in the history books.
      Will Smith, left, as Muhmmad Ali against Michael Bentt, playing Sonny ListonCredit: Columbia Pictures
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      Brad Pitt set to race F1 star Lewis Hamilton in British Grand Prix as he films latest blockbuster

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      HOLLYWOOD superstar Brad Pitt is set to live life in the fast lane by driving in the British Grand Prix.The actor, 59, has got special permission to complete the first parade lap at Silverstone against the likes of F1 ace Lewis Hamilton as he films his latest blockbuster.
      Brad Pitt is to race Lewis Hamilton in the first parade lap at the British Grand Prix as he films for his new movie
      Pitt is playing a veteran F1 driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a younger hotshot in the film, which Hamilton will executive produceCredit: Getty
      The risky move, which places billions of pounds of cars on the line, was pushed by bosses to ensure footage is as realistic as possible in the as-yet-untitled movie.
      Seven-times world champ Lewis, 38, is executive producing.
      A movie insider says: “Watching Brad Pitt leading the field in the British Grand Prix will be an incredible and surreal moment for TV viewers and fans at Silverstone this July.”
      Brad plays a veteran F1 driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a younger hotshot.
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      The film is being made by Dawn Apollo Films, Lewis’s new production company.
      He will help with casting and says: “It’s a cool project . . . [and] spending good time with Brad is pretty epic.”
      The movie is set for release next year.
      Pitt has got special permission to complete the first parade at SilverstoneCredit: Getty
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      Wrexham set for amazing Hollywood film appearance as club chief gives update

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      WREXHAM could appear in owner Ryan Reynolds’ next Deadpool film, the club’s chairman has confirmed.Hollywood star Reynolds, 46, took over the non-league outfit with American TV star Rob McElhenney, 46, in 2020.
      Wrexham could feature in the next Deadpool filmCredit: Getty
      Ryan Reynolds, centre-right, has been a co-owner of Wrexham since 2020Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      The pair have attended a host of Wrexham’s big games over the past year – including a dramatic 3-2 win over Notts County earlier this month.
      And now chairman Humphrey Ker has hinted at the prospect of the club featuring in Deadpool 3.
      Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “I genuinely don’t know for sure, we’ve not had this conversation.
      “But I’d be quite surprised if not [he didn’t feature Wrexham in the film] because all the elements of his life and his career and everything all intersect in all sorts of different ways.
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      “I think there were Aviation Gin references in the last one [an alcohol company that Reynolds owns].
      “So, I’m sure, who knows? Paul Mullin to play an X-Men?”
      Star striker Mullin helped inspire his side to beat title rivals Notts County in a thriller on April 10.
      But they then dropped points against Barnet on Sunday as they were held to a goalless draw.
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      It leaves the Welsh outfit one point clear of Notts County with a game in hand.
      They have three matches remaining, but know they need to finish top of the league to guarantee promotion to League Two.
      Second to seventh in the National League go into the play-offs – where the top two go straight into the semi-finals.
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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic is ‘ready to star in a movie’ as he’s filmed performing incredible fighting stunt routine with sword

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC proved his talents transcend the football field as he showed off his impressive stunt work. The Swedish legend is in his 24th season – currently signed to AC Milan – and is rumoured to be retiring in the summer.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic proved his talents transcend the football fieldCredit: instagram: @iamzlatanibrahimovic
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic showed off his stunt talentsCredit: instagram: @iamzlatanibrahimovic
      And if the 41-year-old fancies a change in career, he looks to have the makings of a movie star.
      Ibrahimovic posted a clip online fending off would-be attackers with a shield and sword.
      The striking sensation fights off his rivals with Kung fu strikes and some unlikely swordsmanship.
      ESPN captioned the video: “Zlatan Ibrahimovic is ready to star in an action movie.”
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      Ibrahimovic is a known martial arts fan and even has a black belt in taekwondo.
      And he is also set to make his movie debut this year, with a cameo role in upcoming French film Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom.
      The forward re-joined Milan in 2020 from LA Galaxy, and last year helped them win Serie A.
      But he has managed only four appearances this season – scoring once – amid a series of injuries.
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      His only goal this campaign came against Udinese from the penalty spot, which broke a record.
      Ibrahimovic became the oldest scorer ever in Serie A at the age of 41 years and 166 days.
      It beat Alessandro Costacurta’s previous record of 41 years and 25 days.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the oldest ever scorer in Serie A historyCredit: Getty More

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      How Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively built incredible £370m fortune – from gin to Gucci and Gossip Girl

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      RYAN Reynolds has more than one reason for fist-pumping celebrations following Wrexham’s dramatic Easter Monday win.The owner of the Welsh football side and his wife Blake Lively have almost doubled their fortune to £372 million in the past year.
      Blake Lively cheering on Wrexham AFC with her husband Ryan ReynoldsCredit: Getty
      The couple have racked up a business empire worth a combined £372mCredit: Getty
      The star of Deadpool and the Gossip Girl actress have proven to be astute tacticians in the business world.
      They have their fingers in countless pies, including gin, mobile phones, non-alcoholic drinks, fashion, cosmetics, movies and, of course, football.
      Wrexham, which is co-owned by Ryan and fellow actor Rob McElhenney, lost almost £3 million last year.
      But the North Wales side’s 3-2 victory over nearest promotion rivals Notts County this week means they are odds on favourites to climb out of the non-league and into the more financially lucrative English Football League.
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      Canadian Reynolds, 46, bought Wrexham with the aim of getting them into the £6 billion Premier League.
      Their battle for success, which was documented in a Disney Plus TV series, is proving to be blockbuster viewing.
      Reynolds said that the tussle between Wrexham and Notts County had “created drama unlike anything you’d ever see in a damn movie.”
      He has converted his wife Blake into a fan of football and the couple are buying a £1.5million home in the village of Marford not far from his club’s Racecourse ground.
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      Ryan Reynolds – net worth £348m
      Reynolds is one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars – earning £57million in 2020 and netting around £16 million per movie.
      He struck a very savvy deal when he agreed to star in and produce the Marvel comic book movie Deadpool in 2016.
      While he was paid “just” £1.5million upfront, Reynolds took a share of the box office profits which earned him up to £30million. 
      But he’s not just an actor. He’s made his fair share of savvy investments.
      Drama unlike anything you’d ever see in a damn movieRyan Reynolds
      Communications giant T Mobile have agreed to pay up to £1billion for Mint Mobile which Reynolds bought a quarter share of just three years ago.
      He is going to remain in a creative role following the takeover, which is said to have earned him £245million.
      The film star has done much to promote Aviation gin, which he’s believed to have between a 20 and 25 per cent share in.
      The company was sold back in 2020 for half a billion pounds to British drinks firm Diageo. 
      Reynolds bought the fifth division club in 2020 for £2millionCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Ryan is involved with Aviation Gin which was sold for £500 millionCredit: PA:Press Association
      Comic actor Reynolds co-founded Maximum Effort Productions and Maximum Effort Marketing, which was responsible for a jokey viral post about character Big’s Peloton heart attack in Sex and the City.
      The actor has proven to be adept at using social media to promote his products.
      His biggest gamble to date has been buying fifth division team Wrexham.
      Actor Rob McElhenney convinced Reynolds to buy the non-league side for £2million even though the pair had never met and neither knew that much about football.
      But the duo are now addicted to the beautiful game and made good their promise to invest in the team.
      Reynolds has invested in the sports streaming platform Fubo and helped with its marketing campaign.
      The actor is on board of Match Group Inc which owns dating sites  Tinder, OkCupid, Hinge and PlentyOfFish.
      Over the years, Reynolds has worked with Armani, Hugo Boss, Nissan and Hyundai. His car collection, though, includes a £300,000  Lamborghini Aventador and £150,000 Audi R8.
      Blake Lively – net worth £24m
      Blake was paid £50,000 for every episode of the teen drama Gossip Girl, which meant she made over £6million for the 121 she was in. 
      Last week Lively posted an image of herself in a bikini top showing off her toned midriff just months after giving birth to her fourth child.
      It’s no wonder that so many brands have paid to be associated with the 35-year-old actress over the years, including a “multimillion” deal to be the face of the cosmetics giant L’Oreal in 2014.
      The stylish star is rumoured to have earned over £3million for a deal with high end fashion firm Gucci in 2012. 
      Blake was the face of L’Oreal Paris from 2014 in a ‘multimillion’ dollar dealCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Blake made £6million from playing troubled teen Serena van der Woodsen on Gossip GirlCredit: Handout
      In 2011 she was chosen to be the face of Chanel’s Mademoiselle handbag line, which is sure to have attracted a seven-figure fee.
      Recently, she’s tried her hand at starting her own side hustle from acting.
      Her latest venture is a line of non-alcoholic mixer drinks called Betty Buzz which makes sense for the teetotaller.
      Blake, who has 39 million followers on Instagram, has been posting images of herself with the drink, named after her grandmother Betty, which she launched in 2021.
      Blake and Ryan’s growing brood share a seven bedroom £4million mansion in Bedford, which is about one hour’s drive from New York. Their neighbours include Matt Damon, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
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      They are both believed to have invested in plenty of real estate.
      But not everything Blake touched turned to gold, with the actress ditching a digital magazine and hand-made items sales site called Preserve a year after its 2014 launch. More