EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY: New Jersey's MetLife Stadium witnessed a star-studded event on a Sunday night, October 1, 2023, when Taylor Swift, arrived to see her rumored boyfriend Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce play the New York Jets.
While Taylor Swift's presence was undeniably a highlight, it was the presence of two Hollywood legends -- Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds -- that left fans outraged as they felt their favorite actors were unfairly overshadowed by the Swift-Kelce romance extravaganza.
Taylor Swift outshines Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds
The MetLife Stadium, known for hosting exhilarating NFL games, was transformed into a hotbed of celebrity sightings. Among the notable attendees were Blake Lively, Sophie Turner, Sabrina Carpenter, Shawn Levy, and Olivia DeJonge. However, the attention-grabbing trio of Taylor Swift, Hugh Jackman, and Ryan Reynolds created a frenzy on social media, with fans expressing their frustration over broadcasters' disproportionate coverage.
It's important to acknowledge that both Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have enjoyed illustrious careers, earning the status of Hollywood legends in their own right.
Jackman's portrayal of Wolverine in the 'X-Men' film series and Reynolds' iconic role in 'Deadpool' have cemented their places in cinematic history.
Fans of the two actors were understandably irked by the media's laser focus on the 'Bad Blood' singer, feeling that their idols deserved equal recognition.
'Wolverine and Deadpool are legends in their own right!'
As the social media storm raged on, fans of Taylor Swift, Hugh Jackman, and Ryan Reynolds found themselves caught in the crossfire.
A user tweeted, "I’d rather be in the Reynolds/Jackman suite." Another added, "Me every time they mention Taylor Swift…" One social media user claimed, "I couldn’t agree more, two bigger icons."
"It's easy to get starstruck, but you're absolutely right! Wolverine and Deadpool are legends in their own right, and their entrance deserves some recognition too! #MarvelMeetsMusic," read a tweet.
"We doggin’ Ryan Reynolds like that?" questioned a user. "And Mrs Deadpool is there too," added another.
"Probably the two best bodyguards you could ask for," tweeted a user. A user added, "Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are two of her best friends. And Hugh Jackman is besties with Ryan. Cool to see them all going together."
