The Marvel universe has certainly given us some unexpected pairings over the years—think Hulk and Black Widow, Captain America and his niece, or even Kat Dennings with Howard the Duck. But there’s one romance that doesn’t get much attention: the time when Deadpool and Black Widow were married.
Today, Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson are each happily paired off with other high-profile partners—Reynolds with Gossip Girl star Blake Lively and Johansson with SNL’s Colin Jost. However, it might surprise you to learn that they were once married to each other. Despite their fame, the details of their marriage were kept relatively private, and they’ve continued to keep their past relationship under wraps.
Interestingly, their recollections of their time together seem to differ quite a bit. Reynolds and Johansson’s marriage occurred before they became household names in superhero costumes. They started dating in 2007, got married in 2008, and separated in 2010, finalizing their divorce in 2011.
In a rare public comment about her past marriage, Johansson discussed her previous relationships on Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop podcast in 2023. Paltrow, who was reminiscing about Johansson’s relationships, forgot to mention Reynolds. Johansson corrected her, noting that she had been married to Reynolds, laughing off Paltrow’s surprise and commenting, “We weren’t married very long,” and adding, “He’s a good guy!”
Reynolds, on the other hand, has been more vocal about the emotional impact of their split. In a 2011 interview with Glamour, he admitted to the “pain” of the divorce, saying he wasn’t ready to consider remarriage at the time. However, he did end up marrying Blake Lively in 2014, and they now have four children together. Johansson went on to marry Colin Jost in 2020 and has a son with him.
Despite their past, it seems like both Reynolds and Johansson have moved on happily. Fans shouldn’t expect any Marvel crossovers featuring them together anytime soon, but their shared history remains a notable chapter in their lives.
