Hollywood star's huge net worth amid sale of stake in Wrexham

Actor Ryan Reynolds, co-owner of Wrexham AFC, now has an estimated net worth of more than £400m. John Jones reports

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RYAN Reynolds has been in the headlines again this week after selling a minority stake in Wrexham to major investors.

It came as the club is valued at a staggering £350m following its transformation under the Hollywood actor and Rob McElhenney.

Reynolds and McElhenney sold part of the club to Apollo Sports Capital (ASC) as they look to the future after a remarkable first four years.

The duo have ploughed in millions of their own money so far, but were able to be repaid £15m of loans by the club this year as it goes from success to success.

The presence of such a high profile owner has seen the club's value and reputation soar since 2021 and marks the latest business success of Reynolds' life.

Wrexham were bought by the two actors from the Wrexham Supporters Trust for a nominal fee in February 2021. They have since achieved three consecutive promotions under manager Phil Parkinson, climbing from the National League into the Championship.

In a joint statement as part of the latest announcement, Reynolds and McElhenney said: "From day one, we wanted to build a sustainable future for Wrexham Association Football Club. And to do it with a little heart and humour.

"The dream has always been to take this club to the Premier League while staying true to the town. Growth like that takes world-class partners who share our vision and ambition, and Apollo absolutely does."

It's been a remarkable journey for Reynolds as he's amassed a colossal fortune that stretches far beyond his acting career. This is his story in life, love and business so far.

Ryan Reynolds was born in October 1976 in Vancouver, British Columbia, as the youngest of four brothers in an Irish Catholic family.