Ryan Reynolds Calls Out Social Media for Turning on Pedro Pascal: “You’ve Got to Give That Guy a Second to Adjust”

Ryan Reynolds has spoken out in defense of fellow actor Pedro Pascal, criticizing the way social media can celebrate a star one moment and reject them the next. Known for his quick wit as Deadpool and his self-aware humor off screen, Reynolds took a more serious tone as he reflected on the pressures of overnight fame.

“Two years ago, he’s a hardworking, great actor. Everyone was saying, ‘He’s worked so hard and has been a struggling actor,’” Reynolds said in a recent candid conversation. “Then he blows up so fast, everyone’s calling him ‘daddy’ and celebrating him. A year later, he’s in everything because he’s talented, and suddenly people are like, ‘Go away.’ It’s brutal.”

Fame’s Whiplash Effect

Reynolds, who has experienced his own rapid rise to global recognition, said the backlash toward Pascal shows how unforgiving the internet can be. He pointed out that the Last of Us and The Mandalorian star has been working for decades and is still adjusting to the intensity of new fame.

“He’s been at this for 30 years, and now he’s just learning how to go get a cup of coffee or handle someone tapping him on the shoulder when he has earbuds in,” Reynolds said. “You’ve got to give that guy a second to adjust.”

The Cycle of Building Up — and Tearing Down

Reynolds’ comments reflect a broader critique of how online fandom operates: one day an actor is beloved and celebrated; the next, they’re dismissed for being “overexposed.” The rapid cycle of praise followed by backlash has become a familiar pattern for many public figures navigating modern celebrity culture.

“It’s like we build everybody up,” Reynolds observed. “Then, just as fast, we turn on them.”

A Call for Empathy in the Spotlight

For Reynolds — who has endured his own share of highs, lows, and reinvention in Hollywood — the message seemed to come from experience. His words weren’t just a defense of Pascal but a reminder that behind the headlines and hashtags are people learning to cope with sudden, often overwhelming attention.

As social media continues to shape celebrity culture, Reynolds’ remarks offer a timely call for patience and understanding. Stardom may look effortless from the outside, but as he notes, even seasoned actors need space to adjust when the spotlight suddenly intensifies.

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