Blake Lively Celebrates Wrexham’s Historic Promotion: ‘Thank You for Making Our Dreams a Reality’

Blake Lively is beaming with pride after witnessing her husband Ryan Reynolds achieve a historic sports milestone. On Sunday, April 27, the A Simple Favor actress took to Instagram to celebrate Wrexham AFC’s triumphant promotion to the Championship — marking an extraordinary rise for the club that Reynolds, 48, co-owns with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator Rob McElhenney.

The emotional victory came after Wrexham’s 3-0 win over Charlton on April 26 in Wales, solidifying the club’s climb from the fifth tier to the second-highest level of English soccer — a feat many once deemed impossible. In her heartfelt post, Lively, 37, shared a carousel of photos capturing the magic of the day, including tender moments between her and Reynolds, a touching hug between Reynolds and McElhenney, and scenes from the jubilant celebration.

“@wrexham_afc thank you to the entire town, everyone who flew in far and wide, and to everyone on the field and off,” Lively wrote, expressing gratitude to all who contributed — from groundskeepers to kit managers to passionate chant writers. “History was made yesterday not just with you, but because of you.”

Lively’s words radiated warmth as she praised the Wrexham community for embracing her and her family like one of their own. “Your passion and the ferocity of your joy is the magic,” she added. “Thank you for an unforgettable day.”

In a particularly moving part of her tribute, Lively applauded both Reynolds and McElhenney, calling them her favorite “crazy ones, misfits, rebels, troublemakers” — a nod to the famous Apple ‘Think Different’ campaign, emphasizing how they “see things differently” and inspire others to dream bigger.

Lively also turned her attention to Wrexham’s women’s team, celebrating their role in elevating girls’ dreams in sports. She fondly recalled seeing countless young girls proudly wearing Wrexham jerseys on the pitch — a highlight of the night for her.

On her Instagram Stories, Lively shared even deeper reflections, posting an emotional snapshot of McElhenney and Reynolds embracing, calling it a “painting” of the impact they’ve had. “The love and respect that pours out of you each and together exponentially grows and creates more joy, more possibilities, more magic, more history,” she wrote.

For Blake Lively, it was not just a celebration of a soccer team’s triumph — it was a testament to how heart, vision, and community spirit can turn even the wildest dreams into reality.

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