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Canada wrote Ryan Reynolds a love song and it's beautiful

"Of all the Canadian Ryans, you've gotta be in the top three."
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Actor Ryan Reynolds sitting outside, trying not to cry as he watches a song performed in his honor.
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We know that actor Ryan Reynolds loves his home country of Canada, but now he knows without a doubt that Canada loves him back.

The actor was a recipient of the extremely wholesome song "Canada Loves You Back" in honor receiving a Governor General's Award in 2021. Canada's own Steven Page sings the song, which brought Reynolds to tears.

The Canadian annual Governor General's Awards are presented to recipients in literature, media, performing arts, and more. Reynolds received the 2021 National Arts Centre Award for distinction in the performing arts.

"Ryan Reynolds is one of Canada’s most beloved and widely recognized actors," his award listing reads. "In a repertoire ranging from TV sitcoms to animated and feature films, he has established himself as a versatile and engaging performer with a charismatic and quirky persona."

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Proma Khosla

Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.

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