Ryan Reynolds is known worldwide for his role as the sarcastic superhero Deadpool and in this case, life and art imitate each other. That’s right, Reynolds is a real-life superhero and we are here to tell you why this star should be your favorite kick-[butt] character on and off the screen.

From posing with all of his fans to volunteering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Reynolds is one of the most relatable celebrities out there. He even bravely shared his personal experience with mental illness for Mental Health Awareness Month and how it can affect anyone.

Last month Fox revealed that an Untitled Deadpool movie would be released on December 21st, however, until then you can get your fix of the actor performing heroic feats in the real world on our list below!

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#1 Ryan Reynolds Gave The New Dads The Best Tips

#2 The Time He Admitted His Wife Can’t Compete With His Kid

#3 He Invited Kids From The Make-A-Wish Foundation To Hang Out With Him On The Set Of Deadpool

#4 He Is One Dedicated Father

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#5 He’s A True Role Model For All Dads

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#6 He’s One Step Further Than All Of Us

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#7 He Truly Appreciates His Fans

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#8 He Even Sent One Fan Two Tickets To His Movie Premiere

#9 The Way He And His Wife Trolled Each Other Even On Birthdays

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#10 He Showed Up For Some Of His Smaller Fans In Full Costume To Give Them A Kickass Halloween

#11 His Love For Hugh Jackman Is Out Of Control

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#12 Deadpool Fans Mean The World To Him

#13 His Parenting Is Soo Good He Should Write A Book

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#14 His Love/Hate Relationship With Josh Brolin

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#15 He’s An Impeccable Host

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#16 The Way He Explained Leaking The Deadpool Footage

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#17 The Time He Fan-Boyed Over One Direction Just Like The Rest Of Us

#18 He Once Met The Beckham Family In Full Costume

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#19 He’s Almost Always Honest

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#20 His High School Yearbook Photo Proved He’s Always Been A Treasure

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