He’s a man of the people.
The People’s Choice Awards plan to recognize actor Ryan Reynolds’ versatile career with its annual “The People’s Icon” honor, organizers announced Thursday.
The Canadian-born Reynolds is known for starring in the R-rated “Deadpool” superhero movies, the classic romantic-comedy “The Proposal” and family films such as “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu” and “Free Guy.”
“In any endeavor — whether it’s acting, producing, marketing or business — Ryan Reynolds has the unique ability to create joy and authentically connect with his audience,” said Cassandra Tryon, a senior vice president at NBCUniversal.
“He’s received many accolades over the years, but it’s these innate qualities that makes him so beloved.”
The 46-year-old Reynolds is already a three-time recipient at the People’s Choice Awards, having won favorite movie superhero and favorite action movie star in 2012 for “Green Lantern” and favorite movie actor in 2017 for “Deadpool.”
He is the first male performer to receive the “The People’s Icon” award in five years, following Melissa McCarthy in 2018, Jennifer Aniston in 2019, Jennifer Lopez in 2020 and Halle Berry last year.
The 2022 edition of the People’s Choice Awards will air live Dec. 6 from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on NBC and E! Network, with fans voting for winners in categories including music, movies and TV.
“Saturday Night Live” star Kenan Thompson will host the show for a second consecutive year, with Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles among the nominees.
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