Ryan Reynolds struggles with panic attacks

You think Ryan has it all. The most beautiful woman on earth, two lovely children, a career that makes many actors green with envy... And yet, things are not going well for him.

Ryan suffers from panic attacks. This is because he doesn't always know how to deal with his fame, his status, and his money. It weighs heavily on him. The 41-year-old actor explains honestly: ‘I have fears, always have. It can range from something simple to something very intense, but either way, I feel very uncomfortable about it.’

His fears probably stem from having a difficult childhood. He had a bad relationship with his father, who has since passed away. ‘He was strict with my three older brothers and me, but also with himself. I think my fears started there. I tried to control others, my father, by controlling myself.’

Meanwhile, Ryan has been married to Gossip Girl heroine Blake Lively since 2012 and they have two daughters: James and Ines. Ryan knows he has it good and that he should count his blessings, but still, it feels tight: ‘I tell this while realizing how incredibly privileged I am in this position as an actor. But the attention you get is not good for a person.’ Could this be the reason Blake recently deleted all her Instagram photos? Who knows. Maybe they are both just a bit tired of the global spotlight on their faces and want to enjoy a moment without all the fuss around it.

Anyway, it just shows that not everything is glitter and glamour in Hollywood. It can also be dark there sometimes. We hope Ryan sees the sunshine again soon. Take care, Ryan. And we completely understand you.