I saw Deadpool 2 recently, and watching that movie got me interested in learning more about lead Ryan Reynolds, as I always found him hilarious but didn’t really know much about him. After reading and watching some things online, I fully admit and am proud to say that Ryan Reynolds is my man crush and here are seven reasons why:

1. He Can Sing Pretty Well!

Ryan sang a cover of the song “Tomorrow” from Annie on a Korean singing show called “King of Mask Singer,” and he actually has a pretty nice singing voice. I didn’t really expect much based on his speaking voice (no offense Ryan!), but I found myself pleasantly surprised.

2. He Uses Deadpool to Combat His Anxiety

I have pretty bad anxiety and a lot of the time I put myself down for it, but hearing influential and inspiring people speak about their own struggles with anxiety and other mental health issues helps push me to overcome it because they show me that I am not alone and can push through any obstacle. In particular, Ryan Reynolds has spoken about how he uses being in character as Deadpool to redirect these negative thoughts and emotions into something more lighthearted and positive.

3. He paid writers out of his own pocket so Deadpool could get made

Although most of us haven’t realized it until recently, it is clear now that Ryan Reynolds is the perfect Deadpool. And while his depiction of the character in 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine may have turned some people away from the idea of a Deadpool movie, Ryan Reynolds knew that he could make a hilarious movie. Because of the confidence he had in himself, Ryan Reynolds paid the movie’s writers with his own money when Fox refused.

4. He's married to Blake Lively

Don’t you love a good couple? If I had to pick the best couples in Hollywood, I would definitely say Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are right up there with the bigs dogs, mainly because they are both super genuine and funny. However, the best part of their relationship is that they went on a double date together and weren’t each others’ date.