By Amy Lamare and Sarah Sotoodeh For Dailymail.com

Published: 17:08 BST, 27 July 2024 | Updated: 17:12 BST, 27 July 2024

Deadpool & Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds has finally confirmed the sex of the fourth child he shares with his wife Blake Lively.

The reveal comes a full 16 months after they welcomed their youngest in 2023.

The 47-year-old actor shared the news during an emotional interview with John Bell, whose late son Jake Bell was a massive Deadpool fan.

Prior to the conversation, which Ryan posted to his social media, he had also shared his youngest child’s name at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere in New York City, which set off fan speculation about the child’s sex.

The actor has previously kept information about his three older children — James, nine; Inez, seven; and Betty, four — close to the vest.

After revealing that his youngest child was name Olin, an unusual Nordic name traditionally given to males, Ryan shared that he was the father of a young boy.

Deadpool & Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds has finally confirmed the sex of the fourth child he shares with his wife Blake Lively; pictured July 22 at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere in NYC

Deadpool & Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds has finally confirmed the sex of the fourth child he shares with his wife Blake Lively;

The actor has previously kept information about his and Blake's three older children — James, nine; Inez, seven; and Betty, four — close to the vest

The actor has previously kept information about his and Blake's three older children — James, nine; Inez, seven; and Betty, four — close to the vest

The actor has previously kept information about his and Blake’s three older children — James, nine; Inez, seven; and Betty, four — close to the vest

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Ryan Reynolds FINALLY confirms the sex of his fourth child with wife Blake Lively – after revealing the child’s name 16 months after birth

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