At the end of the day, both Rachael and Ryan have been quiet about the details surrounding their short-lived romance back in the early 2000s. Perhaps the reason the two actors didn’t last was their budding careers.
Though Ryan’s career has lifted off much more than Rachael’s, they were both on their way to stardom at the time. Reynolds had just landed a role as Van Wilder in 2002, and Cook starred in the film “Josie and the Pussycats.”
Kristen Johnston - Today
Though she is a Primetime Emmy Award-winning actress for her role as Sally Solomon in "3rd Rock from the Sun," Kristen hasn't had an easy life. In recent interviews, Kristen admitted that she had a past addiction to various substances, but now she has been clean for more than a decade.
She has also become an advocate for people that suffer from addiction. She encourages them to speak out and seek help. Other than that, she keeps her private life private, so we don't know what's happening to her romantically!
Rachael Leigh Cook - 2001
Rachael Leigh Cook portrayed the nerdy girl in "She’s All That" until Freddie Prinze Jr. took her glasses off. After Ryan Reynolds and Kristen Johnston broke up, the actor was romantically linked to Rachael Leigh Cook in 2001.
When it comes to sparking up relationships with film and television stars, Ryan Reynolds is the guy. Unfortunately, his relationship with Rachael didn't last as long as fans were hoping it would.
Rachael Leigh Cook - Today
Something good came out of Rachael and Ryan's breakup, that's for sure! The actress started dating fellow actor David Gillies after she and Ryan split in 2001. The two married in 2004 and had two children together, a daughter, born in 2013, and a son born in 2015.
Sadly, the couple announced they were splitting in mid-2019. They had decided to go their separate ways after nearly 15 years of marriage. It seems like the actress is currently single; perhaps she focuses her energy on a major comeback in her career?
Tara Reid - 2002
In 2002, Ryan played Van Wilder, the lead role in the movie "National Lampoon’s Van Wilder." Tara Reid portrayed his love interest, and their chemistry both and offset was excellent.
Everyone was surprised when they didn't become a couple, especially since they were both single at the time. Though, we have heard through the grapevine that they had a short affair behind the scenes. What do you think?