Ryan Reynolds swaps action hero for crooner as he teams up with Mexican pop superstar Belinda for SHOCK holiday duet — with fans calling the unlikely pairing ‘the Christmas miracle we didn’t know we needed’
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Ryan Reynolds, 49, the Hollywood heartthrob known for his wise-cracking roles in ‘Deadpool’ and ‘Free Guy’, has surprised fans by recording a swoon-worthy duet of the classic Christmas standard ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ with Mexican pop sensation Belinda, 36
The unlikely pairing came together in a top-secret Los Angeles recording session earlier this month — with insiders revealing the two stars bonded over their shared love of holiday traditions and ‘terrible Christmas sweaters’
Belinda, who rose to fame as a Disney star before becoming a Latin pop powerhouse, reportedly reached out to Reynolds after seeing his show-stopping musical performance in the Apple TV+ film ‘Spirited’, where he starred opposite Will Ferrell
The duet — described by a source as ‘equal parts romantic and playful’ — is set to drop just in time for the holiday season, with fans already speculating about a music video featuring the two stars in a cozy cabin setting
By DAILYMAIL.COM REPORTERPUBLISHED: 09:30 EDT, 26 March 2026
He’s played a superhero. He’s played a bodyguard. He’s even played a guy trapped in a video game.
But now, Ryan Reynolds is taking on a role that might just be his most surprising yet: crooner.
The 49-year-old actor has teamed up with Mexican pop superstar Belinda for a swoon-worthy duet of the classic Christmas standard ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ — and fans are already calling it the holiday collaboration they never saw coming.
‘A Christmas miracle’
The unlikely pairing came together in a top-secret recording session in Los Angeles earlier this month, sources confirm. The two stars, who had never met before, reportedly bonded instantly over their shared love of holiday traditions — and, according to one insider, their ‘mutual obsession with terrible Christmas sweaters’ .
‘It was one of those magical moments where everything just clicked,’ a source close to the production told DailyMail.com. ‘Ryan walked in thinking he’d be the comic relief, but when he opened his mouth to sing, everyone in the room stopped. The man has pipes.’
For Belinda, who rose to fame as a Disney star before becoming one of Latin pop’s most beloved voices, the collaboration represents a full-circle moment.
‘Belinda grew up watching Ryan’s movies,’ the source added. ‘She never imagined she’d one day be in a recording studio with him, singing a romantic duet. She’s still pinching herself.’
The ‘Spirited’ connection
The seeds of the collaboration were planted, insiders say, after Belinda saw Reynolds’s show-stopping musical performance in the Apple TV+ film ‘Spirited’ , the 2022 holiday musical in which he starred opposite Will Ferrell.
In that film — a modern reimagining of ‘A Christmas Carol’ — Reynolds showcased his surprisingly strong singing voice, performing original songs written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul , the Oscar-winning duo behind ‘La La Land’ and ‘The Greatest Showman’.
‘Belinda was blown away by Ryan’s performance in “Spirited”,’ the source said. ‘She reached out through mutual connections and said, “If this man can sing like that, we need to do something together.” And Ryan, being Ryan, said yes immediately. He loves doing things that surprise people.’
Why ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’?
The choice of ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ — a song that has sparked debate in recent years over its lyrical content — was deliberate, sources say.
‘Ryan and Belinda wanted to take a classic that people know and love and put their own spin on it,’ the insider explained. ‘The song has been polarising, but they approached it with a sense of playfulness and mutual respect. Their version is flirty, fun, and very clearly a duet between two people who are genuinely enjoying themselves.’
The song, originally written in 1944 by Frank Loesser, has been covered by countless artists over the decades — from Dean Martin and Doris Day to Lady Antebellum and Michael Bublé . Reynolds and Belinda’s version is said to feature a modern arrangement that blends Reynolds’s baritone with Belinda’s signature pop vocals.
‘He’s been singing in the shower for years’
Those close to Reynolds say the actor has always had a secret passion for music — he just never had the right opportunity to show it off.
‘Ryan has been singing in the shower, in the car, and around the house for years,’ a friend of the actor revealed. ‘His wife Blake [Lively] has been telling him for ages that he should record something. She’s his biggest cheerleader.’
Reynolds himself has never been shy about his love of music. In interviews, he’s spoken about growing up listening to classic crooners like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin , and he’s often posted videos of himself singing to his daughters on social media.
‘This duet is really him stepping out of his comfort zone and doing something purely for the joy of it,’ the friend added. ‘He’s not trying to launch a music career. He just loves Christmas and wanted to do something fun.’
Belinda’s Hollywood crossover
For Belinda, the duet marks her most high-profile crossover into the English-language market since her Disney days.
The 36-year-old singer, born Belinda Peregrín Schüll in Madrid, Spain, and raised in Mexico City, first rose to fame as a child star on the Mexican children’s telenovela ‘Amigos X Siempre’. She later starred in the Disney Channel series ‘The Cheetah Girls 2’ and went on to become one of Latin America’s most successful pop artists, with multiple platinum albums and a devoted fanbase across the Spanish-speaking world.
‘This is Belinda’s moment to reintroduce herself to an international audience,’ a music industry insider said. ‘She’s got the voice, the charisma, and now she’s got Ryan Reynolds as a duet partner. It’s a brilliant move.’
What’s next?
The duet is expected to drop on all major streaming platforms in early November , just in time for the holiday season. A source close to the project confirmed that a music video has already been filmed — though details are being kept tightly under wraps.
‘Let’s just say there are cozy cabins, twinkling lights, and a whole lot of chemistry,’ the source teased. ‘Ryan and Belinda had a blast filming it. There were a lot of laughs, a lot of hot chocolate, and a few moments where the crew wasn’t sure if they were acting or genuinely having the time of their lives.’
Rumours are also swirling that the duo may perform the song live at a holiday television special later this year — though neither Reynolds nor Belinda has confirmed the speculation.
Fans react
News of the unlikely collaboration has already sent fans into a frenzy on social media.
‘Ryan Reynolds singing a Christmas duet with Belinda? I didn’t know I needed this until now,’ one fan posted on X.
Another wrote: ‘Belinda and Ryan Reynolds together?? This is the crossover episode I never knew I wanted. Christmas came early!’
A third added: ‘Ryan Reynolds really woke up one day and decided to become a Christmas crooner. We stan.’