Ryan Reynolds Sells Wireless Firm Mint Mobile For $1.3B

The New York Daily News reports:

Major money is on the way for Ryan Reynolds. The actor’s Mint Mobile company is being acquired by T-Mobile as part of a larger deal worth up to $1.35 billion, executives announced Wednesday.

“Mint Mobile is the best deal in wireless and today’s news only enhances our ability to deliver for our customers,” Reynolds said in a statement Wednesday.

“We are so happy T-Mobile beat out an aggressive last-minute bid from my mom, Tammy Reynolds, as we believe the excellence of their 5G network will provide a better strategic fit than my mom’s slightly above-average mahjong skills,” he added.

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I never dreamt I’d own a wireless company and I certainly never dreamt I’d sell it to T-Mobile. Life is strange and I’m incredibly proud and grateful. #MintMobile

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) March 15, 2023

Ryan Reynolds is the white Jay-Z. Parlayed his celebrity into massive businesses powered by his brand.

He just sold Mint Mobile to T-mobile for $1.3B. He also sold Aviation Gin for $610M to Diageo in 2020.https://t.co/a4Z3FQBtoy

— Dare Obasanjo (@Carnage4Life) March 15, 2023