Is Natalie Reynolds related to Ryan Reynolds? Controversial TikToker under fire for tricking women into jumping into a lake
TikToker Natalie Reynolds is facing major backlash online after a video showed her tricking an elderly woman into jumping into a lake. The incident led to her emotional outburst outside TikTok¡¯s office after her account was banned. She had previously gone viral for falsely claiming to be Ryan Reynolds' daughter.
Natalie Reynolds, a 26-year-old TikToker and Kick streamer, is under serious fire after a prank video almost led to tragedy. Many online are now calling for her to be jailed. This week, a video of Natalie crying outside TikTok¡¯s Los Angeles office after her account got banned went viral, sparking even more outrage. Earlier, she had also gone viral for claiming to be actor Ryan Reynolds' daughter.
Natalie Reynold's dangerous prank that crossed the line
Natalie Reynolds went viral for all the wrong reasons after filming a disturbing "scavenger hunt" video in May at Austin¡¯s Lady Bird Lake. In the clip, she allegedly offered a homeless woman $20 to jump into the water¡ªdespite the woman not knowing how to swim. Footage shows the woman struggling and screaming for help while Reynolds and her group reportedly walked away. Emergency services were called, but the TikToker had already left the scene.
??TikToker Natalie Reynolds was banned from TikTok for deceiving a mentally ill homeless woman into jumping into a lake, by promising her $20.00, and then running away when she could not swim.
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Austin fire dept/paramedics had to pull her out of the water. pic.twitter.com/1N3RnnU48t
Viral meltdown at TikTok HQ
After TikTok banned her account, Reynolds was seen having an emotional breakdown outside the company¡¯s LA office. In another video, she blames another creator for being ¡°jealous¡± and says she plans to take legal action. But many online are convinced that her account was banned because of her 'scavenger hunt' prank. The irony wasn't lost on viewers, who noted she cried over lost clout but showed no concern for the woman she endangered.
Natalie Reynolds crying and shouting outside of TikTok headquarters because she wants her account unbanned after deceiving a mentally ill homeless woman. pic.twitter.com/MYvWPpnCCV
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TikTok is a career ?
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... according to Natalie Reynolds and it should go with a messed makeup ?
Note: She got banned after convincing a homeless woman to jump into the lake for $20 then runaway. pic.twitter.com/rYy8U6PsRU
Social media demands justice: 'Why isn't she in jail'
Social media users have been relentless in their criticism, with many calling for Reynolds to face legal consequences. Some have labeled her actions as attempted murder, while others argue she should at least be held accountable for endangerment.
"MURDERER!!" Why isn't she in jail? Did she commit a crime if her intention was murder?" one user demanded.
"And here you can hear her crying at TikTok headquarters because they banned her, and she doesn't have any sympathy towards the woman that almost drowned¡ªnone at all. We should make sure everybody in the US knows about this girl," wrote another.
"Why was she not arrested and charged?! A civil lawsuit needs to be brought against her by the family of the bullied girl!! Where are the lawyers?" A third comment read.
One person bluntly wrote, "She deserves it, dumb, cold-hearted little girl. She cries over her TikTok account but laughs while someone is drowning. She's the one messed up in the head, not the homeless woman."
Some took a philosophical approach: "One doing, causing suffering will find out the hard way consciousness is within all. Treat others how you'd like to be treated. After all, what is within you is within all."
The calls for justice were clear: "Jail her, honestly. Could be charged for attempted murder," one person stated.
Is Natalie Reynolds related to Ryan Reynolds?
Before this, Natalie had already gone viral for claiming to be Ryan Reynolds¡¯ daughter. In a TikTok video shared in March earlier this year, she lip-synced to ¡°Grace Kelly¡± by MIKA while wearing a red crop top and black pants. She then flashed a photo of Ryan Reynolds and said he was her dad.
Natalia Reynolds claims to be the daughter of Ryan Reynolds. #RyanReynolds pic.twitter.com/A915wKjWEJ
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But it turned out to be just another one of her pranks. Natalie is known for doing things like this to get attention. She is not related to Ryan Reynolds at all. The only thing they seem to share is a last name.
Meanwhile, the Deadpool & Wolverine actor shares four children with They have three daughters¡ªJames, Inez, and Betty¡ªand their fourth child, a son whom they've named Olin, was born in early 2023. They're known for being very private about their family life.
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