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“Memes For My Cat”: 50 Funny Posts Anyone Obsessed With Cats Would Enjoy

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It is no secret that cats have taken over the internet, and literally, no one is mad about that. From photos to videos, we just can’t resist good cat content. Therefore today, we’re excited to share a compilation of the funniest cat memes from the Facebook page “Memes for my cat” which has collected over 196K followers, and still counting. These goofy, relatable, and sometimes chaotic memes perfectly depict what having a cat is like. So, if you are a proud owner yourself, don’t forget to include your beloved pet and share the memes with them as well.

However, beyond laughs and quirky content, there is always a more serious side of cats that we, on Bored Panda, are committed to shedding light on when given the opportunity: the world of cat adoption. To address this subject, we got an exclusive interview with the founder and president of All Cats All the Time, Inc., an organization dedicated to promoting cat adoption and preventing the surrender and abandonment of cats.

So, without further ado, we invite you to scroll down for some funny cat memes, as well as delve into an insightful and in-depth interview with feline expert Rachel Geller.

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Rachel Geller is certified as a cat behavior and retention specialist, humane education specialist, Pet Chaplain®, fear-free shelter specialist, American Association of Feline Practitioners cat-friendly veterinary advocate, and RedRover reader. Due to her extensive experience promoting cat adoption, we asked Rachel to share some compelling reasons why individuals should consider adopting a cat instead of buying one from a breeder or pet store.

“Most importantly, the cat knows. Adopted cats are grateful. People who don’t know and love cats the way I do may not ‘get’ this but adopted cats tend to be more loving and affectionate than ones bought from a breeder. Many people who have bought cats from breeders, but also adopted cats from shelters report anecdotally that the ‘rescued’ cat acts more affectionately towards them. This could be because cats are very perceptive, loyal creatures and have a ‘sixth sense’ and they understand that you saved them. The cat realizes she has hit the jackpot and knows that her life is much better now than it was in the shelter. I have personally rescued abused and abandoned cats from shelters and watched them turn into the most affectionate cats once they were in my home. The goal of a kitten mill is profit and to produce as many kittens as possible. The adult female and male unspayed/unneutered cats who will be the parents of these kittens are kept in cages with their sole purpose being to breed new cats. They are kept in terrible conditions and so are their newborns. Many of the kittens produced at these mills will have hidden medical problems that don’t become apparent until later in their lives. By then, it may be too late to save them and treatment could be expensive. Few people are aware of these places and their practices and they don’t know that by buying a kitten from a pet store, they are unwittingly supporting this cruel industry. When you adopt a cat you’re giving a cat a second chance at life.

Adopting a cat, versus purchasing one from a pet store or a breeder, allows for an additional opening at an animal shelter for another cat to be adopted, thus saving 2 lives. By adopting, you are giving a cat a safe and loving home in which she can learn to be a happy and healthy cat again. Purebred cats tend to be more predisposed to health issues. Mixed-breed cats tend to have less inherited genetic health problems. By choosing a cat that is in good health, but that may have a mixed lineage, you will have a cat with fewer medical problems in her lifetime. Animal shelters take excellent care of their cats due to both the dedication and passion of their employees and volunteers and also because of the many strict regulations around shelters. Some cats may have been abused and neglected before arriving at a shelter, but once there they are given needed medical attention, vaccinations, medicine, care, behavioral screenings, and lots of attention by professional staff members and volunteers; When a shelter cat has put up for adoption, she is ready to join her new family,” shared Rachel.

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Rachel is very passionate about cats and that shows not only in her words but most importantly, her actions and work. Rachel’sorganization focuses on preventing the surrender and abandonment of cats. We asked her to explain how adopting a cat can contribute to this important mission, and what benefits it offers to both the cat and the owner.

“I founded All Cats All the Time, Inc. so that I could broaden my mission of keeping adopted cats and people together with my free cat behavior counseling and providing cat-related financial assistance. My mission is to ensure there is never a financial barrier preventing people from keeping their cats in their homes when the issue is a behavior problem, but sometimes to solve a cat behavior problem, you need other things besides guidance or a program to follow. For low-income people who want to keep their cats, this can be a terrible hardship. Examples of cat-related items that may be necessary to solve a problem but can be expensive are a scratching post, litter boxes, medical tests, or prescription food. On a yearly basis, I have been able to keep between 900-1,000 cats in their homes completely free of charge… This saves two lives because then an open spot in the shelter can be available for a cat who is truly homeless. This benefits the cats and the people. Shelters are already overcrowded and thousands of cats are euthanized every year. Most people consider their cat part of the family and do not want to give up their beloved cats. It is heartbreaking. By reducing the intake of cats who are being surrendered due to cat behavior problems, we can focus on the cats who are truly homeless and need shelter and rescue. This benefits everyone. Shelters have a limited amount of space and resources and are forced to make the tough decision to euthanize an unwanted cat. If we adopt cats, we can reduce the number of cats who are euthanized and give them a warm and loving home instead. And with cats being great therapy and emotional support animals, a major benefit is easing our stress, helping with mental health and anxiety, and providing companionship,” explained Rachel.

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Given Rachel’s certifications as a cat behavior and retention specialist, she has a deep understanding of feline behavior. We were wondering how adopting a cat, especially one from a shelter or rescue, impacts their behavior and adaptability in a new home.

“Your cat will be fearful at first. She is going to want to establish her territory. Set things up so that your adopted shelter cat can feel safe and secure in her new territory. Remember, she has been through many changes and will need to cope with these changes in her environment. She will need some time and patience. You always want to start your new cat off in her own room, preferably a small one, because too much new territory too soon will be overwhelming to your cat. I like to call it a sanctuary room. The most important thing is to go at the cat’s pace.

Once you’ve selected your sanctuary room, you’ll want to make sure the space is cat-proofed and ready for your new arrival. Make sure there are no hiding places in the room. If there is a bed, bureau, or other furniture in the room that a cat could hide under, put luggage, boxes, or storage containers underneath. You don’t want your new cat to spend her days hiding from you. Your cat will want to hide as a way to cope with all of the changes in her life. Block off under the bed and bureau but give her places to hide that are accessible to you, such as a cat tunnel or even a box on its side.

Make sure there are no little cracks or holes in the walls. Cats have moveable collar bones, so if a cat can get her head into a space, she can get her entire body in there.

Make sure there is food and water on one side, and a scratching post and litter box on the other side. Cats love the warmth of the sun and/or a radiator, so place a cat bed in an area where there is a ‘sun puddle’ or a few feet away from a radiator. Place the toys on the floor away from the walls so the cat can easily engage with and move the toy. On that special day that you bring home your new cat, go directly to the room you have set up as the sanctuary room. Close the door gently behind you and place the carrier on the floor. Open the carrier door, but don’t force the cat out. Don’t reach in and pull her out. Let the cat come out at her own pace. You can take the door off the carrier, or tie the door back with a pipe cleaner or baggie tie. This way, your new cat still has the safety and security of her carrier for as long as she needs it. In the beginning, this is the only place that has her familiar scents in it.

Visit your new cat often, but also give her time to settle in on her own. The separation period for your new cat shouldn’t be seen as a punishment like a ‘time out’ or a jail sentence. Visitation is good and encouraged! Don’t be sad about keeping your new cat in a separate room. I know as humans, we wouldn’t love being in a small room all day, but cats find safety and security in small spaces. Cats prefer a small space when it comes to new territory, and you can – and should – go into her sanctuary room as much as you want. Remember that the purpose of the sanctuary room is to let your cat calm down and feel a sense of security in her new home in a manageable fashion.”

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Rachel continued: “Spray a synthetic pheromone product in the sanctuary room and also on the door frames. Cats deposit their own pheromones on objects as a signal that this is a friendly, feel-good place. Synthetic pheromones will trick the cat into thinking she has already designated her sanctuary room as her own territory.

Anytime she is in her safe spot, a good thing to do would be to just sit next to her on the floor and read, do work, or talk on the phone. Find that spot where your new cat will accept you, and be near her as often as possible. Sit on the floor and do your own thing – call some friends, or relatives, update your Facebook, work on your laptop – you get the idea. A good rule is to have something in your hands and be looking at that item in your hands. Don’t make any overtures toward her so that – from her point of view – you come off as non-threatening. She will eventually feel that it is safe to come closer and investigate you. It helps to get down to the cat’s level when interacting with her instead of towering over her, so try to sit on the floor as much as possible. If you can’t sit on the floor, maybe use a pillow or a low chair.

Be sure to hang out with her as much as possible, but don’t reach for her or make the first move. Follow her lead. Let the cat set the pace of the interaction. In these matters, it is always best to go at the cat’s pace. Be calm, encouraging, and supportive with your voice. The cat will understand.

Let your new cat go at her own pace. Casually greet her with your voice when you enter the sanctuary room. When she does venture closer, maybe sniff at your fingers or your shoes, just act as if this isn’t front-page news. Keep it light, like it’s no big deal. Let her do the investigation at her own pace. It may take several sessions of you sitting near her, playing with her, offering treats, but let your new cat set the pace of the progress.

Your new adopted shelter cat has to adjust and cope with all of the changes in her life. Just like people, each cat enters into a new relationship at her own pace. Try tempting her toward you with a tasty treat or fun toy, she just might forget her fear. Feather toys or string toys attached to poles are great devices to coax her into coming closer to you.

Lavish love and attention to your cat with your voice. Tell her how much you love her. Keep earning her trust with daily care, playtime, and routine.”

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“You want to keep your adopted shelter cat in the sanctuary room until she seems comfortable and unafraid. Depending on your cat, this could be several days to a couple of weeks. Let your cat set the pace. If she is hiding, then she is not ready to come out to the rest of the house yet. If she is greeting you at the door when you come in, following you when you leave or even trying to get out of the room, those are signs that she is getting ready to explore the territory on the other side of the door. Let your new cat learn to feel confident in her new territory first, and this will also help her to bond with you.

When you do think your adopted shelter cat is ready to see the rest of the home, do it in incremental stages. Don’t force your new cat to try to establish her territory in your entire house all at once. This will be way too scary and overwhelming for her. Before you open the door to the sanctuary room, close the doors to some of your other rooms. You can shut bedroom doors, and if you have more than one floor, you can use a tall baby gate or garden lattice so that you can have your new cat start off with one level of the home first,” Rachel explained in detail.

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As someone who works with shelters globally and provides individual cat behavior help, Rachel offers some valuable insights to those contemplating their first cat adoption.

“My best advice is to prepare ahead of time. This starts with gathering your supplies. Before you bring your new cat home, there are a few things you’ll need to ensure a happy homecoming. First off, you’ll need to get some cat essentials so your new friend has everything they need as soon as they enter the home.

Provide your new cat with interactive activity toys. Interactive toys such as puzzle feeders are really important for solo play when you are not in the room with her so that she is busy and focused on figuring out fun and engaging challenges. A puzzle feeder is a type of toy where the cat has to accomplish a task, position the toy in a certain way, or make parts of the toy line up just right in order to get a piece of food doled out. A cat who has opportunities to work in order to accomplish a task or solve a puzzle is a cat who will not be focusing on her own fear and anxiety. Most cats have fear, anxiety, and stress when they are moved to a strange place. For the DIYers or the budget-conscious, a ball or crumpled-up piece of paper in a tissue box is a low-cost option to keep a cat interested.

If the sanctuary room has a bed or other furniture that a cat can get under, block that off by placing luggage, boxes, storage containers, etc. underneath these pieces of furniture. Provide accessible hiding places like a cat tunnel, cat cube, or even a box on its side. While a lot of newly adopted shelter cats will tend to hide under beds or couches, the difference with these types of hiding places is that they allow you to be near your cat in a non-threatening way.”

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Rachel continued: “Once you’ve gotten all of these supplies, you’ll want to place them in a small room in your home where your cat can have her own safe, secure space. This space I refer to as a sanctuary room, and it’s a critical part of welcoming a new cat home.

Cats need constant access to clean water. Water should be changed daily. Make sure the water bowl is full to prevent whisker fatigue. In addition, the water bowl should be wide and shallow to prevent whisker fatigue (cats don’t like their whiskers rubbing against the side or edge of their bowl and also a more shallow bowl promotes movement, which cats like. For food, this should be primarily a protein source; beef, fish, turkey, or poultry. Taurine, an essential amino acid, is important for a cat’s nutritional needs. Look for a statement that the food is ‘Complete and Balanced.’

Stainless steel bowls are the best option. Stainless steel does not affect the taste of the food, is durable, and can keep cats healthy by preventing bacteria. A wide, shallow design will keep your cat’s whiskers above the bowl when they eat or drink.

The litter box should be uncovered. Choose a litter that has a soft, sandy texture that simulates what they would find outside.

For cat beds, cats tend to prefer softer surfaces. They also like to curl up in things and feel secure.

The scratching post should be at least 3 feet tall, rope or sisal-wrapped, with a wide, sturdy base.

Provide your cat with vertical space. This can be a cat tree, window perch, or a cozy fleece on top of a bureau or window sill,” Rachel shared valuable information.

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And lastly, Rachel added: “One of the focuses of All Cats All the Time is surrender prevention. Many cat owners do not realize that most cat behavior problems are fixable. They decide to surrender their cat due to many barriers such as being able to afford a cat behaviorist and getting access to help. In these cases, the cat is already in a loving home, so the goal of surrender prevention is to make sure that the cat remains there by working with the owner to resolve the behavior issue free of charge. Surrender prevention provides this important resource to cat owners in the community – and this includes adopters and fosters. Surrender prevention saves two lives – the cat who was going to be surrendered stays in her home, and this frees up a spot in the shelter for a cat who is truly homeless.”

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David McCallum’s co-stars pay emotional tribute to ‘funny and fantastic legend’ who made ‘every moment count’ after Man from U.N.C.L.E star died aged 90 surrounded by family | Daily Mail Online

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Scottish actor David McCallum’s NCIS co-stars have paid tribute to their late colleague, calling him ‘funny,’ ‘fantastic’ and a ‘true legend.’ 

McCallum passed away surrounded by his family in New York City on Monday at the age of 90.  

The Glaswegian actor was best known in his later years for portraying Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard on CBS’ longtime hit series NCIS.

Fittingly, many of his co-stars from NCIS shared memories of him, including Michael Weatherly, Wilmer Valderama and Emily Wickersham.

Weatherly, who appeared as NCIS Senior Field Agent Anthony DiNozzo for the first 13 seasons of the series, looked back on one of McCallum’s other roles in the classic WWII film The Great Escape.

He shared a pictured of a signed photo from the set of the 1963 film that showed McCallum interacting with its star Steve McQueen.

 Emily Wickersham also remembered her late friend and costar on Instagram with a still from the series that also featured original star Mark Harmon, who was with the show through its 19th season

David McCallum shot to fame in the 1960s as one of the stars of The Man from U.N.C.L.E and had a resurgence in the 2000s when he was cast in NCIS 

‘To Michael, Wow!’ McCallum had signed the photo.

‘David McCallum made every moment count, in life and on set,’ Weatherly began his tribute. ‘Let’s raise a jug and celebrate a funny fantastic authentic man. 

‘I’ve only got 3 autographs. Connery, Tony Bennett and McCallum,’ he continued. ‘I felt the same way as Steve McQueen in this picture from The Great Escape: Wow! It’s David McCallum! No one did it better. We were lucky to have him bring us Ducky. 

‘Let’s send all the love in the world to his beautiful family,’ he added. ‘Rest In Peace David.’

In his post on Instagram, former That ’70s Show actor Wilmer Valderama, who joined NCIS in its 14th season as Special Agent Nicholas Torres, shared a still from the series showing him looking affectionately at McCallum.

‘David, what an immense honor it was to share the screen with you. Your professionalism and ability to effortlessly take every one of us on a journey through your art will be felt forever,’ he wrote. ‘I will miss you my friend.’

Emily Wickersham also remembered her late friend and costar on Instagram with a still from the series that also featured original star Mark Harmon, who was with the show through its 19th season.

‘Had the pleasure of working with David for many years and he was the utmost professional and a true legend. I will miss you David,’ she captioned the picture, adding that she was sending her ‘love’ to his family.

Katrina Law only appeared on NCIS for a short portion of McCallum’s run on the series, but that didn’t stop her from remember the actor.

She posted a short and sweet ‘R.I.P.’ with a photo of McCallum smiling in character as Ducky. 

Brian Dietzen also played a doctor on NCIS from the first season on, though he was a featured player before moving up to the main cast in the tenth season.

He honored his colleague with a lengthy post and several photos of McCallum.

The actor wrote that McCallum had ‘A life well lived,’ and he described him as a ‘mentor, a great scene partner, a wonderful feather and husband,’ and his ‘dear friend.’

Dietzen revealed that he was only booked for a single day of work on NCIS during its first season, but he and McCallum had such great chemistry in their scene together that he kept getting invited back, before he became a permanent member of the cast several seasons in. 

He shared that he and McCallum ‘developed a deep friendship and love of our shared work,’ and he called him a ‘joy to work with.’ 

He praised McCallum’s ‘wry sense of humor’ and generosity with ‘advice’ and ‘praise.’

‘I loved getting a phone call from him after a show aired to hear him talk about the scenes (even as he appeared less and less in our show).’ 

Dietzen said that their on-screen relationship mirrored their off-camera friendship, and he wrote that McCallum was ‘always up for an adventure.’ 

He marveled that McCallum ‘live to be 90 years old, was a part of multiple hit tv shows, movies, broadway shows, and wrote a couple novels, all while raising a loving family.’ ‘Thank you David. Love you my friend. I’ll miss you,’ he concluded, before sending his ‘love to the McCallum family.’ 

William Shatner also shared a brief tweet about McCallum on Monday.

New star: Katrina Law only appeared on NCIS for a short portion of McCallum’s run on the series, but that didn’t stop her from remember the actor. She posted a short and sweet ‘R.I.P.’ with a photo of McCallum smiling

‘Condolences to the family of David McCallum,’ he wrote, adding a sad emoji face as well.

Although he didn’t mention it, Shatner was once a guest actor on a 1964 episode of McCallum’s popular spy series The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

Titus Welliver, the star of Bosch, shared a news story about McCallum’s death and wrote, RIP David, we are fewer…’ 

Rounding out the tributes was the American presidential historian Michael Beschloss, who posted a photo of McCallum from The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

Anti-religion group threatens to ‘warn’ Auburn University after 200 kids baptized on campus: ‘Absolute joke’ | Fox News

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More than 200 students at Auburn University were baptized in a single evening this week after a campus worship program that was reportedly attended by hundreds. (Kenzie Gay/Michael Floyd)

An anti-religion group attempting to throw cold water on an Alabama university after the school’s football coach was filmed assisting with the baptism of a student has a “twisted interpretation of the First Amendment,” a legal expert says.

On Friday, the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) sent a letter to Auburn University President Christopher Roberts warning that more than 200 student baptisms, one of which was assisted by Auburn Tigers head football coach Hugh Freeze, somehow violated the Constitution’s Establishment Clause.

“These ongoing and repeated constitutional violations at the University create a coercive environment that excludes those students who don’t subscribe to the Christian views being pushed onto players by their coaches,” it states.

But Tyson Langhofer, senior counsel and director of the Center for Academic Freedom with Alliance Defending Freedom, is calling FFRF’s letter a “twisted interpretation of the First Amendment.”

The baptisms took place Tuesday night at a lake at Auburn’s Red Barn venue, about half a mile from Neville Arena, site of a “Unite Auburn” worship event that drew a massive crowd. (Mateo Arenas)

“Freedom From Religion Foundation’s twisted interpretation of the First Amendment has the potential to crush both students’ and their coaches’ essential right to live out their faith,” Langhofer told Fox News Digital in a statement.

Alliance Defending Freedom is one of the most successful Supreme Court litigation firms, winning numerous cases dealing with First Amendment and religious freedoms.

“Public universities are supposed to be the marketplace of ideas and have an obligation to protect and promote free speech and free exercise of religion,” Langhofer stated.

“Auburn University is a public university, not a religious one,” FFRF stated in its letter. “It is inappropriate and unconstitutional for University employees to use their University position to organize, promote, or participate in a religious worship event. Nor can Auburn’s coaches proselytize or participate in religious activities with students or hire a chaplain to do so.”

A massive crowd gathers for the baptisms.  (Michael Floyd)

Langhofer, however, says FFRF’s letter itself is “unconstitutional.”

“As the Supreme Court recently reaffirmed in the Coach Kennedy case, religious coaches and students have the right to engage in religious activities on campus in their private capacity. FFRF’s desire to silence religious students sends a clear message: ‘You are not welcome here.’ That’s unconstitutional,” he added. 

The baptisms took place Tuesday night in a lake at Auburn’s Red Barn venue, which is located about a half mile from Auburn University’s Neville Arena, where a “Unite Auburn” worship event drew a massive crowd.

The “Unite Auburn” event featured performances by Christian worship band Passion and included speakers such as Jennie Allen, a Christian author, and Rev. Jonathan Pokluda, lead pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas.

“What was so great about these baptisms is that it wasn’t a planned religious event. It was just a whole bunch of college students moved by their desire to follow Jesus.” 

Following the event, one individual reportedly wanted to be baptized, but a tub was not available for use. Seeking a solution, students began gathering at the lake.

Photographs and video footage from the event showed hundreds of college students lining the banks of the lake as students waded into the water to be baptized one by one over a two-hour period.

“It was one of the most beautiful things I had ever gotten to witness because there was such a genuine joy and sense of peace in the air. I would look back toward campus and constantly see mobs of flashlights from more students that were running to come to join the crowd,” Kenzie Gay, a senior at Auburn, told Fox.

Auburn University students gathered by a lake for baptisms. (Mateo Arenas)

“Everyone was just in awe of what God was doing that night,” added Gay, who previously represented the school as Miss Auburn University.

“What was so great about these baptisms is that it wasn’t a planned religious event. It was just a whole bunch of college students moved by their desire to follow Jesus,” Auburn student Mateo Arenas told Fox.

“It took me about 45 minutes to get to where the baptisms were held due to the amount of traffic of people who wanted to go witness the event themselves. Once there, it was quite a sight to see, people dedicating their lives to Jesus without fear, just a whole lot of love.”

Auburn University confirmed to Fox News Digital it had received a letter and is evaluating it but had no further comment. 

Christian Huff, a Christian podcaster married to Sadie Robertson of the Duck Dynasty family, posted on Instagram in reaction to the FFRF letter, saying, “A head football coach baptizing a player after an event and you’re gonna ‘warn the university’… absolute joke.”

Kyle Morris covers politics for Fox News. Story tips can be sent to kyle.morris@fox.com and on Twitter: @RealKyleMorris.

Blake Lively snuggles up to husband Ryan Reynolds while they joke around on a New York City sidewalk after getting takeout coffee | Daily Mail Online

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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively put on a loved-up display while stepping out in New York City on Thursday morning.

The 46-year-old actor and the 36-year-old actress were first spotted after picking up coffee at a café.

The Deadpool star, who recently underwent a ‘monarchy boot camp’, and the Gossip Girl actress later sat down on a curb to enjoy their drinks, and the performer’s wife appeared to have been amused by one of his comments.

Reynolds opted for a long-sleeve black polo shirt that was paired with slim-fitting trousers during his coffee run.

The Red Notice star also wore a pair of black-and-white Asics running shoes, and he accessorized with a navy blue cap and brown sunglasses.

Cute couple: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively put on a loved-up display while stepping out in New York City on Thursday morning

Coffee run: The 46-year-old actor and the 36-year-old actress were first spotted after picking up coffee at one of the city’s many cafes

Joking around: The Deadpool star, who recently underwent a ‘monarchy boot camp’, and the Gossip Girl actress later sat down on a curb to enjoy their drinks, and the latter appeared to have been amused by one of her husband’s comments

Lively stood out in a dark orange crewneck sweater that was tucked into a pair of blue jeans.

The star of The Shallows also wore a pair of high-top brown boots and accessorized with a small purse and sunglasses.

Her beautiful blonde locks cascaded onto her shoulders and paired well with the tone of her top.

Reynolds and Lively first met while working on the 2011 superhero movie Green Lantern, in which they costarred.

Before he met his current wife, the actor was married to Scarlett Johansson from 2008 until 2011.

He eventually moved on with the star of A Simple Favor, and the two tied the knot in 2012.

Reynolds and Lively have four kids together: James, Inez and Betty – as well as a fourth child whose name has not yet been shared.

Reynolds opted for a long-sleeve black polo shirt that was paired with slim-fitting trousers during his coffee run

Completing the look: The Red Notice star also wore a pair of black-and-white Asics running shoes, and he accessorized with a navy blue cap and brown sunglasses

Casual attire: Lively stood out in a dark orange crewneck sweater that was tucked into a pair of blue jeans

Staying comfortable: The star of The Shallows also wore a pair of high-top brown boots and accessorized with a small purse and sunglasses

In the past: Reynolds and Lively first met while working on the 2011 superhero movie Green Lantern, in which they costarred

Proud parents: They have four children together

Stepping out: Reynolds was later spotted while taking a walk in Manhattan. The performer changed into a light pink button-up shirt

The actor opened up about his marriage during an interview with Entertainment Tonight, where he revealed his secret to maintaining a healthy relationship.

‘We don’t take each other too seriously, but we’re also friends. Falling in love is great, but do you like each other? That’s kind of the question you got to ask yourself, you know, going into it,’ he said.

Reynolds also stated that he was grateful for the ways that Lively had changed his life over the years.

‘We’ve always liked each other. We grow together. We learn from each other. So yeah, I’m lucky to have a buddy in that,’ he said. 

Blake Lively snuggles up to husband Ryan Reynolds while they joke around on a New York City sidewalk after getting takeout coffee