What Alanis Morissette song is about Ryan Reynolds?

Her 1995 song “You Oughta Know” was inspired by the bitterness inspired by her former lover's new flame and became the breakthrough hit that made Morissette a perpetual bestseller. Her latest album, “Flavors of Entanglement,” was largely inspired by her rocky breakup with actor Ryan Reynolds.
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Did Alanis write songs about Ryan Reynolds?

In 2008, Alanis released her seventh studio album, Flavors of Entanglement. She was open about the fact that the project was inspired by her split from Ryan, calling it "cathartic" and admitting that one of the more heartbreaking tracks, "Torch," was about her grief over the breakup.
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Who was the song You Oughta Know written about?

After nearly two decades of speculation, actor Dave Coulier — aka goofy "Uncle Joey" from "Full House" — is finally confirming that Alanis Morisette's hit breakup song "You Oughta Know" is indeed about him.
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Was Alanis Morissette engaged to Ryan Reynolds?

Ryan began dating the "You Oughta Know" singer in 2002, and they became something of a match made in Canada. They got engaged in 2004 but parted ways three years later, and Alanis used their split as inspiration for her Flavors of Entanglement album in 2008. The (very touching) song "Torch" was written about Ryan.
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Is You Oughta Know about Matt LeBlanc?

There were also rumors that the song was about Bob Saget, hockey player Mike Peluso, Matt LeBlanc, and one of her early producers, but we all knew the truth. Then, in a 2008 interview with the Calgary Sun, Dave Coulier finally admitted that he was the man that had inspired the song.
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How did Dave Coulier meet Alanis Morissette?

THEY MET ON THE NICKELODEON LOT, AND THEY BEGAN TO HAVE SEX. I need an adult. Now, Alanis was on YCDTOT as a five-year-old in 1979, and then didn't return to the show until 1986, while Coulier's Out of Control aired in 1984.
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What happened between Alanis and Ryan?

It's unknown why the couple split, but it's been hinted that the publicity of their high-profile romance was to blame (via InStyle). Though Reynolds is not specifically mentioned, Morissette told Women's Health shortly after that she was angry at herself for staying in relationships too long.
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Did Ryan Reynold and Sandra Bullock date?

Sandra Bullock and Reynolds dated in 2011.

2011 was quite the year for Reynolds in the love department. Once his divorce from ScarJo was finalized, he went through a fair amount of flings before connecting with Blake Lively. The most high-profile of which was Sandra Bullock, according to E! Online.
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Why did Ryan Reynolds split with Alanis?

Shortly after the breakup, she told Women's Health that she was “angry” at herself “for staying in relationships way too long.” Later, she hinted that the high-profile nature of the union took a major toll. Morissette told the L.A. Times, I think it's the straw that breaks the camel's back.
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How long did Ryan Reynolds date Alanis?

Alanis Morissette's used her split from Reynolds as inspiration for new music. Ryan Reynolds and Alanis Morissette were together for over four years before ending their engagement in 2007, according to People. The couple had broken up once already in June 2006, but were seen together again only several weeks later.
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Why is Alanis Morissette so angry?

"I thought I would be retaliated against or physically hit or vilified. Anger has been a really big deal for women: how can we express it without feeling that, as the physically weaker sex, we won't get killed. The alpha-woman was burned at the stake and had her head chopped off in days of old."
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Who is You Oughta Know about Ryan Reynolds?

Her 1995 song “You Oughta Know” was inspired by the bitterness inspired by her former lover's new flame and became the breakthrough hit that made Morissette a perpetual bestseller. Her latest album, “Flavors of Entanglement,” was largely inspired by her rocky breakup with actor Ryan Reynolds.
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What Alanis album is about Ryan Reynolds?

In 2008, Alanis Morissette released her solo album named Flavors of Entanglement. The singer was open about the album being based on her split with Ryan Reynolds during many media interactions.
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Who did Ryan date after Alanis?

Ryan went on to marry Scarlett Johanssen, and later Blake Lively, with whom he shares three children. Alanis married Mario “Souleye” Treadway and also has three kids. As I would have suspected, their breakup was a jagged little pill to swallow (sorry), but it was not ugly.
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Is Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Swift friends?

Spotted: Taylor Swift's friendships with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds growing stronger by the year. The Gossip Girl alum first publicly revealed she is a fan of Swift in September 2015 after Lively was accused of throwing shade at the singer-songwriter.
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Are Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson friends?

Ryan Reynolds Reportedly Not On Good Terms With Scarlett Johansson Anymore. Earlier this week, perpetual fountain of insider movie gossip Daniel Richtman reported that Marvel Studios was making sure Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson wouldn't share a scene together in the MCU.
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How did Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds meet?

Reynolds and Lively first met in 2010 when they filmed the movie adaptation of Green Lantern. Reynolds played the titular DC Comics superhero character while Lively played his love interest, Carol Ferris. At the time, they were both seeing other people.
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How old was Alanis Morissette in Jagged Little Pill came out?

When “Jagged Little Pill” was issued, Morissette was still a young woman trying to find her way in the world. Between intense media scrutiny and just trying to navigate through the music industry, the then-21-year-old Morissette often felt overwhelmed and isolated.
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Is Alanis Morissette a twin?

Wade is the twin brother of Alanis Morissette, whom he names as "one of the biggest influences in my life"; they have an older brother, Chad.
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What happened with Alanis Morissette and Dave Coulier?

Morissette and Coulier met in 1992 and dated for two years. The couple has a 15-year age gap. When they met, Morissette was 18, and Coulier was 33 and just out of a two-year marriage. A year after the stars' allegedly rocky romance ended, Morissette released her album, Jagged Little Pill, in 1995.
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How old is Alanis Morissette You Oughta Know?

The song was rumored to be about the actor Dave Coulier, whom Morissette dated for a time - Coulier says it was in 1992 when Alanis would have been 17 or 18 years old and he would have been 32 or 33 (hence the line "an older version of me").
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How rich is Dave Coulier?

What is Dave Coulier's Net Worth? Dave Coulier is an American stand-up comedian who has a net worth of $5 million dollars.
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Was Alanis Morissette abuse?

Morissette also revealed in that interview with The Sunday Times that she had experienced "sexual abuse, exploitation, financial undermining" throughout her life since the age of 3. In the movie, The Post reported, the Canadian musician said she had not made allegations publicly before to protect her family.
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