"They’re just a normal family, mom and dad to some great kids," Hollywood told U.K. newspaper 'The Times' on Monday, Dec. 30The Great British Baking Show host Paul Hollywood is opening up about his friendship with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.

“I’ve got a lot of time for Blake. She texts occasionally, sort of to catch up on what she’s been up to, what Ryan’s up to,” Hollywood said. “It’s lovely, because regardless of their job, they’re just a normal family, mum and dad to some great kids. They’re really nice people.” Hollywood appreciates the connection.

The Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood has opened up about his unlikely friendship with Hollywood’s elite, including Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds. Hollywood, 58, who judges the popular competition series alongside Prue Leith,