Blake Lively Biography
Blake Lively is an American actress best known for her role as Serena van der Woodsen on the CW drama series Gossip Girl,’ which aired for six seasons. Sandman, his directorial debut, was her professional debut.
Blake Lively Age
She is 35 years old as of August 2022. Lively was born Blake Ellender Brown on August 25, 1987, in Tarzana, Los Angeles the United States of America.
Blake Lively Height
Blake stands at a height of 5’10” (178 cm), tall.
Blake Lively Family – Parents- Sister
Blake Ellender Brown was born on August 25, 1987, in Tarzana, Los Angeles. Ernie Lively, her father, was an actor and director, and her mother, Elaine Lively, was a talent scout. She is the youngest of five children, including three step-siblings on her mother’s side. In addition to her parents, she and her siblings – Eric, Lori, Robyn, and Jason – are all involved in the entertainment industry.
Blake Lively Husband- Wedding- Children
Lively was in a relationship with her Gossip Girl co-star Penn Badgley from 2007 to 2010. Lively first met Ryan Reynolds in early 2010 while co-starring in Green Lantern. They met in October 2011 and married on September 9, 2012, at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The couple has three daughters, who were born in December 2014, September 2016, and October 2019, respectively. She is expecting their fourth child in 2022. Pound Ridge, New York is home to the family.
Blake Lively Career
When she was ten years old, Lively made her film debut. Her father directed the film ‘Sandman’ in 1998, and she played a minor role in it. She was cast as Bridget, one of four female leads in the 2005 film ‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.’ Her performance in the film earned her a Teen Choice Award nomination. In the 2006 film ‘Accepted,’ she co-starred with Justin Long. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but Lively was awarded the ‘Breakthrough Award’ by Hollywood Life. She also appeared in the horror film ‘Simon Says’ the same year.
In the 2007 film ‘Elvis and Anabelle,’ she played Anabelle, a girl with an eating disorder competing in a beauty pageant. Lively, who considers herself a foodie, had to work hard to lose a significant amount of weight in order to fit into the role she was playing. She was cast as Serena van der Woodsen in the CW television series ‘Gossip Girl in 2007. She played the role for six seasons until the show ended in 2012. She was recast as Bridget in the sequel to “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” in 2008. Her performance once again earned her praise from the critics.
In ‘The Private Lives of Pippa Lee,’ she played the younger version of the main character (2009). Despite her minor role, she wowed critics with her “sensational” performance. She also appeared in ‘New York, I Love You,’ a collection of eleven romantic short films by various directors, in 2009. In 2010, she co-starred with Ben Affleck in the crime drama ‘The Town,’ based on Chuck Hogan’s novel ‘Prince of Thieves.’ Her performance in the film as a young mother received critical acclaim. She starred as the female lead in the superhero film ‘Green Lantern’ in 2011. Unfortunately, the film was not a commercial success. She starred in the film alongside her future husband, Ryan Reynolds.
Blake Lively’s Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of 30 million dollars.
Blake Lively Movies and TV Shows
MOVIES:
- 2020 The Rhythm Section
- 2018 A Simple Favor
- 2017 All I See Is You
- 2016 The Shallows
- 2016 Café Society
- 2015 The Age of Adaline
- 2012 Savages
- 2011 Green Lantern
- 2011 Hick
- 2010 The Town
- 2009 New York, I Love You
- 2009 The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
- 2008 The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
- 2007 Elvis and Anabelle
- 2006 Accepted
- 2006 Simon Says
- 2005 The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
- 1998 Sandman
- TV SHOWS:
- 2018 When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
- 2009 Saturday Night Live
- 2007–2012 Gossip Girl