Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1987-08-25
- Born Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Height:
5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
Blake Lively
Blake Ellender Brown, known professionally as Blake Lively, was born on August 25, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, into a family deeply involved in the entertainment industry. Her mother, Elaine Lively (née McAlpin), worked as a talent scout, and her father, Ernie Lively (né Brown), was an actor and director. Blake is the youngest of five siblings, all of whom have pursued careers in acting: her older brother Eric Lively, and her half-siblings Lori Lively, Robyn Lively, and Jason Lively. Growing up, she often accompanied her parents to acting classes, which she later credited with helping her learn the craft.Lively made her professional acting debut at the age of ten in the 1998 film Sandman, directed by her father. However, her breakthrough role came in 2005 when she starred as Bridget Vreeland in the popular film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, a role she reprised in the 2008 sequel. This success led to her being cast as Serena van der Woodsen in the CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl (2007-2012), which catapulted her to mainstream fame and made her a style icon.Throughout her career, Lively has showcased her versatility in a range of film genres. Her notable film credits include Accepted (2006), The Town (2010), Green Lantern (2011), where she met her future husband Ryan Reynolds, Savages (2012), The Age of Adaline (2015), the critically acclaimed survival thriller The Shallows (2016), and the stylish dark comedy thriller A Simple Favor (2018), a role she reprised in the 2025 sequel, Another Simple Favor. She has also lent her voice to the animated film IF (2024).Blake Lively married Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds in 2012, and they have four children together. Beyond her acting career, she has also ventured into the business world with her Betty Buzz line of non-alcoholic sparkling mixers. Known for her fashion sense and engaging on-screen presence, Blake Lively continues to be a prominent figure in Hollywood.
Awards :
8 wins & 26 nominations
