Blake Lively
Blake Ellender Brown (born August 25, 1987), known professionally as Blake Lively,' is an American actress and entrepreneur. A daughter of actor Ernie Lively, she made her professional debut in his directorial project Sandman (1998). She had her breakthrough role in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) and its 2008 sequel.
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Blake Lively

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- Name
- Blake Lively
- Birth Name
- Blake Ellender Brown
- Born
- 25 August 1987
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actress
- Full name
- Blake Ellender Brown.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Fields
- film, television and modelling.
- Education
- Burbank High School and Halstrom High School.
- Known for
- Gossip Girl.
- Honours
- Time 100.
- Languages
- English.
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Blake Ellender Brown (born August 25, 1987), known professionally as Blake Lively,' is an American actress and entrepreneur. A daughter of actor Ernie Lively, she made her professional debut in his directorial project Sandman (1998). She had her breakthrough role in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) and its 2008 sequel.
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Biography
Biography
Lively achieved stardom with her portrayal of Serena van der Woodsen in the CW teen drama television series Gossip Girl (2007–2012). During this period, she also took on supporting roles in the romantic comedies New York, I Love You (2008) and The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009), as well as in the thrillers The Town (2010) and Savages (2012). She starred in the romantic fantasy The Age of Adaline (2015), the survival film The Shallows (2016), the comedy Café Society (2016), and the comedy thriller A Simple Favor (2018) as well as its 2025 sequel. She expanded her career by directing Taylor Swift's 2021 music video "I Bet You Think About Me". Lively produced and starred opposite Justin Baldoni in the romantic drama It Ends with Us (2024).
Blake Lively studied at Burbank High School and Halstrom High School. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is film, television and modelling. Residence is recorded at Pound Ridge. Works named in the authority record are Gossip Girl. Distinctions recorded are Time 100.

Blake Lively at the 2026 Met Gala, wearing fashion in theme of "Costume Art"
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Blake Lively • Birth Name — Blake Ellender Brown • Born — 25 August 1987 • Birthplace — Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Occupation — Actress • Years Active — 1998–present • Children — 4 • Father — Ernie Lively • Family — * Eric Lively (brother) • Lori Lively (half-sister) • Robyn Lively (half-sister) • Jason Lively (half-brother)
Early life
Early life
Blake Ellender Brown was born on August 25, 1987, in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Elaine Lively (née McAlpin), worked as a talent scout, and her father, Ernie Lively (né Brown), was an actor and director. Lively was named after her grandmother's brother. She has an older brother, Eric, and three half-siblings from her mother's previous marriage, Lori, Robyn, and Jason. Her parents and siblings have all worked in the entertainment industry. During Lively's childhood, her parents took her along to the acting classes they taught, rather than leave her with babysitters. She later said that watching her parents teach helped her learn the "drills" and gain confidence as she got older and began working in the industry herself. She made her professional debut at age 10, appearing in the 1998 film Sandman, directed by her father. Lively describes her role as a "bit part". She was initially not interested in acting and wanted to attend Stanford University. She is a 2005 graduate of Burbank High School, where she was a cheerleader, a member of the championship choir, and class president. Her older brother asked his talent agent to send her to several auditions during the summer months. Subsequently, Lively was cast as Bridget in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) and filmed her scenes between her junior and senior years of high school.
2005–2006: Career beginnings
2005–2006: Career beginnings
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants was released in 2005. Lively's performance earned her a nomination for a Teen Choice Award for "Choice Movie Breakout – Female". In 2006, Lively co-starred with Justin Long in Accepted, and she had minor roles in the horror film, Simon Says. Accepted was not well received by critics, but Lively's performance was, earning her a 'Breakthrough Award' from Hollywood Life. Lively starred in Elvis and Anabelle (2007) as Anabelle, a bulimic girl who hoped to win a beauty pageant. She said of getting into character for the role that she had "shed serious weight" for her height. She stated that food was "the No. 1 love of my life", which made that process difficult for her.
2007–2012: Gossip Girl
2007–2012: Gossip Girl
Lively was cast in The CW's series Gossip Girl, based on the novel series Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar, which premiered in September 2007. Already having deferred college for a year, Lively intended to turn the role down and become a student, but was told that she could attend college part-time while filming the show (she later said "This is advice to anyone: when they say, 'We promise, but we can't put it in writing,' there's a reason they can't put it in writing"). She played the role of Serena van der Woodsen in the teen drama until 2012 when the show ended. Her first magazine cover was the November 2007 issue of CosmoGirl, where she discussed her time in high school and her career prior to Gossip Girl. In 2008, Lively reprised her role as Bridget in the sequel The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. Similarly to the first film, Lively's performance was positively received by critics. As of November 2008, the film had earned over $44 million at the box office. In 2009, she appeared as Gabrielle DiMarco in the romantic comedy New York, I Love You, a sequel to the 2006 film Paris, je t'aime. Despite positive reception among critics, the film failed at the box office. • Illustration — Lively at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con Lively portrayed the younger version of the titular character in The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009) to critical acclaim. Paul Byrnes, of the Brisbane Times, described her performance in the film as "sensational". In October 2009, she began filming her scenes for her role as Kristina "Kris" Coughlin in the 2010 film The Town, based on Chuck Hogan's novel Prince of Thieves. The film, which was directed by and starred Ben Affleck, was released in the United States on September 17, 2010. On her performance, Variety wrote that Lively was "almost unrecognizable [and] has fierce, pained moments as the moll and single mother...tossed aside". In December of that year, she appeared in the music video for The Lonely Island's "I Just Had Sex" together with Jessica Alba. Lively played Carol Ferris, the female lead and love interest of Hal Jordan in the superhero film Green Lantern, which was released in June 2011. The film grossed a worldwide total of $219,851,172. In 2011, she was featured in Time magazine's annual list "The 2011 Time 100". • Illustration — Lively at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival In 2012, Lively starred in Oliver Stone's Savages alongside Taylor Kitsch, Aaron Johnson, Salma Hayek, and John Travolta. She replaced Jennifer Lawrence as Ophelia, after Lawrence dropped out to do The Hunger Games. HitFix film critic Drew McWeeny said Lively's performance was "smart and sad precisely because she plays O as such a broken, needy little soul". Also that year, she was selected as the face of the new Gucci fragrance, Gucci Premiere. She appeared in a short film ad directed by Nicolas Winding Refn for the fragrance.
Since 2013: Film career
Since 2013: Film career
She starred in the film The Age of Adaline (2015), opposite Michiel Huisman and Harrison Ford, playing a woman who "stops aging after recovering from a near-fatal accident." The Atlantic stated that she showed her "potential as a leading lady" primarily in the second half of the film, citing her "clipped delivery and coy restraint" as well as her "capable perform[ance]" within the emotional intensity of the film. In 2016, Lively starred in the survival horror film The Shallows. It received positive reviews and her performance was praised by critics. That year, she also starred in Woody Allen's romantic comedy film, Café Society which premiered at the 69th Cannes Film Festival. During the film's press tour, Lively was asked about working with Allen amid sexual abuse allegations made by his daughter, Dylan Farrow. On her experience working with Allen, Lively stated, "It's really cool to work with a director who's done so much, because he knows exactly what he wants", and described him as "very empowering". Asked about Ronan Farrow's essay criticizing Allen's collaborators, she declined to comment, saying she had not read it. • Illustration — Lively at 2014 Cannes Film Festival Lively starred opposite Jason Clarke in psychological drama All I See Is You (2016), which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and received mixed reviews. In 2018, she starred in the mystery-thriller A Simple Favor, alongside Anna Kendrick and Henry Golding, and directed by Paul Feig. The film was released on September 14 and Lively's performance was acclaimed. Variety wrote that "She has her moments...many of them physical...Lively's Emily is both repellent and irresistible". Some critics believed Lively could achieve her first Academy Award nomination for the role; however a nomination never eventuated. Lively next played the lead, a drug-addicted prostitute turned assassin, in The Rhythm Section (2020), the film adaptation of the Mark Burnell novel The Rhythm Section, produced by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, and directed by Reed Morano. The film was released by Paramount Pictures. Variety noted Lively's performance as "display[ing] a realistic near-incompetence in the face of danger [that] makes her relatable in ways very few cinematic assassins have ever been". In May 2021, it was announced that Lively would star in Lady Killer as the lead character, Josie Schuller. She made her directorial debut as the co-writer and director of the music video for Taylor Swift's song "I Bet You Think About Me" featuring American singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton, released on November 15, 2021, from Swift's re-recorded album Red (Taylor's Version) (2021). In April 2022, it was announced Lively would make her feature directing debut with an adaptation of the graphic novel Seconds by Bryan Lee O'Malley, with Edgar Wright writing the screenplay and producing. In January 2023, it was announced that she would star in the romantic drama film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel It Ends with Us as the lead character, Lily Bloom. In August 2024, Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds became the first married Hollywood couple to have two separate films in which they starred top the box office on the same weekend since Bruce Willis and Demi Moore in 1990. Their respective films It Ends With Us and Deadpool & Wolverine occupied the number one and number two spots at the box office during the weekend of August 9–11. In 2025, Lively narrated National Geographic's TV Mini Series, Secrets of the Penguins. The three part series was nominated for three Emmy awards and a BAFTA.
Other ventures
Other ventures
Lively has described herself as a "foodie and cook", and has said that Martha Stewart is her "idol". She has also said that she is a fan of Nigella Lawson's work. In 2008, Lively baked a cake with Stewart during an episode of The Martha Stewart Show. Lively attended a 2010 tailor-made workshop at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, and has spoken of her desire to return to the culinary school for further instruction. She has remarked that, when traveling, she always takes cookery classes to immerse herself in the local culture. Lively has also spoken publicly of her desire to become a restaurateur. In 2011, she created a s'mores cupcake to be sold at Sprinkles bakeries. In 2012, Lively's wedding reception was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings; food photography was the focal point of the picture spread. In 2013, she appeared in Elle Decor to recount her experiences designing a custom La Cornue oven for her newly purchased Bedford home. She filmed a cooking segment in 2013 for Vogue website, demonstrating how to make a brie pastry. Lively launched Preserve in 2014, a digital magazine and e-commerce website with hand-made one-of-a-kind items all selected by Lively. In October 2014, Preserve published a fashion editorial titled "Allure of Antebellum", which referenced aesthetics of the pre‑Civil War American South. Critics argued the editorial romanticized an era defined by slavery while focusing on imagery linked to white Southern elite culture. In October 2015, Lively closed the site stating that it had been launched before it was ready and that she planned to rebuild and relaunch it properly. In 2025, six former staffers of Preserve alleged that they experienced a "toxic" working environment. One allegedly received a settlement of up to $300,000 after threatening legal action. In 2021, Lively launched Betty Buzz, a line of non-alcoholic drink mixers. In 2023, Lively launched Betty Booze, a line of alcoholic canned cocktails. In 2024, Lively launched Blake Brown, a cruelty-free haircare line. Betty Buzz quietly shut down in 2025.
Public image
Public image
Lively's public image has been shaped by her acting career, fashion presence, and business ventures. Her role on Gossip Girl established an association with glamour, luxury, and high fashion. She has frequently appeared in advertising campaigns and brand collaborations. She became notorious for not working with a stylist. Her appearances at events including the Met Gala, frequently received extensive media coverage and she served as a co‑chair of the event in 2022. Maxim included Lively in their Hot 100 list in 2009 and 2013, ranking her #33 and #24 respectively. Additionally, AskMen.com named her the most desirable woman of 2011 and People magazine named her one of 2012's Most Beautiful at Every Age. In May 2016, Lively received public criticism following an Instagram post made during the 2016 Cannes Film Festival that featured an image of her in a form‑fitting gown accompanied by the caption "L.A. face with an Oakland booty", a lyric from Sir Mix-a-Lot's song "Baby Got Back". The caption sparked a backlash on social media, with some commentators describing it as racially insensitive. Sir Mix‑A‑Lot publicly stated that he viewed her comment as consistent with the song's original message of celebrating diverse body types.
Controversies
Controversies
Lively's public image gained heightened scrutiny following the promotion and release of the film It Ends With Us in late 2024. She was criticized by some commentators for a marketing approach described as overly light‑hearted given the film's focus on domestic violence. In December 2024, The New York Times published an article reporting allegations by Lively that director/co-star Justin Baldoni and his associates had orchestrated a campaign to damage her reputation following disputes related to the film. That same month, Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department against Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and others associated with the production, alleging sexual harassment, retaliation, and a coordinated smear campaign. She subsequently filed a federal lawsuit. Baldoni countersued Lively, Reynolds, and their publicist for civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy. His lawsuit was dismissed in June 2025. In April 2026, 10 of Lively's 13 claims were dismissed by the judge, including her sexual harassment claim against Baldoni. The judge allowed her remaining claims to proceed. The parties settled in May 2026 shortly before trial. A court filing confirmed the settlement had no financial payout. In June 2026, the judge ruled that Lively was entitled to recover legal fees and litigation costs from Wayfarer Studios, Baldoni's production company, for defending against the defamation claim in his dismissed countersuit. However, her request to receive punitive and treble damages was denied. Blake Lively has been awarded over $407,000 in legal fees in her long-running dispute with Justin Baldoni. U.S. District Judge L. Liman issued the ruling on Aug. 26, granting Lively $363,245.40 in attorneys' fees and $44,206.35 in costs for work related to her defense against Baldoni's dismissed defamation countersuit.
Personal life
Personal life
• Illustration — Lively with future husband Ryan Reynolds, promoting Green Lantern at Comic-Con 2010 From 2007 to 2010, Lively was in a relationship with her Gossip Girl co-star Penn Badgley. She was romantically linked with Leonardo DiCaprio during 2011. Lively first met Ryan Reynolds in early 2010 while filming Green Lantern, in which they co-starred. They began dating in October 2011 and married on September 9, 2012, at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina a site historically associated with enslaved African Americans. The venue choice later drew criticism, particularly during renewed public discussion of racial justice, such as the George Floyd protests, beginning in 2020. In August of that year, Reynolds and Lively publicly apologized and expressed deep regret for choosing the venue. They subsequently made a $200,000 donation to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Lively and Reynolds have four children: Three daughters – James (b. 2014), Inez (b. 2016), Betty (b. 2019) – as well as a son, Olin (b. 2023). The family resides in Pound Ridge, New York. Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift named the characters in her song "Betty" after Reynolds and Lively's youngest daughter. Swift is the godmother to Lively's three daughters. In a 2012 conversation with Allure, Lively said that she does not drink and has never tried drugs.
Advocacy and endorsements
Advocacy and endorsements
During the 2008 United States presidential election, Lively expressed her support for Barack Obama. Lively and Penn Badgley appeared in a pro-Obama commercial, as part of MoveOn.org's Youth Vote program. The commercial, directed by Doug Liman, aired during Gossip Girl on the CW, MTV, and Comedy Central. In 2013, she appeared in a video clip for Gucci's "Chime for Change" campaign that aims to raise funds and awareness of women's issues in the areas of education, health, and justice. In addition, Lively has worked to heighten public awareness of missing and exploited children and on-going efforts of law enforcement on their behalf. In 2011, Lively became a spokeswoman for Chanel and their new Mademoiselle handbag. In October 2013, she became a spokeswoman for L'Oreal.
Television
Television
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2007–2012 — Gossip Girl — Serena van der Woodsen — Main role; 121 episodes • 2009 — Saturday Night Live — Herself (host) — Episode: "Blake Lively/Rihanna" • 2018 — When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special — Delivery person — Television special • 2025 — Secrets of the Penguins — Narrator — Television mini series
Music videos
Music videos
• Year — Title — Role — Artist — Notes • 2010 — "I Just Had Sex" — Unsatisfied Girlfriend — The Lonely Island featuring Akon • 2014 — "Part II (On the Run)" — Herself — Jay-Z featuring Beyoncé • 2021 — "I Bet You Think About Me" — Taylor Swift featuring Chris Stapleton — Co-writer, producer, and director
Places
Named by the record
Places
Only places the record itself states, plotted where the house gazetteer settles their coordinates. Nothing is inferred from a name or a nationality.
Pound Ridge.
Residences
Tarzana.
Birth place
Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Reference(s) • 1998 — Sandman — Trixie / Tooth Fairy • 2005 — The — Bridget Vreeland • 2006 — Accepted — Monica Moreland • Simon Says — Jenny • 2007 — Elvis and Anabelle — Anabelle Leigh • 2008 — The — Bridget Vreeland • New York, I Love You — Gabrielle DiMarco • 2009 — The — Young Pippa Lee • 2010 — The — Kristina "Kris" Coughlin • 2011 — Green Lantern — Carol Ferris • Hick — Glenda • 2012 — Savages — Ophelia "O" Sage • 2015 — The — Adaline Marie Bowman / Jennifer Larson • 2016 — The — Nancy Adams • Café Society — Veronica Hayes • 2017 — All I See Is You — Gina • 2018 — A — Emily Nelson / Faith McLanden • 2020 — The — Stephanie Patrick • 2024 — IF — Octopuss (voice) • Deadpool & Wolverine — Lady Deadpool (voice) — Cameo • It Ends with Us — Lily Bloom — Also executive producer • 2025 — Another Simple Favor — Emily Nelson / Charity McLanden
Awards and nominations
• Year — Award — Category — Nominated work — Result • 2005 — Teen Choice Awards — Choice Movie Breakout Female — The • 2008 — Choice Female Hottie • 2008 — Choice TV Actress Drama — Gossip Girl • 2008 — Choice TV Breakout Star-Female • 2008 — Newport Beach Film Festival — Achievement Award-Breakout Performance — Elvis and Anabelle • 2009 — ASTRA Award — Favourite International Personality or Actor — Gossip Girl • 2009 — Teen Choice Awards — Choice TV Actress Drama • 2009 — Choice Female Hottie • 2010 — People's Choice Awards — Favorite TV Drama Actress — Gossip Girl • 2010 — Teen Choice Awards — Choice TV Actress Drama • 2010 — Critics' Choice Movie Awards — Best Acting Ensemble — The • 2010 — National Board of Review — Best Ensemble Cast • 2010 — San Diego Film Critics Society — Best Supporting Actress • 2010 — Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association — Best Ensemble • 2011 — People's Choice Award — Favorite TV Drama Actress — Gossip Girl • 2011 — CinemaCon Award — Breakthrough Performer of the Year Award • 2011 — Teen Choice Awards — Choice Movie Actress Sci Fi/Fantasy — Green Lantern • 2011 — Choice TV Actress Drama — Gossip Girl • 2012 — People's Choice Award — Favorite TV Drama Actress • 2012 — Jupiter Award — Best International Actress — Green Lantern • 2013 — Teen Choice Awards — Choice TV Actress Drama — Gossip Girl • 2015 — Choice Movie Actress: Drama — The Age of Adaline • 2015 — Choice Movie: Liplock (shared with Michiel Huisman) • 2016 — Saturn Award — Best Actress • 2016 — Teen Choice Awards — Choice Style: Female • 2016 — Choice Summer Movie Star: Female — The Shallows • 2017 — People's Choice Awards — Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress • 2017 — Jupiter Award — Best International Actress • 2021 — Critics' Choice Super Awards — Best Actress in an Action Movie — The Rhythm Section • 2022 — Academy of Country Music Awards — Video of the Year — "I Bet You Think About Me" • 2022 — Country Music Association Awards — Music Video of the Year
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- 81.Sales, Nancy Jo. Gossip Girl's Blake Lively. Vanity Fair. 2008-06-01.
- 82.Aleksander, Irina. No to Rachel Zoe: Budgets and Patience Shrinking, Stars Jettison Fame-Grabbing Stylists. Observer. 2009-07-07.
- 83.Glamour. Before They Were Style Stars: A Look Back at How Some Major Trendsetting Celebrities Used to Dress. 2008-12-22.
- 84.Blake Lively's Best Met Gala Outfits Over the Years. Glam.
- 85.TODAY. Blake Lively's Met Gala Looks Over the Years.
- 86.Brukman, Jesse. 2013 Hot 100 List - Maxim. www.maxim.com. 2013-09-29.
- 87.Staff, Maxim. 2009 Hot 100 List - Maxim. www.maxim.com. 2009-04-30.
- 88.Why Blake Lively Is No.1. AskMen.
- 89.Karen J. Quan. 2012 Most Beautiful at Every Age – Blake Lively. People. April 20, 2012.
- 90.Reed, Sam. Blake Lively Speaks On the “L.A Face With an Oakland Booty” Controversy. The Hollywood Reporter. 2016-06-21.
- 91.Blake, Emily. Sir Mix-a-Lot: Everyone's overreacting to Blake Lively's 'Oakland booty' Instagram. Mashable. 2016-05-19.
- 92.Zuckerman, Esther. What 'It Ends With Us' Says About the Blake Lively Brand. The New York Times. 2024-08-11. 0362-4331.
- 93.Staff. Sony Pictures Execs Caught Bashing Blake Lively in Baldoni Docs. Variety Australia. 2026-01-22.
- 94.Thomas, Carly. Did Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Have a Rift Over 'It Ends With Us'? Sleuthing TikTokers Think So. The Hollywood Reporter. 2024-08-09.
- 95.Blake Lively files complaint against Justin Baldoni over alleged sexual misconduct on 'It Ends with Us' set. ABC News.
- 96.Twohey, Megan. 'We Can Bury Anyone': Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine. The New York Times. December 21, 2024.
- 97.Wright, Tracy. Blake Lively files official federal lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, looks forward to day in court. Fox News. 2025-01-01.
- 98.Justin Baldoni's $400M countersuit against Blake Lively ended by judge. ABC News.
- 99.Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains. AP News. 2026-04-02.
- 100.Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their 'It Ends With Us' dispute in a settlement. AP News. 2026-05-04.
- 101.Jacobs, Julia. Blake Lively Settlement Had No Financial Payout, Filing Confirms. The New York Times. 2026-05-08. 0362-4331.
- 102.Reiss, Adam. Blake Lively can seek legal fees but no damages in Justin Baldoni defamation case, judge rules. NBC News. 2026-06-12.
- 103.Heimbrod, Camille. 'Gossip Girl' Alum Penn Badgley Returns To Television In Greg Berlanti's Thriller 'You'. International Business Times. June 27, 2017.
- 104.Bailey, Alyssa. Blake Lively on What It Was Like Trying to Secretly Date (and Break Up With) Penn Badgley on 'Gossip Girl'. Elle. August 30, 2017.
- 105.Blake Lively And Leonardo DiCaprio Used To Communicate In Secret. Marie Claire. 31 August 2017.
- 106.Green Lantern Production Begins Today!. Screen Rant. June 17, 2011.
- 107.Bailey, Alyssa. Ryan Reynolds On Making The First Move On Blake Lively And How Their Romance Is 'Out Of A Fairy Tale'. Elle. July 20, 2021.
- 108.Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds are Married. People. September 9, 2012.
- 109.George Floyd protests: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively acknowledge past 'mistakes' on race after wedding at slave plantation indy100 indy100. www.indy100.com.
- 110.Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively apologize for plantation wedding. NBC News. 2020-08-04.
- 111.Wilkins, Vanessa. Ryan Reynolds Defends His Daughter's Name: 'I Didn't Call Her Summer Squash Meadow Lark'. ABC News.
- 112.Mizoguchi, Karen. Blake Lively Says Daughter Inez Is a 'Baby Viking' Who Marked Her First Birthday By Feasting on Steaks. People.
- 113.Bailey, Alyssa. Blake Lively And Ryan Reynolds Let Taylor Swift Reveal Their Baby Betty's Name On Folklore. Elle. July 24, 2020.
- 114.McRady, Rachel. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Welcome Baby No. 4: A Timeline of Their Love Story. Entertainment Tonight. February 13, 2023.
- 115.Ryan Reynolds Confirms Baby No. 4 with Wife Blake Lively Is a Boy While Connecting with Father Who Lost His Son. People. July 27, 2024.
- 116.Blowers, Brendan. Ryan Reynolds And Blake Lively's Pastoral New York Paradise. Haute Media Group. May 11, 2018.
- 117.Mizoguchi, Karen. Taylor Swift on Blake Lively's Daughter in 'Betty': 'I Named the Characters After My Friends' Kids'. Yahoo! Money. August 6, 2020.
- 118.Weisholtz, Drew. Taylor Swift shows love for Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively in Grammys speech. Today. March 14, 2021.
- 119.France, Lisa Respers. Ryan Reynolds confirms Taylor Swift's role in his family. CNN.com. November 14, 2024.
- 120.Blake Lively: 'Right now, I'm so peaceful'. USA Today. September 11, 2012.
- 121.Blake Lively & Penn Badgley Go for Laughs in Pro-Obama Ad. People. October 14, 2008.
- 122.Karmali, Sarah. Blake Lively and Halle Berry Join Gucci's Chime For Change. Vogue. April 16, 2013.
- 123.Child Rescue Coalition. Blake Lively highlights support for Child Rescue Coalition. May 1, 2017.
- 124.Blake Lively is the new Chanel Ambassador. January 5, 2011.
- 125.Blake Lively is the new face of L'Oreal Paris. CBS News. October 30, 2013.
- 126.Niven-Phillips, Lisa. On Beauty: Blake Lively. British Vogue. 18 May 2016.
- 127.Stevens, Dana. Friends 4ever No Matter Who Wears the Pants. The New York Times. 1 June 2005.
- 128.Chang, Justin. Film Review: Accepted. Variety. 10 August 2006.
- 129.Jordan, Ace. Film Review: Simon Says (2006). Horror News. 20 March 2011.
- 130.Lipson, Karin. Old Strengths but New Emphasis at Hamptons Festival. The New York Times. 2 September 2007.
- 131.Curtin, Stacy. The secrets of the 'Sisterhood'. CNN. 5 August 2008.
- 132.Goldstein, Gregg. New York, I Love You. The Hollywood Reporter. 10 April 2008.
- 133.Holden, Stephen. In a Wife's Crème Brûlée, Visions of a Stormy Past. The New York Times. 26 November 2009.
- 134.Affleck, Ben. Blake Lively. Interview. 17 August 2010.
- 135.Hemphill, Meg. How 'Green Lantern's' Heroine Got Just the Right Hair. The Hollywood Reporter. 15 June 2011.
- 136.Reed, Rex. 'Hick': Ass Backward. The New York Observer. 8 May 2012.
- 137.Singson, Megan. 'Savages' Star Blake Lively Describes 'Awkward' Sex Scene With Taylor Kitsch (Video). The Hollywood Reporter. 26 June 2012.
- 138.D'Souza, Shaad. Blake Lively's career is fantastically strange – and The Age of Adaline is a standout. The Guardian. 5 July 2022.
- 139.Formo, Brian. Blake Lively on Great Whites, The Shallow's "Steven Seagull". Collider. 24 June 2016.
- 140.Abad-Santos, Alex. Review: Cafe Society is full of great characters. It's a shame the film focuses on the worst one. Vox. 16 July 2016.
- 141.Thompson, Eliza. 14 Things in All I See Is You That Make Zero Sense. Cosmopolitan. 23 October 2017.
- 142.Clarke, Cath. A Simple Favour review – sublimely silly battle of the moms. The Guardian. 21 September 2018.
- 143.Smith, Suzette. The Rhythm Section Review: Blake Lively Is Bad at Killing. Portland Mercury. 30 January 2020.
- 144.Gibson, Kelsie. Meet the Cast of IF: All the Stars Voicing Characters, from Blake Lively to Steve Carell. People. 17 May 2024.
- 145.Sharf, Zack. 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Tweaked Its Ending During 36 Hours of Reshoots and After a Note From Blake Lively: 'Let Me Be in That Place of Suspense' More. Variety. 19 November 2024.
- 146.Kroll, Justin. Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni To Star In 'It Ends With Us'; Baldoni Also Directing Sony And Wayfarer Studios' Adaptation Of Colleen Hoover Novel. Deadline Hollywood. 26 January 2023.
- 147.Specter, Emma. 132 Thoughts I Had While Watching Another Simple Favor. Vogue. 2 May 2025.
- 148.McCreesh, Louise. Blake Lively shares Gossip Girl throwback photo. Digital Spy. October 5, 2020.
- 149.WITF. When You Wish Upon a Pickle. June 30, 2020.
- 150.When You Wish Upon a Pickle - A Sesame Street Special. www.sesamestreetguide.com. June 2006.
- 151.Fox. The Teen Choice Awards.
- 152.2008 Teen Choice Awards winners and nominees. Los Angeles Times. June 17, 2008.
- 153.Thompson, Luke. NBFF: That's a wrap for 2008. OC Weekly. May 5, 2008.
- 154.MCN. 7th Annual Astra Awards Nominees 2009 – News. March 26, 2009.
- 155.Teen Choice Awards 2009 nominees. Los Angeles Times. June 15, 2009.
- 156.People's Choice Awards: Fan Favorites in Movies, Music & TV.
- 157.Soll, Lindsay. Teen Choice Awards 2010: First Round of Nominees Announced. Hollywood Crush. Viacom. June 14, 2010.
- 158.Labrecque, Jeff. 'Black Swan' leads Critics' Choice nominations. Entertainment Weekly. December 13, 2010.
- 159.82nd National Board of Review Awards. National Board of Review of Motion Pictures.
- 160.San Diego Film Critics Society. 2010 Awards. December 17, 2010.
- 161.The Washington, D.C. Area Film Critics Association. The 2010 WAFCA Award Winners. December 6, 2010.
- 162.People's Choice Awards: Fan Favorites in Movies, Music & TV. PeoplesChoice.com.
- 163.Blake Lively to Receive CinemaCon Breakthrough Performer of the Year Award. March 23, 2011.
- 164.Hollywood Life. Blake Lively Wins Choice TV Drama Actress The Teen Choice Awards! Here Are More Winners!. August 7, 2011.
- 165.People's Choice Award Winners. USA Today. January 12, 2012.
- 166.YouTube. Winners & Nominees: Jupiter Awards. March 29, 2012.
- 167.Complete list of Teen Choice 2013 Awards winners. Los Angeles Times. August 11, 2013.
- 168.Penske Media Corporation. 2015 Teen Choice Award Winners – Full List. Variety. August 16, 2015.
- 169.Saturn Awards. The 42nd Annual Saturn Awards nominations are announced for 2016!. February 24, 2016.
- 170.Teen Choice Awards Nominations 2016: Final Wave of Nominees – FULL LIST!. GossipCop. July 7, 2016.
- 171.People's Choice Awards 2017: Full List of Nominees. People's Choice. November 15, 2016.
- 172.Jupiter Awards. The Jupiter Awards 2017.
- 173.Hammond, Pete. 'Palm Springs', 'Lovecraft Country' Top Movie And Series Nominations For Inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards; Netflix Lands 35 Nods. Deadline Hollywood. November 19, 2020.
- 174.Grein, Paul. Chris Young Leads Nominees for 2022 ACM Awards: Full List. Billboard. February 10, 2022.
- 175.ABS News. CMA Awards 2022: See the complete winners list. November 9, 2022.
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