Actor Blake Lively

Blake Lively

1987 (38 лет)
Blake Ellender Lively (born August 25, 1987) is an American actress best known for her role as Serena van der Woodsen in the CW series Gossip Girl (2007–2012). Born in Los Angeles to actor Ernie Lively, she made her professional debut in his film Sandman (1998). Lively gained recognition with The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) and its sequel, and starred in films like The Town (2010), Green Lantern (2011), and A Simple Favor (2018). She also directed Taylor Swift's music video "I Bet You Think About Me" (2021).

Blake was born in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, and is the daughter of actor Ernie Lively and talent scout Elaine. She grew up in a family deeply involved in the entertainment industry, with her parents and siblings all working as actors. Lively began acting at age 10, but initially planned to attend Stanford University. She graduated from Burbank High School in 2005, where she was active as a cheerleader, class president, and choir member.

Lively met Ryan Reynolds while filming Green Lantern in 2010, and they married in 2012. The couple has four children and resides in Pound Ridge, New York. They are close friends with Taylor Swift, who named characters in her song "Betty" after their daughters. Lively has stated that she does not drink or use drugs.