Blake Lively - biography
Blake Christina Lively shot to fame as the star of the hit TV series Gossip Girl. Her role as Serena van der Woodsen launched her career into the spotlight. But this exceptional American actress has delivered many other standout moments and memorable performances throughout her career. Net worth: $30 million.
Blake Lively – early years
Blake Lively was born in Tarzana, a small California neighborhood. Her parents - Ernie and Elaine Lively - were actors. While Elaine never broke through as a major actress and eventually became a talent agent, Ernie regularly appeared in popular TV shows, though mostly in roles like guards and motel managers. Besides Blake, the family had four older children (two brothers and two sisters) who all found their way into the entertainment industry to varying degrees.


Blake Lively's first roles
The 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants marked the young actress's first major breakthrough. This heartwarming and inspiring film followed four young friends (also starring Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel, and America Ferrera) whose lives are transformed by a pair of magical jeans. The film was a hit with both audiences and critics, leading the actresses to immediately sign on for a sequel released in 2007. Her role as the spirited Bridget earned Blake Lively her first Teen Choice Award nomination, along with widespread recognition and fame. She was now seen as one of the most promising young actresses in teen cinema.
Gossip Girl and new peaks of Blake Lively's career
The story behind the project that literally turned Blake Lively's life upside down, making her one of Hollywood's most sought-after stars, began quite simply. The creator of Lonely Hearts stumbled upon a book by Cecily von Ziegesar. The book followed the adventures of elite private school students, all closely watched by a mysterious blogger known as Gossip Girl.
As the TV show's popularity soared, so did Blake Lively's fame – she was the one bringing the leading role to life. In the three years since the premiere of Gossip Girl, Lively has been nominated for many prestigious awards and won the Teen Choice Awards twice. After the success of Gossip Girl, Blake Lively made a smooth transition from teen comedies and soap operas to Hollywood blockbusters. This led to her 2009 role in the drama The Private Lives of Pippa Lee alongside Keanu Reeves, Julianne Moore, Winona Ryder and Monica Bellucci.






Blake Lively: personal life
Blake Lively didn't date anyone until she was 17. She had plenty of admirers, but according to the actress herself, she was too shy to accept their advances.





