History of Blake Lively in Timeline

Blake Lively is an American actress who began her career with a role in her father's film, Sandman (1998). Her breakthrough came with The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) and its sequel. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Serena van der Woodsen in the television series Gossip Girl (2007–2012). She also played supporting roles in movies like New York, I Love You (2008), The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009), The Town (2010) and Savages (2012).

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2007: Relationship with Penn Badgley

In 2007, Blake Lively began a relationship with her Gossip Girl co-star, Penn Badgley.

2008: Support for Barack Obama

During the 2008 United States presidential election, Blake Lively expressed her support for Barack Obama and appeared in a pro-Obama commercial as part of MoveOn.org's Youth Vote program.

2010: End of relationship with Penn Badgley

In 2010, Blake Lively ended her relationship with her Gossip Girl co-star, Penn Badgley.

2010: Meeting Ryan Reynolds

In early 2010, Blake Lively met Ryan Reynolds while filming Green Lantern, in which they co-starred.

October 2011: Dating Ryan Reynolds

In October 2011, Blake Lively began dating Ryan Reynolds.

2011: Spokeswoman for Chanel

In 2011, Blake Lively became a spokeswoman for Chanel and their new Mademoiselle handbag.

September 9, 2012: Marriage to Ryan Reynolds

On September 9, 2012, Blake Lively married Ryan Reynolds at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

2012: Statement on Alcohol and Drugs

In a 2012 conversation with Allure, Blake Lively stated that she does not drink and has never tried drugs.

October 2013: Spokeswoman for L'Oreal

In October 2013, Blake Lively became a spokeswoman for L'Oreal.

2013: Chime for Change Campaign

In 2013, Blake Lively appeared in a video clip for Gucci's "Chime for Change" campaign, aiming to raise funds and awareness of women's issues.

December 2014: Birth of First Daughter

In December 2014, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds welcomed their first daughter.

September 2016: Birth of Second Daughter

In September 2016, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds welcomed their second daughter.

October 2019: Birth of Third Daughter

In October 2019, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds welcomed their third daughter.

2020: Reynolds apologizes for wedding venue

In 2020, following civil rights protests, Blake Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, publicly apologized for their use of the Boone Hall Plantation as a wedding venue due to its association with slavery.

2021: Friendship with Taylor Swift

As of 2021, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were close friends with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, who named characters in her song "Betty" after their daughters.

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