Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Blake Lively

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Blake Lively

Discover the career path of Blake Lively, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Blake Lively is an American actress who began her career in her father's film, Sandman (1998). She gained recognition for her role in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) and its sequel. Lively achieved widespread fame portraying Serena van der Woodsen in the television series Gossip Girl (2007–2012). During this time, she also appeared in supporting roles in films like New York, I Love You (2008), The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009), The Town (2010), and Savages (2012).

2008: Support for Barack Obama

During the 2008 United States presidential election, Blake 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.

2011: Spokeswoman for Chanel

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

October 2013: Spokeswoman for L'Oreal

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

2013: Involvement in "Chime for Change" campaign

In 2013, Blake Lively 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.