Rise to Success: Career Highlights of 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 with a role in the film *Sandman* (1998), directed by her father, Ernie Lively. She gained prominence through her role in *The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants* (2005) and its sequel. Lively achieved mainstream recognition for her portrayal of Serena van der Woodsen in the television series *Gossip Girl* (2007-2012). During this time, she also appeared in films like *New York, I Love You*, *The Private Lives of Pippa Lee*, *The Town*, and *Savages*.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2008: Lively Supports Barack Obama

In 2008, Blake Lively publicly supported Barack Obama during the United States presidential election. Lively and Penn Badgley appeared in a pro-Obama commercial for MoveOn.org's Youth Vote program. The commercial, directed by Doug Liman, aired during Gossip Girl on the CW, MTV and Comedy Central.

2011: Lively Becomes Spokeswoman for Chanel

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

October 2013: Lively Becomes Spokeswoman for L'Oreal

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

2013: Lively Appears in Gucci's Chime for Change Campaign

In 2013, Blake Lively appeared in a video clip for Gucci's "Chime for Change" campaign, which aims to raise funds and awareness of women's issues related to education, health, and justice. She also worked to raise awareness of missing and exploited children in 2013.