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 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).

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.

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: 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.