How education and upbringing influenced the life of Blake Lively. A timeline of key moments.
Blake Lively is an American actress who began her career with a role in the film *Sandman* (1998), directed by her father, Ernie Lively. Her breakthrough came with *The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants* (2005) and its sequel. Lively gained widespread recognition for her role as Serena van der Woodsen in the popular CW teen drama *Gossip Girl* (2007-2012). During this time, she also appeared in films like *New York, I Love You* (2008), *The Private Lives of Pippa Lee* (2009), *The Town* (2010), and *Savages* (2012).
August 25, 1987: Blake Lively's Birth
On August 25, 1987, Blake Ellender Lively was born in the United States. She is the daughter of actor Ernie Lively.
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2005: Graduation from Burbank High School
In 2005, Blake Lively graduated from Burbank High School, where she participated in cheerleading, the championship choir, and served as class president.
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2008: Support for Barack Obama
In 2008, Blake Lively voiced her support for Barack Obama during the United States presidential election. Lively and Penn Badgley were featured in a commercial supporting Obama as part of MoveOn.org's Youth Vote program.
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2008: Baking a Cake with Martha Stewart
In 2008, Lively baked a cake with Martha Stewart during an episode of The Martha Stewart Show.
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2010: Attending Le Cordon Bleu
In 2010, Lively attended a tailor-made workshop at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris.
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September 9, 2012: Marriage to Ryan Reynolds
On September 9, 2012, Lively married Ryan Reynolds at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
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2012: Lively's Statement on Not Drinking or Doing Drugs
In 2012, Lively stated that she does not drink and has never tried drugs.
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2012: Wedding Reception Featured in Martha Stewart Weddings
In 2012, Lively's wedding reception was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine.
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2013: Appearing in Elle Decor to Discuss Custom Oven
In 2013, Lively appeared in Elle Decor to discuss designing a custom La Cornue oven for her new home.
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2013: Gucci's "Chime for Change" campaign
In 2013, Lively appeared in a video clip for Gucci's "Chime for Change" campaign, which aimed to raise funds and awareness of women's issues related to education, health, and justice.
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December 2014: Birth of First Child
In December 2014, Lively and Reynolds had their first child.
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September 2016: Birth of Second Child
In September 2016, Lively and Reynolds welcomed their second child.
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October 2019: Birth of Third Child
In October 2019, Lively and Reynolds had their third child.
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February 2023: Birth of Fourth Child
In February 2023, Lively and Reynolds welcomed their fourth child.
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January 16, 2025: $400 Million Defamation Counter Suit
On January 16, 2025, Baldoni's attorney announced that his client had filed a $400 million defamation counter suit against Lively and Reynolds.
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