Childhood and Education Journey of Blake Lively in Timeline
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 her father's film, Sandman (1998). She gained recognition for her role in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) and its sequel. Lively rose to prominence for her portrayal of Serena van der Woodsen in the popular CW teen drama 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: Lively Supports Barack Obama
In 2008, Blake Lively voiced her support for Barack Obama during the United States presidential election. Lively and Penn Badgley also appeared in a pro-Obama commercial as part of MoveOn.org's Youth Vote program.
2012: Lively Discusses Abstinence From Alcohol and Drugs
In 2012, Blake Lively stated in an interview with Allure that she does not drink alcohol and has never tried drugs.
2020: Reynolds Apologizes for Plantation Wedding
In 2020, Blake Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, publicly apologized for holding their wedding at Boone Hall Plantation due to its association with slavery. He expressed regret and acknowledged the devastating tragedy associated with the venue's history.
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