Childhood and Education Journey of Blake Lively in Timeline

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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). Her breakout role was in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) and its sequel. Lively gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Serena van der Woodsen in the television series Gossip Girl (2007–2012). She also appeared in several films during this time, including 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 voiced her support for Barack Obama. She also appeared in a pro-Obama commercial with Penn Badgley, which was part of MoveOn.org's Youth Vote program, and aired during "Gossip Girl" on the CW, MTV, and Comedy Central.

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September 9, 2012: Marriage to Ryan Reynolds

On September 9, 2012, Blake Lively married Ryan Reynolds at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

2012: Statement on abstaining from drugs and alcohol

In 2012, Blake Lively shared in an interview with Allure that she doesn't drink alcohol and has never used drugs.

December 2014: Birth of daughter James

In December 2014, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' first daughter, James, was born.

September 2016: Birth of daughter Inez

In September 2016, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds welcomed their second daughter, Inez.

October 2019: Birth of daughter Betty

In October 2019, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' third daughter, Betty, was born.

February 2023: Birth of son Olin

In February 2023, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds had their fourth child and first son, Olin.