History of Blake Lively in Timeline

Blake Lively is an American actress who began her career 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 achieved widespread fame portraying Serena van der Woodsen in the television series 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).

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2007: Relationship with Penn Badgley

In 2007, Blake Lively began a relationship with her Gossip Girl co-star, Penn Badgley.

2008: Support for Barack Obama

During the 2008 United States presidential election, Blake Lively expressed her support for Barack Obama. Lively and Penn Badgley appeared in a pro-Obama commercial, as part of MoveOn.org's Youth Vote program.

2010: Relationship with Penn Badgley

In 2010, Blake Lively's relationship with her Gossip Girl co-star, Penn Badgley, ended.

2010: Meeting Ryan Reynolds

In early 2010, Blake Lively met Ryan Reynolds while filming Green Lantern, in which they co-starred.

October 2011: Dating Ryan Reynolds

In October 2011, Blake Lively began dating Ryan Reynolds.

2011: Spokeswoman for Chanel

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

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: Abstinence from Alcohol and Drugs

In 2012, Blake Lively stated in an interview with Allure that she does not drink and has never tried drugs.

October 2013: Spokeswoman for L'Oreal

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

2013: Involvement in "Chime for Change" campaign

In 2013, Blake Lively appeared in a video clip for Gucci's "Chime for Change" campaign that aims to raise funds and awareness of women's issues in the areas of education, health, and justice.

December 2014: Birth of First Daughter

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

September 2016: Birth of Second Daughter

In September 2016, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' second daughter was born.

October 2019: Birth of Third Daughter

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

2020: Apology for Boone Hall Plantation Wedding

Following the civil rights protests in 2020, Blake Lively's husband Ryan Reynolds publicly apologized and expressed regret for their use of the Boone Hall Plantation for their wedding due to its association with slavery.

2021: Close friendship with Taylor Swift

As of 2021, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were close friends with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, who named the characters in her song "Betty" after their daughters.

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