Blake Lively
| Blake Lively | |
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 Lively at the 2011 Time 100 gala |
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| Born | August 25, 1987 Los Angeles, California, US |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1998; 2005–present |
Blake Lively (born August 25, 1987) is an American actress and model who stars as Serena van der Woodsen in the television teen drama series Gossip Girl. She has also starred in movies, including Accepted, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, The Town and Green Lantern.
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[edit] Early life
Lively was born in Tarzana, Los Angeles to actors Ernie and Elaine Lively. She was raised as a Southern Baptist.[1] The youngest of five siblings,[2] Lively has a brother, Eric, two half-sisters, Lori and Robyn, and a half-brother, Jason. Both of her parents and all of her siblings are, or have been, in the entertainment industry.[3] During Lively's childhood, her parents would take her with them to acting classes that they taught because they did not want to leave her with a babysitter.[3] Lively said that watching her parents teach acting classes helped her learn the "drills" of acting and gain confidence as she got older.[2][3] Lively stated that as a child, her mother would bring her to Disneyland twice a week as an opportunity "to have some extra time to bond"; Lively has stated, due to all the time she spent there, she felt that she "grew up at Disneyland."[2]
Lively was initially not particularly interested in acting, however during the summer between her junior and senior years of high school, her brother, Eric, asked his agent to send her out on a few auditions over a period of a few months. From these few auditions, she got the role of Bridget for The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.[4] Lively filmed her scenes in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants between her junior and senior years at Burbank High.[4]
[edit] Career
Lively began her acting career at age 11, when she appeared in the 1998 film Sandman, which was directed by Lively's father. Lively describes her role in the film as having been a "bit part".[5] Lively appeared in the film adaptation of the novel of the same name, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, in 2005 as Bridget, one of the four female leads. Lively's performance in the film earned her a nomination for a Teen Choice Award for "Choice Movie Breakout - Female."[citation needed]
In 2006, she co-starred with Justin Long in Accepted, and Lively had minor roles in the horror film, Simon Says. While Accepted was not well received by critics, Lively's performance was, earning her a 'Breakthrough Award' from Hollywood Life.[citation needed] In 2007, Lively played one of the two title characters in Elvis and Anabelle as Anabelle, a bulimic girl who hoped to win a beauty pageant. Lively said of getting into character for the role that she had 'shed serious weight' for her height. Lively stated that that process was difficult for her because food is “the No. 1 love of my life.”[6] MovieLine.com praised her performance in the film and credited it as having been her "breakthrough role".[7]
Lively was cast in the CW's series Gossip Girl, which premiered in September 2007. She plays Serena van der Woodsen in the teen drama.[8] Her first magazine cover was the November 2007 issue of Cosmo Girl, where she discussed her time in high school and her career prior to Gossip Girl.[9]
In 2008, Lively reprised her role in the sequel, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. Similar to the first film, Lively was positively received by critics.[10][11] As of November 2009, the film had earned over $44 million at the box office.[12] In 2009, Lively appeared as Gabrielle DiMarco, a minor role in the romantic comedy, New York, I Love You, a sequel to the 2006 film Paris, je t'aime. Despite positive reception from critics, the film had a poor box office performance.[13][14]
One of Lively's most acclaimed roles to date is her supporting role playing the younger version of the title character in The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009).[15] Paul Byrnes, of the Brisbane Times, described Lively's performance in the film as being "sensational".[16] In October, 2009, Lively began filming her scenes for her role as Krista Coughlin, in the 2010 film The Town, based on Chuck Hogan's novel Prince of Thieves.[17] In the film, Lively's role has been described as "the sister of Jem and Doug's ex-girlfriend who has a 19-month old daughter, Shyne."[18] The film, which also stars Ben Affleck, was released in the United States on September 17, 2010 to critical acclaim. In an interview with Marie Claire, Lively stated that she wasn't relying on her career as an actress, having felt that having her own interior decorating firm would be a substitute as a back-up plan, and because of her 'fascination'[clarification needed] with "colors and textures and layering things."[2][19]
In January 2010, it was announced that Lively would play Carol Ferris, the female lead and love interest of Hal Jordan in the superhero film Green Lantern, which was released in June 2011.[20] The film grossed a worldwide total of $219,851,172.[21] but was considered as a summer flop as it "failed to perform to expectations" even though it grossed more than its budget.[22] Lively appeared in the music video for The Lonely Island's "I Just Had Sex" together with Jessica Alba in January 2011.[23]
She will next star in Oliver Stone's Savages. Lively was originally considered for the lead role in Steven Soderbergh's The Side Effects.[24] However, it was later reported Rooney Mara would replace her.[25]
[edit] Personal life
Lively dated actor Kelly Blatz from 2004 to 2007; the two had been friends since childhood.[26] In late 2007, rumors circulated that Lively was dating her Gossip Girl co-star and former childhood classmate Penn Badgley.[27] In May 2008, after People magazine published photos of the two kissing while on vacation in Mexico,[28] the couple became more open about their relationship.[29] Lively and Badgley ended their three-year relationship in mid-September 2010, according to a representative for the pair.[30] Lively has also been linked to Leonardo DiCaprio. They began dating in mid May 2011, but ended their relationship in early October 2011.[31] She is currently dating actor Ryan Reynolds. [32] During the 2008 United States presidential election Lively expressed her support for Barack Obama. Lively and Badgley appeared in a pro-Obama commercial, as part of MoveOn.org's Youth Vote program. The commercial, directed by Doug Liman, aired during Gossip Girl on CW, MTV and Comedy Central.[33]
In 2011, she was featured in the annual TIME magazine 100 influential people.[34]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Sandman | Trixie/Toothfairy | Film debut |
| 2005 | The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants | Bridget Vreeland | Main role |
| 2006 | Accepted | Monica Moreland | Hollywood Life's Breakthrough Award |
| 2006 | Simon Says | Jenny | |
| 2007 | Elvis and Anabelle | Anabelle Leigh | |
| 2008 | The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 | Bridget Vreeland | |
| 2009 | New York, I Love You | Gabrielle DiMarco | |
| 2009 | The Private Lives of Pippa Lee | Young Pippa Lee | |
| 2010 | The Town | Krista Coughlin | |
| 2011 | Green Lantern | Carol Ferris | |
| 2011 | Hick | Glenda | |
| 2012 | Savages | Ophelia |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–present | Gossip Girl | Serena van der Woodsen | Main role |
[edit] Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Breakout Female | The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants | Nominated |
| 2008 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Female Hottie | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actress Drama won | Gossip Girl | Won |
| 2008 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Breakout Star-Female | Gossip Girl | Won |
| 2008 | Newport Beach Film Festival | Achievement Award-Breakout Performance | Elvis and Anabelle | Won |
| 2009 | Prism Awards | Performances in a Drama Episode | Gossip Girl | Nominated |
| 2009 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actress Drama | Gossip Girl | Nominated |
| 2010 | People's Choice Awards | Favorite TV Drama Actress | Gossip Girl | Nominated |
| 2010 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actress Drama | Gossip Girl | Nominated |
| 2010 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Acting Ensemble | The Town | Nominated |
| 2010 | National Board of Review | Best Ensemble Cast | The Town | Won |
| 2010 | San Diego Film Critics Society | Best Supporting Actress | The Town | Nominated |
| 2010 | Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association | Best Ensemble | The Town | Won |
| 2011 | People's Choice Award | Favorite TV Drama Actress | Gossip Girl | Nominated |
| 2011 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Actress Sci Fi/Fantasy | Green Lantern | Nominated |
| 2011 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actress Drama | Gossip Girl | Won |
[edit] References
- ^ "The Talk of The Town" Nylon (May 2008) magazine
- ^ a b c d Miller, Rebecca (2009-12). "Blake Lively Grows Up". Marie Claire. http://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity-lifestyle/celebrities/interviews/blake-lively-interview?click=main_sr. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ a b c Wood, Dana (2008-12). "Blake Lively's After School Activities (p. 1)". W. http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2008/12/blake_lively?currentPage=1. Retrieved 2009-11-15.
- ^ a b Dana Wood (2008-12). "Blake Lively's After School Activities (Page 2)". W. http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2008/12/blake_lively?currentPage=2. Retrieved 2009-11-15.
- ^ Allure Magazine. "The Anti-Gossip Girl". 2009-05.
- ^ Wood, Dana (2008-12). "Blake Lively's After School Activities (Page 4)". W. http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2008/12/blake_lively?currentPage=4. Retrieved 2009-11-15.
- ^ Adams, Michael (2009-09-09). "Remembering Elvis and Anabelle: Blake Lively's Real Breakthrough". Movie Line. http://www.movieline.com/2009/09/remembering-elvis-and-annabelle----blake-livelys-real-breakthrough.php. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ "Showbiz people briefs". Reuters.
- ^ Cosmo Girl magazine (November 2007).
- ^ Tabouring, Franck (2008-08-08). "Review: “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2”". Screening Blogs. http://www.screeninglog.com/journal/2008/8/8/review-the-sisterhood-of-the-traveling-pants-2.html. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ Lumenick, Lou (2008-08-06). "Sequels Wear Well". NY Post. http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/movies/sequel_wears_well_M5vZtYOfmnLjUDbcI4aYbK. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2". Box Office Mojo. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=travelingpants2.htm. Retrieved 2009-11-14.
- ^ Loder, Kurt (2009-10-16). "'New York, I Love You': Out-Of-Towners". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1624006/story.jhtml. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ Tabouring, Franck (2009-10-12). "Movie Review: 'New York, I Love You'". Screening Blogs. http://www.screeninglog.com/journal/2009/10/16/movie-review-new-york-i-love-you.html. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ Pomeranz, Margaret (2009-10). "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee". ABC News. http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2709684.htm. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ Byrnes, Paul (2009-10-20). "The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee". Brisbane Times. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/the-private-lives-of-pippa-lee-20091023-hc7v.html. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ "Blake Lively Goes to ‘Town’ for Ben Affleck". Film School Rejects. 2009-09-05. http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/blake-lively-goes-to-town-for-ben-affleck-neilm.php. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ Kit, Borys (2009-08-26). "Blake Lively going to 'Town' for WB, Legendary". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i34ed7d659fd029638516deda384a1c36. Retrieved 2009-09-16.[dead link]
- ^ "Lively Wants To Become Interior Decorator". IMDb. 2009-11-13. http://www.imdb.com/news/ni1189471. Retrieved 2009-11-14.
- ^ "Blake Lively Brightens Up Green Lantern". E! Online. http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b161247_blake_lively_brightens_up_green_lantern.html. Retrieved 2010-03-27.
- ^ "Green Lantern (2011)". Box Office Mojo. http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=greenlantern.htm. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
- ^ Thompson, Paul (September 5, 2011). "Summer of flops: How A-list stars failed to save Hollywood from more box office disappointment". Daily Mail. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2034058/Summer-flops-A-list-stars-fail-save-Hollywood-disappointment-box-office.html. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
- ^ "The Lonely Island - I Just Had Sex (feat. Akon)". http://www.thelonelyisland.com/video/i-just-had-sex. Retrieved 2010-02-06.
- ^ Lyttelton, Oliver (January 9, 2012). "Exclusive: Blake Lively, Jude Law & Channing Tatum Will Lead Steven Soderbergh's 'The Side Effects'". indieWire. http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/exclusive-blake-lively-jude-law-channing-tatum-will-lead-steven-soderberghs-the-side-effects. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
- ^ Fleming, Mike (January 30, 2012). "Rooney Mara Takes Lead In Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Side Effects’". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2012/01/rooney-mara-takes-lead-in-steven-soderberghs-side-effects/. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
- ^ "Blake Lively Biography". People. http://www.people.com/people/blake_lively/biography. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ "Blake Lively Match Isn't Just 'Gossip'". New York Daily News. 2007-12-24. http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2007/12/24/2007-12-24_blake_lively_match_isnt_just_gossip.html. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ "Exclusive: Blake & Penn's Romantic Getaway". People. May 13, 2008. http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,20199754,00.html.
- ^ "Give Her A Hand". People. 2008-07-08. http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,20210739_14,00.html. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ "Rep: Blake Lively, Penn Badgley Split!". Us Weekly. 2010-10-27. http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/news/blake-lively-penn-badgley-split-20102710. Retrieved 2010-10-07.
- ^ "Blake Lively, Leonardo DiCaprio Split". UsMagazine.com. 2011-10-04. http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/news/blake-lively-leonardo-dicaprio-split-2011410. Retrieved 2011-10-08.
- ^ "It's Confirmed: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are Dating". http://www.hollyscoop.com/blake-lively/its-confirmed-ryan-reynolds-and-blake-lively-are-dating.html. Retrieved January 17, 2012.
- ^ "Blake Lively & Penn Badgley Go for Laughs in Pro-Obama Ad". People. 2008-10-14. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20232838,00.html. Retrieved 20011-06-20.
- ^ "The 2011 TIME 100". People. April 21, 2011. http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2066367_2066369_2066409,00.html. Retrieved 2011-06-03.
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