Fan mail address
Blake Lively
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
9601 Wilshire Blvd.
3rd Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-5213
USA
Address information
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
(Talent and Literary Agency)
9601 Wilshire Blvd.
3rd Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-5213
USA
Phone: (310) 285-9000
Blake Lively is an American actress, model, and entrepreneur, best known for her role as Serena van der Woodsen in the hit teen drama television series Gossip Girl (2007-2012). Since her breakthrough role, Lively has become one of Hollywood’s most beloved and versatile stars, known not only for her acting talent but also for her style, business ventures, and advocacy work.
Born on August 25, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, Blake Ellender Brown grew up in a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. Her father, Ernie Lively, was an actor and director, and her mother, Elaine, was a talent scout. Lively’s siblings are also involved in the entertainment business, which exposed her to the world of acting from an early age. Her upbringing in the industry allowed her to attend several auditions, and she landed her first role at the age of 10.
Lively’s early acting career began in 1998 when she made her acting debut in the film Sandman. She also appeared in various TV movies, but it was in 2005 that she received her big break when she was cast as Bridget Vreeland in the teen drama film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. The film, based on the best-selling novel by Ann Brashares, was a major success, and Lively’s performance was widely praised. The film’s success led to a sequel, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, released in 2008, in which Lively reprised her role.
However, it was her portrayal of the glamorous and often troubled Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl that catapulted Blake Lively into international stardom. The show, which premiered in 2007, was set against the backdrop of New York City’s Upper East Side and followed the lives of a group of wealthy teenagers. Lively’s portrayal of Serena made her a household name, and she became one of the standout stars of the show. Her performance earned her multiple award nominations, and she quickly became known for her effortless beauty, chic style, and magnetic presence on screen.