Blake Ellender Lively is an American actress. Born in Los Angeles, Lively is the daughter of actor Ernie Lively, and made her professional debut in his directorial project
Sandman (1998). She starred as Bridget Vreeland in
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) alongside its sequel
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008) to commercial success. She appeared opposite Justin Long in the comedy
Accepted (2006) and gained wide recognition for her portrayal of Serena van der Woodsen in the CW teen drama television series
Gossip Girl (2007â2012).