Blake Lively

Model

Blake Lively has proven that she is more than just a pretty face. The tall, blonde actress from California is most famous for her role as Serena van der Woodsen on the hit television series Gossip Girl. After portraying the fashionable New Yorker, Lively is now one of the most well-dressed and glamorous stars today, heralded by respected designers like Karl Lagerfeld and Michael Kors. Lively was born on August 25, 1987 in Tarzana, California to a family already familiar with the entertainment and fashion industries. Her father, an actor, also directed her in the film Sandman in 1998. Her mother was a model and posed for companies like Hanes. Lively’s big break in Hollywood came when she was still in high school; she starred in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants in 2004. In 2007, Lively was cast in Gossip Girl and instantly became an It Girl. Since then, she has starred in films like The Town and Green Lantern. Lively also serves as one of the most prominent figures on the red carpet and during fashion week. Her style often highlights her amazing figure and she is not afraid to be a risk-taker. The fashion icon has appeared on countless magazine covers like Allure, Nylon, Marie Claire, and more. Additionally, Lively has become the face of Chanel handbags. Her warmth and positivity are a nice break from the stone-cold models often seen on runways. With her long blonde tresses and curves, Lively is the epitome of the California girl.