Blake Ellender Lively was born on August 25, 1987, in Los Angeles, California. She began her acting career in the early 2000s with roles in television series and films. Lively’s breakthrough role came in 2007 with her performance as Serena van der Woodsen on the television series “Gossip Girl,” which ran until 2012. The show’s success made Lively a household name and established her as a talented actress.