Blake Lively (born August 25, 1987) is an American film and television actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Serena van der Woodsen in the book-based TV series Gossip Girl. She has also starred in movies such as Accepted and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, as well as its sequel The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. Lively began her career with a extra role in 1998 film Sandman alongside her brother Eric Lively and directed by their father Ernie Lively. She then won the role of Bridget Vreeland in the film adaptation of the The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants in 2005. Since 2007, Lively stars as Serena in Gossip Girl, which became her breakout role. Lively's most acclaimed role to date is her supporting role as playing the younger version of the title character in The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009). Paul Byrnes, of the BrisbaneTimes, described Lively's performance in the film as being "sensational". The film, also starring Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder and Robin Wright Penn, debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival and is scheduled to have a limited release in the United States on November 27. In January 2010 it was announced that Lively would be cast as Carol Ferris in the up-coming 2011 superhero film Green Lantern.
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