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LIVELY'S MANY LIVES

See Blake Lively’s body and face transformation: the actress shown throughout the years

BLAKE Lively is an A-list blonde bombshell who rocks every red carpet, but she was the girl next door when she first hit the Hollywood scene.

Going from singleton to mom-of-four and little-known to world-famous, Blake has had quite a transformation in the nearly two decades since she started out.

2005

As a teen, Blake Lively made her Hollywood entrance with the film The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants
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As a teen, Blake Lively made her Hollywood entrance with the film The Sisterhood Of The Traveling PantsCredit: Getty

Born in Los Angeles, California, Lively’s breakout role came when she was 17 years old.

In the film The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants, she took on the role of the sporty and beautiful Bridget.

While her signature bleach-blonde hair remains the same today, the side part she wore then gave away the decade.

Her nose also appeared slightly bigger than it is today, and her style was certainly more casual than the glamorous designer looks she’s now known for.

2006

Blake Lively alongside actor Justin Long in the film Accepted
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Blake Lively alongside actor Justin Long in the film AcceptedCredit: Handout

After the success she saw in The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants, Lively went on to play the cool hottie in the comedy Accepted. Then 18, her star was rising.

2007

The actress began to make a proper name for herself in Hollywood once Gossip Girl hit TV
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The actress began to make a proper name for herself in Hollywood once Gossip Girl hit TVCredit: Getty

At 20 years old, Lively saw the job that would officially solidify her place as a Hollywood A-lister.

Gossip Girl premiered on the CW and Lively’s character, Serena van der Woodsen, was the dazzling and lavish girl many wanted to be.

Beachy waves and high-end fashion choices were becoming synonymous with the California native.

By then, eagled-eyed fans who'd watched her in Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants noticed that her nose had appeared to change, though the star has never confirmed getting plastic surgery.

2011

Well into her Gossip Girl era and already a mainstay on red carpets, Lively transformed her appearance with some hair dye
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Well into her Gossip Girl era and already a mainstay on red carpets, Lively transformed her appearance with some hair dyeCredit: Getty

In 2011, Lively ditched her signature golden locks and opted for an auburn red shade.

Still stunning, she styled them in old Hollywood glam curls — a noticeable shift from her more casual hairdos of times past.

2012

The actress fell in love with and married movie star Ryan Reynolds in 2012
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The actress fell in love with and married movie star Ryan Reynolds in 2012Credit: AP:Associated Press

A few years after breaking up with her Gossip Girl co-star and on-screen love interest Penn Badgley, Lively went on to marry actor Ryan Reynolds.

With her blonde hair back and her usual minimal makeup, she appeared happy and dewy.

2014

Blake Lively was expecting her first child in 2014, which meant a noticeable change in her tall figure
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Blake Lively was expecting her first child in 2014, which meant a noticeable change in her tall figureCredit: Getty

Two years later, Lively’s body wasn’t as slender as before —– because she was pregnant with her first child.

She looked radiant on the red carpet flaunting her bump.

2016

Lively supported her man on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame shortly after giving birth to her second child
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Lively supported her man on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame shortly after giving birth to her second childCredit: Alamy

Two kids later, Lively attended the celebration for hubby Ryan Reynold’s star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

She rocked a blue dress that brought out her light features and curvier figure.

2018

The blonde bombshell is not afraid to take risks when it comes to her fashion choices and famously styles herself
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The blonde bombshell is not afraid to take risks when it comes to her fashion choices and famously styles herselfCredit: Getty

One of Lively’s most memorable looks was perhaps from the 2018 Met Gala.

She proved to be a continued style icon in an ornate gold and ruby Versace gown.

With her mane pulled back into an updo, she looked sophisticated and elegant.

2019

With a third child on the way, the actress was glowing alongside her husband on the red carpet
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With a third child on the way, the actress was glowing alongside her husband on the red carpetCredit: Getty - Contributor

In 2019, the megastar was pregnant with her third child and slipped into a bright yellow dress to show off her growing belly.

With her hair in tight curls, she looked different from the California girl we’re used to.

2021

She opted for one of her favorite looks – a high pony – and paired it with a revealing gown
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She opted for one of her favorite looks – a high pony – and paired it with a revealing gownCredit: The Mega Agency

In 2021, the actress was back to her usual glam, rocking a high pony and sequin dress with cutouts along the stomach, back, and cleavage area.

2022

Lively was once again glowing in a cleavage-flaunting number and bohemian jewelry
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Lively was once again glowing in a cleavage-flaunting number and bohemian jewelryCredit: Getty

Soon after, however, she was back in mom mode as she prepared for the arrival of her fourth child.

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With her hair slightly darker than usual, Lively pulled off the bohemian chic look as she honored her husband in a speech at the American Cinematheque Awards.

2023

The queen of ever-changing style pulled off a sleek brown leather dress at an event for Tiffany & Co
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The queen of ever-changing style pulled off a sleek brown leather dress at an event for Tiffany &; CoCredit: Getty

This year, with no bump in site, our it girl looked cool and retro with her hair tightly wound and wearing a brown leather frock.

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