A Guide to Blake Lively's Movies, fromGreen LanternandHicktoIt Ends with Us

Mar. 15, 2025

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These days, we hold a special spot in our hearts forBlake Lively’s humor-filled relationship withRyan Reynolds, but the star has been holding her own since the early aughts.Lively first came on the scene playing Bridget Vreeland in 2005’sTheSisterhood of the TravelingPantsand the girl hasn’t stopped working since. She lent her golden locks and bright smile to films such asAccepted, Simon SaysandElvis and Anabellebefore she rose to prominence asSerena van der Woodsen inGossip Girl.Never one to rest on her laurels, she also starred inThe Town, The Private Lives of Pippa Leeand more critically acclaimed films during her downtime from the hit CW show.Now, as we get ready to see her hit the big screen again inIt Ends with Us, here’s a full guide to some of Blake Lively’s past films.

These days, we hold a special spot in our hearts forBlake Lively’s humor-filled relationship withRyan Reynolds, but the star has been holding her own since the early aughts.

Lively first came on the scene playing Bridget Vreeland in 2005’sTheSisterhood of the TravelingPantsand the girl hasn’t stopped working since. She lent her golden locks and bright smile to films such asAccepted, Simon SaysandElvis and Anabellebefore she rose to prominence asSerena van der Woodsen inGossip Girl.

Never one to rest on her laurels, she also starred inThe Town, The Private Lives of Pippa Leeand more critically acclaimed films during her downtime from the hit CW show.

Now, as we get ready to see her hit the big screen again inIt Ends with Us, here’s a full guide to some of Blake Lively’s past films.

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‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants’ (2005)

Fans fell in love with the first film and a sequel was released in 2008. And though it’s been more than 16 years since the four ladies hit the screen together, they have had plenty ofheartwarming reunionsover the years.

02of 17’Accepted' (2006)Blake Lively and Justin Long in ‘Accepted’ in 2006.Suzanne Hanover/Universal/Kobal/ShutterstockWe know Blake Lively to be Ryan Reynolds' biggest troll, but those comedy chops were finely harnessed in films such asAccepted,in which she stars withJustin Long.In the movie, Lively plays Monica, the object of Long’s affection who is along for the ride as he creates his own college after having been rejected from every institution to which he applied.

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‘Accepted’ (2006)

Blake Lively and Justin Long in ‘Accepted’ in 2006.Suzanne Hanover/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock

Suzanne Hanover/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock

We know Blake Lively to be Ryan Reynolds' biggest troll, but those comedy chops were finely harnessed in films such asAccepted,in which she stars withJustin Long.

In the movie, Lively plays Monica, the object of Long’s affection who is along for the ride as he creates his own college after having been rejected from every institution to which he applied.

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‘Elvis and Anabelle’ (2008)

Blake Lively and Max Minghella in 2008.Andrew H. Walker/Getty

Andrew H. Walker/Getty

04of 17’New York, I Love You' (2008)Blake Lively in ‘New York, I Love You’ in 2008.Prime VideoNew York, I Love Youis a romantic anthology film that follows several New Yorkers as they try to navigate the peaks and valleys of their complicated lives. In it, Blake Lively plays Gabrielle DiMarco in a chapter titled, “Brett Ratner.”

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‘New York, I Love You’ (2008)

Blake Lively in ‘New York, I Love You’ in 2008.Prime Video

Prime Video

New York, I Love Youis a romantic anthology film that follows several New Yorkers as they try to navigate the peaks and valleys of their complicated lives. In it, Blake Lively plays Gabrielle DiMarco in a chapter titled, “Brett Ratner.”

05of 17’The Private Lives of Pippa Lee' (2009)Blake Lively and Alan Arkin in ‘The Private Lives of Pippa Lee’ in 2009.Evevation Filmworks/Kobal/ShutterstockBlake Lively plays a younger version of a woman named Pippa Lee, whoRobin Wrightportrays in her older years. The film, which also starsKeanu Reeves,Alan ArkinandWinona Ryder, follows Pippa as she looks back at her life after her husband forces them to move to a suburban retirement community.

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‘The Private Lives of Pippa Lee’ (2009)

Blake Lively and Alan Arkin in ‘The Private Lives of Pippa Lee’ in 2009.Evevation Filmworks/Kobal/Shutterstock

Evevation Filmworks/Kobal/Shutterstock

Blake Lively plays a younger version of a woman named Pippa Lee, whoRobin Wrightportrays in her older years. The film, which also starsKeanu Reeves,Alan ArkinandWinona Ryder, follows Pippa as she looks back at her life after her husband forces them to move to a suburban retirement community.

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‘The Town’ (2010)

Blake Lively in ‘The Town’ in 2010.Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

Blake Lively’s next big role came in the critically acclaimed film,The Town.

The Townalso stars Affleck,Jeremy Renner,Rebecca HallandJon Hamm.

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‘Green Lantern’ (2011)

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively in ‘Green Lantern’ in 2011.Francois Duhamel/Warner Bros. Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

Francois Duhamel/Warner Bros. Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

Though the two wouldn’t start dating until 2012, they credit the film for getting them together.

08of 17’Hick' (2011)Blake Lively and Chloë Grace Moretz in ‘Hick’ in 2011.Lighthouse/Kobal/ShutterstockAfterGreen Lantern, Blake Lively joined forces withChloë Grace MoretzandEddie Redmayneto star inHickin which she plays Glenda. The film is a coming-of-age drama that follows Moretz’s character, Luli, as she runs away from her home in Nebraska and meets some questionable characters as she heads to Las Vegas.

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‘Hick’ (2011)

Blake Lively and Chloë Grace Moretz in ‘Hick’ in 2011.Lighthouse/Kobal/Shutterstock

Lighthouse/Kobal/Shutterstock

AfterGreen Lantern, Blake Lively joined forces withChloë Grace MoretzandEddie Redmayneto star inHickin which she plays Glenda. The film is a coming-of-age drama that follows Moretz’s character, Luli, as she runs away from her home in Nebraska and meets some questionable characters as she heads to Las Vegas.

09of 17’Savages' (2012)Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively and Aaron Johnson in ‘Savages’ in 2012.Ixtlan/Kobal/ShutterstockAfterHick,Blake Lively turned a leaf and went into the action/thriller realm with 2012’sSavages.In the film, she plays one-third of a trio whose business comes under fire when a ruthless cartel leader demands a portion.The movie also starsTaylor Kitsch,Aaron Taylor-Johnson,John Travolta,Salma Hayekand Benicio del Toro, among others.

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‘Savages’ (2012)

Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively and Aaron Johnson in ‘Savages’ in 2012.Ixtlan/Kobal/Shutterstock

Ixtlan/Kobal/Shutterstock

AfterHick,Blake Lively turned a leaf and went into the action/thriller realm with 2012’sSavages.In the film, she plays one-third of a trio whose business comes under fire when a ruthless cartel leader demands a portion.

The movie also starsTaylor Kitsch,Aaron Taylor-Johnson,John Travolta,Salma Hayekand Benicio del Toro, among others.

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‘The Age of Adaline’ (2015)

Blake Lively and Michiel Huisman in ‘The Age of Adaline’ in 2015.Diyah Pera/Lakeshore/Sidney Kimmet/Sierra/Affinty/Lionsgate/Kobal/Shutterstock

Diyah Pera/Lakeshore/Sidney Kimmet/Sierra/Affinty/Lionsgate/Kobal/Shutterstock

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‘The Shallows’ (2016)

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‘All I See Is You’ (2016)

Her second film of that year saw Blake Lively playing Gina, a blind woman, whose marriage dynamics change once she undergoes a special surgery that allows her to see again. The movie costars Jason Clarke,Yvonne Strahovski, Wes Chatham, Danny Huston and more.

13of 17’A Simple Favor' (2018)Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in ‘A Simple Favor’ in 2018.Peter Iovino/Lionsgate/courtesy Everett CollectionIn thisGone Girl-esque thriller, Blake Lively joins forces withAnna KendrickandHenry Goldingas her character, Emily Nelson, disappears from her seemingly perfect suburban life without a trace.

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‘A Simple Favor’ (2018)

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in ‘A Simple Favor’ in 2018.Peter Iovino/Lionsgate/courtesy Everett Collection

Peter Iovino/Lionsgate/courtesy Everett Collection

In thisGone Girl-esque thriller, Blake Lively joins forces withAnna KendrickandHenry Goldingas her character, Emily Nelson, disappears from her seemingly perfect suburban life without a trace.

14of 17’The Rhythm Section' (2020)Blake Lively and Sterling K. Brown in ‘The Rhythm Section’ in 2020.Jose Haro/Paramount/Kobal/ShutterstockBlake Lively is a woman on a mission in this action thriller costarringSterling K. Brown. The actress plays Stephanie Patrick, a self-destructive woman who spiraled after her family was fatally killed in a plane crash. However, her quest to find answers turns into a revenge plot once she finds out the crash wasn’t an accident after all.

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‘The Rhythm Section’ (2020)

Blake Lively and Sterling K. Brown in ‘The Rhythm Section’ in 2020.Jose Haro/Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock

Jose Haro/Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock

Blake Lively is a woman on a mission in this action thriller costarringSterling K. Brown. The actress plays Stephanie Patrick, a self-destructive woman who spiraled after her family was fatally killed in a plane crash. However, her quest to find answers turns into a revenge plot once she finds out the crash wasn’t an accident after all.

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‘If’ (2024)

Blake Lively as Octopuss in ‘If’ in 2024.Mike Coppola/Getty; Paramount Pictures

Mike Coppola/Getty; Paramount Pictures

Nowa mama of four,Blake Lively ventured into the world of animation when she played Octopuss in theJohn Kransiki-written and directedIF.

16of 17’Deadpool & Wolverine' (2024)Blake Lively in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ in 2024.Robert Kamau/GC Images; MarvelWho better to be Lady Deadpool than Mrs. Reynolds herself? The actress played the female version of the bumbling anti-hero — one of her husband’s signature characters — in the latest star-studded installment of the popular franchise:Deadpool & Wolverine.

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ (2024)

Blake Lively in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ in 2024.Robert Kamau/GC Images; Marvel

Robert Kamau/GC Images; Marvel

Who better to be Lady Deadpool than Mrs. Reynolds herself? The actress played the female version of the bumbling anti-hero — one of her husband’s signature characters — in the latest star-studded installment of the popular franchise:Deadpool & Wolverine.

17of 17’It Ends with Us' (2024)Blake Lively in ‘It Ends with Us’ in 2024.Nicole Rivelli/SONY PICTURESNext up, Blake Lively hits the big screen in the highly anticipated movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s book,It Ends with Us, out Aug. 9, 2024.In the film,the actress plays Lily Bloom, a flower shop owner who finds herself falling in love at the same time a special person from her past re-enters her life.

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‘It Ends with Us’ (2024)

Blake Lively in ‘It Ends with Us’ in 2024.Nicole Rivelli/SONY PICTURES

Nicole Rivelli/SONY PICTURES

Next up, Blake Lively hits the big screen in the highly anticipated movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s book,It Ends with Us, out Aug. 9, 2024.In the film,the actress plays Lily Bloom, a flower shop owner who finds herself falling in love at the same time a special person from her past re-enters her life.

source: people.com