Blake Lively's Dog Penny

# Blake Lively is an American actress best known for her role as Serena van der Woodsen in the hit television series Gossip Girl.

# She has also appeared in several films, including "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," "Green Lantern," and "A Simple Favor."

# Did you know that Blake's real name is Blake Ellender Brown? She changed it to Lively when her brother Eric suggested it because he thought it sounded like a surname from a Southern plantation owner.

# Lively was homeschooled as a child and graduated from high school at 16.

# She has been the face of several high-profile fashion and beauty brands, including Chanel, Gucci, and L'Oreal.

# In 2018, Lively suffered a hand injury on the set of her film "The Rhythm Section," which caused production to be temporarily halted.

# Blake is married to Ryan Reynolds. The couple realized their chemistry when they went on a double date, each with a different partner!