Is Blake Lively one of Hollywood’s secretive nepo babies? (Photo Credit – Instagram)
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Ryan Reynolds once said that he and his wife Blake Lively both come from “working-class” backgrounds. But fans weren’t exactly convinced. After all, Lively’s father was a longtime Hollywood actor, her mother was a talent manager, and her siblings were in the industry too. So, she grew up surrounded by scripts, auditions, and film sets.
That doesn’t exactly scream stumbling to make it. She may not flaunt her Hollywood roots, but they’re definitely there. While she didn’t take the traditional nepo baby route (no starring in a blockbuster at 10) her route to stardom wasn’t as random as it might seem. Did her talent get her where she is today? No doubt. But did her family ties open doors? That’s the real question. Let’s break it down.
Blake Lively’s Hollywood Start Wasn’t Entirely by Chance
If you think Blake Lively didn’t just walk into Hollywood by chance, no she was already born into it. But despite having Hollywood connections, she didn’t jump straight into acting. Her dad directed her first movie when she was just 10, but after that, she stepped away from the industry for years.
The actress concentrated on school and only returned to acting when she landed a significant role in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants at 17. The movie was a hit, and soon after, she became a household name. So, Is Blake Lively a Nepo Baby? The simple answer? Yes. But there’s more to the saga.
Lively comes from a family profoundly rooted in Hollywood. Her dad, Ernie Lively, acted in TV shows and movies for 50 years. You might identify him from The X-Files, That ’70s Show, or even The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, where he portrayed Lively’s on-screen dad. Her mother, Elaine, managed actors, and her older siblings—Eric, Robyn, Lori, and Jason—were also part of the industry.
Growing up, Lively spent a lot of time on film sets, watching her family rehearse lines and work in front of the camera. Acting was second essence to her, but surprisingly, she wasn’t keen to join the industry at first. She once said that Hollywood looked overwhelming, and she had no real urge to become an actress. The 37-year-old told Radio Free Entertainment:
“It was so much a part of my life that I never felt a desire for it. And it seemed like such a nightmare. That [was] the last thing in the world I want to do.” But despite her reluctance, she eventually gave it a shot—and it worked out.
