Inside Blake Lively's business ventures as fans just realise net worth
Inside Blake Lively's business ventures as fans just realise net worth
Blake Lively is a household name thanks to her role as Serena Van Der Woodsen in Gossip Girl, but the actor has also built up an impressive business portfolio away from the screen
Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, pictured here arriving at the premiere of Lively's new film, Another Simple Favor
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Blake Lively boasts an impressive net worth, courtesy of her career as an actor and her creative ventures into entrepreneurial pursuits including a drinks range and a haircare line. The star became a renowned figure after her portrayal of quintessential 'it' girl Serena Van Der Woodsen in CW's hit show, Gossip Girl.
The dramatic series tracks the "scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite" as they tackle challenges from their school days through to university and beyond, all while an anonymous blogger known as Gossip Girl exposes their deepest secrets and exploits on the internet. At the age of 20, Lively landed the part of the 16-year-old socialite, which skyrocketed her status in Hollywood following her performance in the film, The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants.
Now aged 37, she has continued to flourish as an actor with various roles in films while also diversifying her portfolio with enterprises like Betty Buzz - a non-alcoholic brand of drinks - and Betty Booze, which offers canned cocktail beverages.
In the summer of 2024, Lively launched Blake Brown, a cruelty-free haircare line that was seven years in the making.
Upon receiving the Newcomer of the Year award at the Beauty Inc Awards, she said: "We have been building this brand for so long, it truly is one of my babies, and we couldn't be prouder of what we have built."
Lively was in a relationship with her Gossip Girl co-star Penn Badgely from 2007 to 2010. The pair met while filming the series but discreetly ended their relationship during its production.
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Following this, Lively was briefly associated with Hollywood titan Leonardo DiCaprio in a short-lived yet highly publicised romance before they separated after approximately five months together.
In 2010, she met future Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds on the set of the superhero film, Green Lantern. They became an item in 2011 and have remained together ever since.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, seen in New York City on April 27 2025. Blake sports a Judith Leiber bag
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The couple tied the knot on September 9, 2012, at Boone Hall - a former plantation in South Carolina, which Reynolds admitted in 2020 they both regret due to its historical ties to slavery.
They issued a public apology on social media amid the Black Lives Matter movement.
What is Blake Lively's net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Blake Lively has an estimated net worth of $30million, (roughly £22.5million). Her husband is reportedly worth around $350million (£262million).
Reynolds' substantial wealth can be credited to his earnings as a leading actor in numerous blockbuster films - including Marvel's Deadpool - as well as his investments in companies like Aviation Gin and Mint Mobile. He also owns a marketing company, Maximum Effort.
In 2021, Reynolds and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator Rob McElhenney finalised their acquisition of historic Welsh football club, Wrexham.
Blake Lively and her husband have been spotted attending numerous games, becoming a familiar sight in Wrexham.
The celebrity duo's significant wealth often becomes a talking point on social media platforms, where people are quick to highlight their diverse sources of income.
One social media user noted on Reddit: "They have a football team, part of the Deadpool franchise, residuals, Betty booze and buzz, aviation gin, mint mobile and her hair product company."
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Lively and her spouse are proud parents to four children – three girls and one boy. Pop icon Taylor Swift, a close friend of the couple, is the godmother to their daughters.
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