Liputan6.com, Jakarta - From teen drama royalty to nail-biting survival thrillers, Blake Lively movies and TV shows prove she is one of Hollywood's most versatile talents. Born in Los Angeles in 1987, she grew up in the spotlight and never stopped commanding it. If you have been sleeping on her work, now is the perfect time to catch up because you are in for a serious treat.
In this list, we will look at the best Blake Lively movies and shows you should watch. These films show her skills as an actress and offer entertainment for everyone.
1. Gossip Girl (2007-2012)
Watch on: Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
"Gossip Girl" is a teen drama series set in New York City. Blake Lively plays Serena van der Woodsen, a glamorous and popular girl with a mysterious past. The show follows the lives of rich teenagers and their friendships, romances, and scandals. Blake brings energy and grace to her character, making her a fan favorite. This series made Blake a household name and is a must-watch for anyone who loves drama.
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2. The Town (2010)
Watch on: HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
Directed by Ben Affleck, this gritty crime thriller set in Boston is one of Blake Lively's most surprising performances. Playing Krista Coughlin, a tough and emotionally complex woman tangled up with a crew of bank robbers, she holds her own alongside Affleck and Jeremy Renner. It is a raw, intense film that showed audiences a completely different side of her range.
3. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)
Watch on: Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
This is one of those feel-good films that stays with you long after the credits roll. Based on Ann Brashares' beloved novel and directed by Ken Kwapis, it follows four best friends, played by Lively, Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera, and Amber Tamblyn, who share a magical pair of jeans over one summer apart. Lively plays Bridget, the bold and adventurous one, and she brings so much warmth and spirit to the role.
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4. A Simple Favor (2018)
Watch on: fuboTV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
Stylish, funny, and full of twists you never see coming, this Paul Feig film is an absolute blast to watch. Lively plays Emily Nelson, a sharp and mysterious woman who suddenly vanishes, leaving her new friend, played by Anna Kendrick, desperately searching for answers. Lively leans into the role with so much confidence and dark humor that you cannot take your eyes off her. Easily one of her best performances to date.
5. The Shallows (2016)
Watch on: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, this survival thriller is essentially a one-woman show, and Lively carries every single minute of it. She plays Nancy, a surfer who gets stranded on a small rock just a short distance from shore with a great white shark patrolling the water around her. It is tense, lean, and at times genuinely terrifying. The fact that it works as well as it does is almost entirely down to her performance.
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6. The Age of Adaline (2015)
Watch on: Netflix, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
There is something quietly beautiful about this film that is hard to shake. Directed by Lee Toland Krieger, it tells the story of a woman who stops aging after a near-fatal accident and spends decades hiding her secret from the world. Lively stars alongside Michiel Huisman and Harrison Ford, and she brings a real sense of longing and quiet sadness to Adaline. It is a romantic fantasy done with genuine elegance and heart.
7. Café Society (2016)
Watch on: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video
Woody Allen's love letter to 1930s Hollywood is a charming and bittersweet film, and Lively fits right into its golden era glamour. She plays Veronica, the love interest of Jesse Eisenberg's character, in a story that also stars Steve Carell and weaves through the glitzy worlds of Los Angeles and New York. Lively brings warmth and a quiet allure to her role, making Veronica genuinely hard to forget even after the film ends.
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