Blake Lively: “I had four men, but they don’t believe me. Amy Winehouse's ex-husband fell into a coma Amy Winehouse was a difficult child. She was expelled from both regular and theater school.
Lively believes that the key to a strong marriage is friendship between a man and a woman. Ryan is my best friend. I can turn to him for advice, cry on his shoulder. This was not in my previous relationships - if there were problems, I called my friends or my sister. Now I'm calling my husband. Before we started an affair, we were friends for two years. Therefore, even now, in marriage, I treat Ryan not only as a beloved man, but also as a best friend, and he considers me a great friend. Men want to understand women, but for this you need to immerse yourself in our world, because women are very complex creatures.
Blake also told about the children - ten-month-old Ines and two-year-old James. “Now everything is different. You see a balcony in a hotel and you think, "Oh my God, they need to dismantle this balcony because my child walks somewhere near it." I worry about my daughters all the time."
In addition, the actress touched on the funny topic of Ryan's Twitter posts. The fact is that after the birth of his eldest daughter, an enthusiastic father began to read literature on raising children, and then began to publish funny posts about children on his social networks:
Blake says: “When he writes something like this, I love him even more than before. More precisely, I always love him, but I don’t always feel butterflies in my stomach.
Recall that Ryan and Blake met in 2010 on the set of the film "Green Lantern", where Ryan played a superhero, and Blake - his lover. True, at that time Ryan was married to Scarlett Johansson. In December 2010, the actor announced a divorce. And two years later, Ryan and Blake secretly exchanged vows at the Booney Hall Plantation in South Carolina. In public, they appeared together only a year after the wedding.
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Blake LivelyToday we know her as a flamboyant Hollywood actress, the Manhattan trendsetter from Gossip Girl, the wife of Deadpool, and the happy mother of two daughters. But how did it all start?
Blake Lively grew up in a family where everyone was related to the film industry, so her choice of profession did not surprise any of her relatives. The future actress often, having nothing to do, appeared at work with her parents (at that time they were teaching acting classes). She did not study specifically, but simply watched the process and memorized it - and this is how she received basic artistic skills. Blake's debut on the screen took place when the girl was only 11. She played the tooth fairy in the Sandman film, directed by her father.
Time passed, but the girl was in no hurry to dive headlong into the profession. She had a serene childhood, and by high school she became actively involved in school social life: she sang in the choir, supported the sports team as a cheerleader, and even became class president. But Blake's older brother, Eric, was concerned about his sister's future. Therefore, during the summer holidays, he arranged through his producer to arrange auditions for several projects. And soon she was approved for the role of one of the four girlfriends in the teenage melodrama "Jeans-talisman". The picture won the recognition of not only young viewers, but also professional critics. The film received three nominations at once, including the category "Best Drama", for the "Teen's Choice" award, which is awarded annually in the United States. In addition, for Blake, this project was not only a successful impetus in his professional career, but also the first family acting job. The father of the heroine of the actress was played by her real dad - Ernie. This time, both members of the Lively family were on the same side of the filming process.
The rise of her career was not long in coming, and two years later Blake got the coveted role of the Manhattan it-girl with a rebellious spirit - Serena van der Woodsen. The Gossip Girl series, which aired on screens for 6 years, gained millions of fans around the world: loyal viewers from series to series watched the luxurious and intricate life of the Upper East Side elite, wondering who the blogger really was. the gossip who knows the secrets of all the golden children.
However, the series gained wild popularity not only thanks to an interesting plot, but also thanks to the outfits of the main characters. As befits the heirs of wealthy families, Manhattan girls dressed impeccably. In their wardrobes there are hundreds of items of famous brands - from Valentino and Versace to Yves Saint Laurent and Fendi. In the first seasons, Blake's friend Blake, Blair Walderf, was considered the standard of style. Her passion for headbands has made this accessory one of the most popular among young girls. But at some point, Blair's conservative style began to pale against the backdrop of Serena's increasingly catchy and flamboyant outfits. The heroine of Blake has become the trendsetter of a provocative, sexy style: tight dresses, seductive minis, combined with a deep neckline and an invariable hairpin. Moreover, Blake masterfully transferred this image to real life. And she did it quite deliberately.
“People love to draw parallels between my life and the scandalous stories that happen on Gossip Girl. I dressed just like my character so that everyone would think that I really am. Once I said that in my whole life I had only four men, and everyone screamed: this is impossible! But it is so. If a man doesn’t charge me and doesn’t inspire me, then it’s quite normal for me alone, ”the actress admits in an interview with Marie Claire US.
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After the success in the series, the actress managed to embody many diverse roles on the screen. She starred in one of the touching love stories in the film almanac "New York, I Love You", Ben Affleck's crime drama "City of Thieves", the film adaptation of the comic book about superheroes "Green Lantern", worked with Woody Allen in the film about the golden era of Hollywood " Savor". A capricious rich woman, a single mother who sells drugs, a girl who has gained the gift of eternal youth, but has not been able to find love for a whole century - it seems that there is no such role that Blake could not try on herself. Now the actress continues to act actively, even despite the fact that she has a family and two small children.
She met her future husband on the set of Green Lantern. Ryan Reynols played in this film a sassy gouging who joins the ranks of superheroes, and Blake is his lover. Between the actors immediately began a good relationship, but only friendly. Ryan realized that he was in love with his co-star only a year after filming ended. In an interview with an American publication, he said that at that time both he and Blake were free, so they came up with an adventurous idea to arrange a double date. They invited two potential contenders to be their partners, but things didn't go quite as planned. The sudden spark between him and Blake came as a complete surprise to both of them. “Our communication has always been exclusively friendly. I could not even think that there could be some feelings between us. Although, in my opinion, it is right when a relationship begins with friendship, and not with passion, ”the actor admitted.
Their wedding took place in 2012 in Charleston on the grounds of the Boone Hall Plantation, where The Notebook was filmed. The ceremony was organized by Martha Stewart Weddings, and only a few dozen of the closest friends and relatives were invited. Blake and Ryan deserve the title of truly great conspirators, because their wedding was a big surprise not only for colleagues, but also for the press. Only three years later, the star couple gave their consent to the publication of a small number of pictures from the ceremony.
It is known that the bride was wearing a puffy white dress embroidered with rose gold threads, created by fashion designer duo Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig (read also: 16 most famous, beautiful and expensive wedding dresses of all time), and shoes purchased in a Christian Louboutin boutique. The groom wore a light beige Burberry suit with leather inserts. From insider sources, we also know that Marchesa provided the outfits for the rest of the guests. In particular, mother and sister Blake were wearing unique dresses of soft pink tones made of silk chiffon, decorated with decorative crystals.
Before the altar, the newlyweds vowed to "always love and amuse each other."
The actress admits that her wedding did not become the embodiment of childhood dreams, and, nevertheless, she is glad that everything turned out this way: “Every girl has her own dream. But my work has greatly corrected the way I imagined it before. My mother and I were going to sew my wedding dress ourselves. But it turned out that I thought which Louboutin shoes would suit me best, and in which House I would order an outfit.
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They have not forgotten about their wedding promises, so they regularly play pranks on each other on social networks. So last year, on his wife's 30th birthday, Ryan posted a photo of them together on Instagram, cropping Blake on it and captioning "happy birthday to my cool wife." The response of the actress also amused everyone. She posted a photo of Ryan along with another Ryan (Gosling). Leaving only part of her husband's face in the picture, she wrote "Happy birthday, baby!".
The release of Blake's new film "I Only See You" husband also could not ignore. He decided to pretend that he had never met his wife before. Under a photo from the premiere, he joked: "I married her online, so it was great to finally meet in person." Blake "revenge" him on New Year's Eve. She posted a photo of the cookies with the icing dripping, writing, "Ryan made a Christmas cookie... At least he's handsome." Followers appreciated the subtle sense of humor of the actress, asking her not to judge her husband too harshly. Ryan hurried to justify himself in his usual jocular manner: "I wanted to be the first person to bake Christmas cookies using only a hammer."
Blake has a special relationship with cooking, more than once she admitted that food is her passion and drug. She loves not only to cook and experiment with products, but also to try culinary creations. Her favorite dish is chocolate soufflé and her drink is hot chocolate. In her free time, the actress often spends time in the kitchen, baking and decorating cakes or cupcakes.
It is very important for her that a man shares this hobby of hers. “Loving food is the only way to live with me, otherwise it will be unbearable with me. I understand haute cuisine and I only talk about food, ”Blake once said in an interview with the American Marie Claire. And, apparently, she found in the person of her husband an ideal partner. According to Ryan, they often cook together - the duo of actors-culinary specializes in Italian and Spanish cuisine, as well as pastries. For Blake's birthday this year, he baked a heart-shaped strawberry cake. Under the photo with him on Instagram, he still could not resist another joke: “I baked this cake for my wife. Icing sugar is made from glue because I'm not an expert." Blake did not react in any way online, however, there is no doubt that she did try the sweet gift that her loving husband gave her.
But Blake herself recently scared all her Instagram followers. In May, she suddenly deleted the photos from her profile and unfollowed everyone (including her husband). She then followed 36 social network users under the username "Emily Nelson", which completely baffled her loyal fans. But we didn’t have to guess for a long time: it turned out that the mysterious changes in the actress’s account were due to the fact that the star decided in this way to support the PR campaign of her future premiere, the crime detective A Simple Request. According to the plot of the film, her heroine, whose life seems like a dream, Emily Nelson, mysteriously disappears. Her best friend and husband will have to get to the bottom of the truth and understand the reasons for what happened. But the further their search progresses, the more mysterious secrets they discover.
Fueled interest in the halo of mystery around the screen story and Ryan Reynolds. He wrote online, turning to his wife: “Well, you can tell me. We are married. And you once took me to the hospital when you were already in labor. In general ... What happened to Emily? Blake did not hesitate to answer: "Darling, of all the secrets that I keep from you, this one should worry you the least ... Trust me."
Unexpected death of 27-year-old British singer Amy Winehouse, who was found dead in her north London apartment, was a tragedy for Western show business. The most famous modern performers in blogs, microblogs and the media expressed their condolences in connection with the death of an outstanding singer.
According to the newspaper Daily Mail, the singer was found dead around 16.00 local time on Saturday. According to the British media, two ambulances were called to the scene in the Camden area around 16.00 British Summer Time (19.00 Moscow time), but they could no longer help. Winehouse is believed to have committed suicide. According to other sources, the singer died of a drug overdose.
Amy Jade Winehouse was born on September 14, 1983 in Southgate (Enfield, London) to a Jewish family of taxi driver Mitchell Winehouse and pharmacist Janice Winehouse (née Seaton). Her father is the son of Benjamin Winehouse and Fanny Grandish (born 1895), the daughter of Abraham Grandish, an emigrant from Russia of Jewish origin. The Winehouse family (now divorced) had two children: Amy and older brother Alex.
The biography of 27-year-old Winehouse, who suffered from alcohol and drug addiction, has long been at the center of public scandals and litigation. She was put on trial several times for fighting and assaulting people. In the spring of 2008, Winehouse twice got into the police - at the end of April she was detained on suspicion of assaulting two men, and in May she was detained on suspicion of illegal possession and use of drugs.
In the summer of 2008, Winehouse was hospitalized - doctors discovered she had pulmonary emphysema and cardiac disorders. Nevertheless, the singer did not refuse to participate in concerts, combining them with courses of treatment and rehabilitation therapy.
Amy Winehouse has had serious drug problems in recent years. In addition, she went through a difficult divorce from Blake Fielder-Civil (married May 18, 2007), who, by his own admission, "hooked" her on illegal drugs.
In January 2009, the singer's husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, who was serving a prison sentence at the time, filed for divorce, accusing his wife of treason. The London High Court in mid-July formalized the divorce of Winehouse and Fielder-Civil.
Parents Mitch and Janice Winehouse tried desperately to save their daughter Amy.
Back in 2009, in an interview with ITV News, Mitch said: "I want my daughter to become a complete person again. I tried everything, I told her:" Amy, you have to do this, you have to go to this doctor, you need do this, you need to do that, you're killing me, you're killing your mom. "Nothing worked." Janice added: "The need to save her is huge. I just want her to be okay and I'll do whatever it takes to make it work. Amy constantly denies her addiction. She may feel trapped. But I know , with addiction, you have no choice because the substance controls you. I want to tell her, "Amy, what are you doing? Can't you see what you're doing?" But by then, she brought the matter up so we could help her deal with it, and I understand her."
Mitch blamed Amy Winehouse's ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil for all her troubles. He explained: "The possibility of their existence together is too terrible to consider. They are going to get divorced, and who knows what will happen in the end. Amy and Blake decided that they want to continue their lives separately from each other, and if they get back together in the future, get rid of bad habits and still be in love with each other, that's their business."
The shocking revelations of ex-wife Blake Fielder-Civil
Then Blake Fielder-Civil, in a shocking interview with News of the World, admitted that he "introduced" the scandalous diva to drugs such as heroin, crack and amphetamines. And so he decided to file for divorce in order to save her from death. The former prisoner admitted that he was the cause of all the troubles of one of the most talented singers in the modern musical world. In addition, he talked about how he invited her to try crack and heroin, how he taught her how to cut veins correctly, and how Amy cheated on him with her manager's assistant.
"Now I need to let her go so she can save her life," he says. "I'm doing this out of genuine love for her. I made a big mistake when I started using heroin in front of her. cocaine and suicidal tendencies.I feel guilty.I started using hard drugs at 22 and they got the better of me.Because of them, I ignored the problems of the woman I loved more than anyone in my life.
The first time Amy tried crack, we were having fun and she asked me "can I try some?". Crack is the worst drug ever. After it, you become paranoid, angry and completely out of control. I could not refuse her and I must bear responsibility for this. After we switched to heroin, we went down different paths. I was with her when she had her first overdose and she was dying in front of me. I still can't forget it. We took heroin and crack all day, we didn't even think about stopping. Then my wife, whom I love sincerely and unconditionally, just started shaking. I started crying and put her on the floor to give CPR and put the spoon in her mouth to keep her from swallowing her tongue. It was terrible to see the person you love more than life itself, the person you are ready to die for, the person you are ready to kill for, lying helplessly on the floor in a fit. When she woke up, she did not recognize me. Then I realized that I had destroyed something beautiful. It was my fault."
Blake also claimed that he knew in advance that he would have to go to jail. Recall that the court found him guilty and sentenced him to 27 months in prison.
“I knew that I would go to jail,” he says, “I thought I would go to prison for five years, no less. I just could not believe that after our wonderful marriage, after the happiest days of my life, I would have to leave for a long time with her.I knew I wasn't the right fit for Amy - she should be dating some pop star or famous actor, not a junkie boy.I cut my hands when I started to realize that we had crossed the line with drugs.Amy was very upset "when she saw me covered in blood. And since she's loyal and crazy about our love - like Romeo and Juliet - she decided to cut her own hands too."
While Blake was serving his sentence in prison, Amy admitted that she slept with her manager's assistant, Alex Haynes.
“They started taking heroin together,” Blake continues, “They broke me when I was in prison. It was terribly hard and painful. I can say that it was Alex’s fault. When Amy admitted that she cheated on me, she cried hysterically I asked her if she loves me and she whispered through her tears "yes, yes, yes." I forgave her and tried to calm her down, saying that I would soon be out of prison and we would never part."
Blake claimed he filed for divorce "for her own good."
“Now I have to act not as an egoist and a drug addict, but as a person who is able to sacrifice himself for the sake of the people he loves,” he says, “I have to let her go. When I saw those terrible photos in which it is impossible to recognize Amy, my heart broke. I understood that I must help her. But I cannot, as I am the person who drew her to this. All I can do is leave her. In order to fully heal, she must be left alone with herself. I I will never stop wanting Amy, loving her with all my heart and caring for her. I am dependent on Amy. And I will do everything I can for her - including breaking up. I am not interested in her money, I will divorce her and leave with that, with than I came in. I offered her to sign a marriage contract before the wedding, but she refused. "
Blake also claimed that he overcame his addiction and got clean from drugs:
"Yes, I'm clean," he says, "I'm drug-free. But I didn't deserve it. I didn't deserve that I'm in rehab right now and it's going well. It should have happened to Amy, not to me. She deserved a new life, a clean slate. Without crack and heroin, Amy would be writing great music and I would be doing my job in the production industry. But because of the drugs, we lost a normal life. Amy lost her way. I know that "she doesn't realize how miserable and lonely she is. She's only 25, she's a fantastically talented singer and should be doing just fine. I know the drug dealers don't stop chasing her. It's incredible how the police turn a blind eye to their work."
At the end of a candid interview, Blake spoke about his dream:
“I dream that one day fate will bring Amy and me together again when she is free of drugs,” he adds. “In my ideal world, Amy and I would live in a nice house with our two children. Nobody I can’t even imagine that in reality this girl is a wonderful wife, a wonderful hostess and an incredibly beautiful person.Sometimes I stared at her when she just cooked me breakfast.But because of the drugs, we can’t live a normal life together.And That's why I have to let her go."
In March 2011, after completing a course of rehabilitation therapy, the singer in her last interview stated in an interview with Look magazine that she managed to finish drugs and after a three-year break she is ready for the release of a new album.
Amy Winehouse admitted in an interview that she finally managed to cope with her addictions - alcoholism, drug addiction and smoking. The singer had been actively involved in music for several months and was ready for the release of a new record, the first in three years.
"I finally escaped from hell. When I saw my photo in the newspaper, I was scared ... My skin was covered with spots, I was very pale and thin. And I thought: my girl, you must clean yourself up, otherwise you will die soon," Amy Winehouse honestly admitted.
"I'm not an easy person. If only because I, for the most part, don't give a damn about anything.
I don't need anyone's help. Because if I can't help myself, no one can help me.
Most people my age spend a lot of time thinking about what they will do in the next five or ten years. So: the time they spend in these reflections, I spend drinking.
At some point, I got too addicted to alcohol. After all, everything looks better with booze. Like: watching TV - a glass of wine, cooking dinner - a glass of champagne.
I only write about things that happened to me. About things that I can't just drown in the past. Thank God, I am prone to self-destruction, so I always have themes for songs.
I am not religious. Although I know that faith gives people strength. But I believe in fate and I believe that everything happens for a reason, for a reason. However, higher powers are not required for this.
Making music is like going to a dinner party: you have to take it step by step instead of jumping on everything.
I'm not one of those who try to snatch their fifteen minutes of fame. I'm just a musician and I'm trying to be honest.
I agree that she is talented. But - and this is absolutely true - I was not born to sing. I was born to be a wife and mother. And look after the family.
I don't condemn casual sex. I understand that there is nothing good in the fact that I approve of treason. But I think it's like smoking marijuana - nothing serious. Oh shit, here I am!
There is no point in telling anything other than the truth.
Sex is just sex. But don't let anyone get too close to you.
I first kissed at 11 or 12. It was a boy named Chris - Greek by birth - and he is now gay.
The world is full of straight men who look like little naughty sluts, and also a lot of gay men who, like, tell you "come on, I'll carry it" or "put on my jacket." And you start thinking: "And why the hell do they like guys."
Don't hesitate. I hate myself when I say things like: "I will never get myself plastic surgery!" After all, maybe I will have to do it - when I get old and all that.
If I wear too much makeup, I'll end up just looking like someone's aunt. And I want to be myself!
I'm not really a wrestler. But if you press me against the wall, I will break anyone's head.
It seems to me that the ability to fight does not depend on how big you are. It depends on how much rage is concentrated in you.
There are a lot of evil people around, and all because they have no friends. Communication with people - with mom, grandmother, dog - this is the best thing that happens to you in this life. Except shoes and bags, of course.
There are never too many tattoos.
Women talk to each other the same way men talk to men. But women always pay attention to details.
If aliens have any sort of sense of humor, the way we have sex should probably make them laugh the most.
The biggest mistake a parent can make is to conceive a child with bad music.
I can’t even believe that I really received all these awards.
It's easy to control insanity."
But again there was a scandal ... In June 2011, Emmy Winehouse canceled her European tour after a scandal in Belgrade. The concert was attended by about 20 thousand spectators. The singer was on stage for 1 hour and 11 minutes, but did not sing. At the beginning of the concert, she greeted Athens, then the audience in New York, stumbled, talked to the musicians, tried to sing, but ... could not perform a single song ...
Amy Winehouse was one of the most successful British pop stars. The singer gained worldwide fame thanks to the multi-platinum albums Frank and Back to Black. She has won five Grammy Awards, including Best Song of the Year, Debut and Best Pop Album (Back To Black). According to the Sunday Times, Winehouse ranked tenth on the list of the richest musicians in Britain who are under 30 years old. Her fortune was estimated at 10 million pounds (about 16.5 million dollars). Despite scandalous behavior and problems with the law, Amy was called the "voice of a generation" and one of the most talented vocalists of our time.
Gorgeous 27-year-old actress Blake Lively has many fans around the world. That is why any changes regarding the creativity and personal life of a Hollywood diva immediately become public. Since the end of 2011, numerous fans and journalists have been following the development of Blake Lively's relationship with Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, who a little later became the beauty's husband.
Relationship history of Blake Lively and her husband
Blake Lively met her future husband in 2010 when she participated in the filming of the film Green Lantern. A handsome young man and an attractive girl immediately liked each other, however, only friendly relations arose between them, since both were connected by love bonds with other people.
So, Blake Lively at that time met with her childhood idol Leonardo DiCaprio, and Ryan Reynolds was married to the famous actress Scarlett Johansson. Meanwhile, in December 2010, Ryan and his wife filed for divorce, and came to its logical conclusion.
Immediately after that, colleagues on joint shootings began to meet. After about 6 months, the young people began to live together, and after a while they were married. The celebrity wedding was a secret. Journalists and fans learned about the ceremony, which took place on September 9, 2012, only a few weeks later.
The marriage of Blake Lively and her husband took place in the city of Charleston on the estate of Boone Hall Plantation. At the same time, the actress went down the aisle in a puffy Marchesa white dress and legendary Christian Louboutin shoes. Ryan Reynolds, in turn, wore an original suit with leather inserts from Burberry.
The couple not only hid their wedding from the public for a long time, but also carefully protect all other details of their personal lives from prying eyes. Although gossip often appears in the press that Blake Lively is divorcing her husband, celebrities do not confirm these ridiculous speculations in any way and continue to build their family nest with pleasure.
A little later than 2 years after the wedding, on December 16, 2014, the actors had a daughter, James Reynolds. After the birth of the baby, the couple became even closer to each other, and now Blake Lively spends all his free time with her husband and child. In addition, about 2 months ago it became known that the couple was expecting the birth of their second baby.
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Blake Lively
If there is one among the many Hollywood actresses who embodies the real American dream, then this is Blake Lively. Blond twenty-eight-year-old Blake literally succeeds in everything: work with famous directors, and a successful marriage to handsome Ryan Reynolds, and an ideal daughter, and a second pregnancy, which became known recently ... However, Lively herself evaluates her successes and accomplishments differently. About how exactly - in an interview.
— Blake, I think every interview you have starts with words of admiration from journalists. Just not noticing how gorgeous you look seems like a faux pas. So, you are simply amazing! And by the way, is it true that you don't have your own stylist?
- Thanks. I love compliments. (Laughs.) As for the stylist, absolutely! My mother was not only an actress, but also worked as a model, she created her own outfits. And since childhood, I was close to the fashion world, fell in love with it and learned to understand it a little bit. And only later, years later, when many of my colleagues selected stylists for themselves, I simply could not find one whose work would suit me one hundred percent. Well, I decided to choose my own sets, especially since from a very young age this is my main hobby. Agree, it’s a rather strange idea to pay someone to do your favorite thing instead of you!
“We just have a day of compliments today!” (Laughs.) I eat chicken pies before going out - at secular parties they are not very generous with normal treats. I always try to be moderate in the use of cosmetics, I love simple, natural styling. In general, I try to imagine myself as just a fashion model who represents all these chic dresses, and my main goal is not to spoil this designer beauty.
The series "Gossip Girl" brought Blake Lively worldwide popularity
- Sometimes you shock the audience with rather bold outfits that balance on the verge of what is acceptable ... Are you afraid of becoming a victim of public condemnation?
- Many mistakenly compare me with my heroine from the Gossip Girl series. Once I struggled with this, then I gave up and started wearing what Serena van der Woodsen wore in the frame. Anyway, society puts an equal sign between us, so why not use it? Somehow, to a rather provocative question about how many men I had, I honestly answered: four. The fourth, by the way, is my husband. This figure did not suit the journalists, they could not believe that the "slut" Blake could turn out to be a modest girl.
“But you really are, as they say, a “stylish little thing”, a socialite, almost an American dream in the flesh ...
- I hasten to disappoint you: I'm not what I wear, I'm not my movie heroines. Usually everyone really perceives me as some kind of silly empty shell, who constantly laughs contagiously, flashing white teeth, and talks about outfits. Frankly, I really like to laugh and flash my teeth, but for one reason only: I'm happy. And I am happy because I clearly know my boundaries, my desires and goals. Knowing myself was my main task, and now I choose the right people for me, the right movies, the right outfits, and everything around me makes me happy.
“Then let’s talk about the right people.” Now it seems that you are just married to one of these. This is true?
— Well, what do you think? Of course it is. Ryan and I have been friends for a long time, often bumped into each other at various events, even starred together in the film "Green Lantern". Only a few years after our companionship, we realized, and at the same time, that we are definitely not just friends. It happened so naturally, so simply, but with a twinkle, that both of us had no doubt: this is it, love.
- Well, what about the suddenly flared passion of two strangers - it's not all about you?
- Why, very much even about me! (Laughs) One of the rules of my life is to try to avoid stereotyped paths, to constantly study yourself. Once it happened that I just looked at a man, he looked at me - and that's it, we are already prisoners of love.
Are you still not ready to comment on your romance with Leonardo DiCaprio?
You are right, not ready. And I never will. I'm a married woman, so it's just strange to talk about some other men when next to you is your one and only.
Do you remember the first time you and your spouse worked together?
- I remember very well. I was familiar with him, but, of course, shooting together is incredibly close. Then he revealed himself to me as a contagiously cheerful, charming, very lively person with a wonderful sense of humor. And it seems that I fell in love with him as an actor on those shootings - and already forever.
Do you believe in a marriage made in heaven? Such that once and for all?
- I will do everything so that our union with my husband becomes just like that. And if it doesn’t work out - well ... It’s very stupid to believe that there are “random”, “extra” relationships. You know, women often tend to dramatize the moments of parting, fall into despair, hysteria, castigate their former lovers for what the world is worth, reproach them for wasting precious time. I just want to give them advice: look at the situation from a different angle! How these relationships have enriched you, how you have grown in them, grown wiser, wiser, how much experience you have gained - how can such experiences be called “superfluous”? So parting is not a reason to play the tragedy. In general, before meeting Ryan, I was fine alone! The fact is that anyhow a man does not suit me, he must light, charge me with his energy. There are few of them - and this means that you can easily be alone with yourself. Even more: until you learn to enjoy yourself alone, you will not become happy in a couple - this is the law.
You are just an amazingly lucky person!
“My mother influenced me in this regard. She is an extremely optimistic woman. Every day, while I lived with my parents, she left me notes and voice messages with different motivating expressions, the essence of which boiled down to one thing: “Life is beautiful!”. I constantly heard her whistling, humming, laughing. But my mother did not have the happiest childhood, but when someone tries to talk to her about it, she assures that the past has passed, and now it is important to be happy every day. And you know what they say, you have two choices: live or die. And if you choose the first one, you should sort out the priorities and understand what will make you happy. Otherwise, it will turn out that you have to exist in despondency and longing. Pretty dubious prospect, right?
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Are you close to your mom?
- Both mom and dad. They raised five children, while saving energy, strength and time for smiles that are still given to each of us. And each of us is a completely integral, harmonious person - is this not an indicator of the success of my parents? From them I learned for life: if you are healthy, then you have no right to be weak. And one more thing: what is happening around you is your fault and your merit. Without any exceptions. When you accept these simple but powerful rules, life begins to go on in a new way. Try it!
“Your daughter James is already a year and a half old. In addition, you recently admitted that you are expecting a second child. Is motherhood one of those states that makes you so cheerful?
“I always knew for sure that I wanted a big family. And she always felt like a kind of “mommy” - she nursed her sister’s children. Therefore, when I had my own child, the feeling of a global change did not occur. Understand correctly: this is an indescribable moment. Perhaps the most intimate for every woman. It is impossible to tell what kind of world your world is now, after childbirth, in ordinary words. Therefore, speaking purely technically, so to speak, there are really few changes. I still devote all my free time to the kids - now my baby, I still adore them - led by my baby James, of course, still full of maternal care and love.
What about your second pregnancy?
- I had no doubts that I would be a mother of many children. I was the youngest of my parents, so I was brought up not only by them, but also by my sisters and brothers. Children in the family constantly teach each other and influence each other. It seems to me that in unions where there are a lot of children, children grow up more harmonious, whole, happy. So my second pregnancy is our joy!
— This year has become quite successful for you not only in personal but also in career terms: the thriller The Shallows was recently released, well, you brilliantly presented the film of the genius Woody Allen's Café Life at the last Cannes Film Festival. Combining motherhood and filming?
- I don't think so! I shoot for my own pleasure with those directors who inspire me. And then, who will refuse Woody Allen when he calls to his picture? And my colleagues on the frame are outstanding - Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg. But family remains my first priority and always has been.
- Probably, my answer will not come as a surprise to you: I like roles in those films that are most unlike my heroine in Gossip Girl. Understand: I love this series with all my heart, it opened all the doors for me, made me famous, turned me into that very “style icon” that you talked about earlier. I remember how literally all the fashion brands and high fashion houses began vying with each other to offer me contracts - me, a very young girl! So I am very grateful to Gossip Girl, but I would like to move away from the image of a rich spoiled fifa. After all, I have grown up. (Laughs.)
"Blake, it's hard not to ask, how do you feel about gossip?"
- Not at all. This is information that needs to be checked, spent time, compared, analyzed. So you can work on a report, a book - but use precious free minutes to get to the bottom of the truth about some strangers - I can directly ask my own people, right? - that's bullshit. And it may be interesting only for teenagers. As for gossip and rumors about me, I generally pass them on deaf ears, I don’t watch or read anything about myself. I am with myself all the time, and why should I watch and hear something unpleasant about myself? As a last resort, I can go look in the mirror.
- Do you like to cook?
- I can and I love it! It's been four years since the end of Gossip Girl. And the environment still cannot believe that I am able to go out for groceries, drag bags of vegetables and meat and cook a wonderful dinner. On one's own! Without governesses, assistants and cooks! (Laughs) I love discussing food, creating food, eating different kinds of food: haute cuisine and simple country recipes. There is a funny story connected with this hobby of mine. Once in New Orleans, I tried an amazing sauce - and asked the cafe manager to send it home to me to try to recreate it. He refused, saying that the quarantine service simply would not let such a package pass. For fun, I suggested sewing a bottle of this sauce into a teddy bear and smuggling it. I remember how the manager remarked with sincere indignation: "I'm not some kind of drug dealer to do this!"
- And how - with such a passion for food - do you manage to stay in great shape? And by the way: how did you get into tone so quickly after giving birth?
- Oh, try to be like mine in high heels! Sometimes it seems to me that high heels are a good substitute for training in the gym. And so, of course, I go to classes, albeit occasionally - there is a catastrophic lack of time! And I even swim in the pool - it's all part of the job of an actor, right? And not only an actor - any woman. Honestly, I'm very afraid to seem rude to someone, but shouldn't ladies strictly monitor their appearance, isn't this a sign of our intelligence and wisdom?
- They say that you assure your fans that you became an actress because of your love of food ...
This version is close to the truth! (Laughs.) I remember very well my admiration for the first work - I was delighted not because I would appear in the frame, not because of the stylists and make-up artists, no! I was made happy by the realization: on the set they feed for free! And sometimes I really feel like I can work for food.
“Blake, back to the girlish discussions. Tell me, aside from Ryan, what is it about men that Ms. Lively can conquer?
“It’s impossible not to count Ryan, because he is the main representative of that tribe of men who can conquer me. And the main thing in all of them is the desire to live and laugh. And eat well, from the heart! Also (of course, as a victim of fashion) I like it when a man knows how to dress well. Stylish husband - what more could you want?
- All right, Blake. You are such a positive, happy and beautiful woman. Well, do you really have no dark sides, no phobias, no fears? Is this ideal picture really not a picture at all, but a reality?
- I'm afraid to stop being honest with myself, to forget how to hear myself. Do you think I'm selfish? Well, it's quite possible that it is. But without sincere love for myself, I would not be able to truly love all these wonderful people who fill my life - my sisters, brothers, my wonderful parents. My gorgeous husband, daughter and our unborn child. So there are no terrible secrets and phobias. Truth. I am not afraid of old age and death, I am not afraid of excess weight and even cellulite. Just let me get to the ice cream, eat it all!
- Let's go back to where we started - to the fashion question. Soon you will become a mother for the second time, you will celebrate your 29th birthday. How are your clothing preferences changing? When can we expect cozy Blake in jeans and sweaters?
- Do not wait - and do not hope! I physically feel that in jeans I lose myself as a woman. So skirts, heels, dresses - that's all in which you will meet me for a very long time. Of course, with age, I began to wear less defiant sets. After all, I know that soon my knees will not be in the best shape.