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Blake Lively's Beauty Evolution in 61 Looks-Blake Lively's Best Hair and Makeup Looks

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Published Apr 05, 2026

The actress has come a long way from her Serena Van Der Woodsen days.

By Harper's Bazaar StaffPublished: Sep 1, 2017

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We're tracing the the ever-glamorous actress's beauty evolution from Gossip Girl to motherhood. Click through to see her best looks through the years, from beachy blonde waves to Old-Hollywood curls.

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1

2005

arrives at the 18th Annual Kids Choice Awards at UCLA's Pauley Pavillion on April 2, 2005 in Westwood, California.

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Tight curls and lots of liner in 2005.

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2

2005

Blake Lively (Photo by Vera Anderson/WireImage)

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Lively wearing long extensions in 2005.

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3

2007

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - JULY 20: Actress Blake Lively arrives at The CW TCA Party held at the Pacific Design Center on July 20, 2007 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mark Sullivan/WireImage)

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Lively looking sunny in a yellow dress and her signature messy ponytail.

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4

2007

(EXCLUSIVE, Premium Rates Apply) Blake Lively of "Gossip Girl" (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for The CW Network)

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Shiny hair and dewy skin in 2007.

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5

2007

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - DECEMBER 03: Actress Blake Lively arrives at the 11th Annual HELP Group Teddy Bear Ball at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on December 3, 2007. (Photo by LRRB and Co./WireImage)

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Lively wears minimal makeup and glossy waves in 2007.

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2008

PARIS - JANUARY 23: Blake Lively attends the Jean Paul Gaultier Fashion show, during Paris Fashion Week (Haute Couture) Spring-Summer 2008 on January 23, 2008 in Paris, France. (Photo by Eric Ryan/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Blake Lively

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A darker hair shade for the actress in 2008.

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2008

NEW YORK - MAY 13: Actress Blake Lively arrives at the CW Network's Upfront at the Lincoln Center on May 13, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Charles Eshelman/FilmMagic)

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Lively wears peachy lipstick in 2008.

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2008

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 16: Actress Blake Lively attends New Yorkers for Children's Ninth Annual Fall Gala on September 16, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Blake Lively

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Colorful liner and rocker waves and braids.

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9

2008

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Actress Blake Lively attends the Juicy Couture Flagship Store Opening on November 6, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Kohen/WireImage)

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A redder hair shade in 2008.

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2008

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: Blake Lively attends the 5th Anniversary of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund at Skylight Studios on November 17, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Blake Lively

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Lively channels her character Serena in 2008.

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2009

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 11: Actress Blake Lively arrives at the InStyle/Warner Bros. after party for the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage)

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The ultimate beachy waves in 2009.

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2009

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Blake Lively arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre LA Live on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) *** Local Caption *** Blake Lively

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A sleek braid in 2009.

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2009

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 13: Actress Blake Lively attends the "Where the Wild Things Are" premiere at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on October 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage) *** Local Caption *** Blake Lively

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Old Hollywood curls and eyeliner in 2009.

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2009

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: Actress Blake Lively attends a screening of "The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee" hosted by the Cinema Society and A Diamond Is Forever at the AMC Loews 19th Street on November 15, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Charles Eshelman/FilmMagic) *** Local Caption *** Blake Lively

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Light eyeshadow to match her all-white outfit in 2009.

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2009

NEW YORK - DECEMBER 17: Actress Blake Lively attends the premiere of "Sherlock Holmes" at the Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on December 17, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Blake Lively

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Lively wears bouncy curls on a 2009 red carpet.

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2010

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 30: Actress Blake Lively attends the Spring 2011 Eyewear collection at Tiffany & Co. on September 30, 2010 in New York, City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Tiffany & Co.) *** Local Caption *** Blake Lively

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Lively wears a bohemian falling-out side braid.

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2010

Actress Blake Lively attends Spike TV's "Scream 2010" at The Greek Theatre on October 16, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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Bronze skin and eyeshadow in 2010.

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2011

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 26: Actress Blake Lively attends the TIME 100 Gala, TIME'S 100 Most Influential People In The World at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 26, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for TIME) *** Local Caption *** Blake Lively;

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Lively goes full-on redhead in 2011.

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2011

Actress Blake Lively attends the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

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Lively's red hair experiment didn't last into 2012.

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2011

UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - AUGUST 07: Actress Blake Lively arrives at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheatre on August 7, 2011 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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The blonde hair is back and pulled into a half-up style.

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