5 Ex Boyfriends of Blake Lively

Wed Feb 28 2024
By   vickey

Blake Lively remains in the spotlight thanks to her long career as an actress. However, Lively is also known for her marriage. Blake has been in a committed relationship with her husband for over a decade. But before finding her true love in Ryan Reynolds, Blake dated a string of boyfriends. 

Blake came to prominence after appearing in the hit series Gossip Girls. Furthermore, during her time in the show, she dated her co-star. But things for Lively and her then-partner didn't see their relationship bloom. Despite her many failed relationships, her romantic links lasted longer than the marriages of more than a few celebrities.

Blake Lively Dated Leonardo DiCaprio 

Before meeting the love of her life, Ryan, Blake Lively was dating Leonardo DiCaprio. Furthermore, like many actors and actresses, Leo and Blake met because of work. Lively and DiCaprio first locked eyes when the actress auditioned for Leo's variation for The Great Gatsby.

Blake Lively Dated Leonardo DiCaprio.
Blake Lively Dated Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Leonardo and Blake kept things private after their meeting. However, their affinity for one another is revealed to the fans when Leo and Lively go out for dinner. DiCaprio and Blake were spotted having the meal together in 2010 but they became official in 2011.

Unlike Blake's other relationships, the actress dated Leo for a short time—fun fact: Leonardo and Lively dated for six months. After breaking up with DiCaprio, Blake met Reynolds after his divorce. And before Leo, she was dating her Gossip Girls co-star!

Blake Lively Dated Ryan Gosling in 2010

Ryan Reynolds isn't the only "Ryan" Blake Lively dated. Before meeting her husband, Reynolds, Blake dated the Barbie actor Ryan Gosling in October 2010. But neither of the two, Ryan or Blake, confirmed their romance.

Blake Lively Dated Ryan Gosling before meeting her husband Ryan Reynolds.
Blake Lively Dated Ryan Gosling before meeting her husband Ryan Reynolds.
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Lively and Gosling were spotted sharing magical moments at Disney Land in 2010. Likewise, the Barbie star Ryan and Blake were seen together more than once. However, the duo didn't label their relationships.

As random as their link came to light, Blake and Gosling ended it as quickly. After a breakup with a co-star, Lively appears to have kept things casual. Nevertheless, both Gosling and Blake would go on to date an older partner.

Lively was dating Penn Badgley in 2007

Blake was dating her castmate Penn Badgley right before dating one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Badgley and Lively first locked eyes during their time in Gossip Girls.

Lively was dating her Gossip Girl co-star Penn Badgley.
Lively was dating her Gossip Girl co-star Penn Badgley.
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During their time together, Penn and Blake kept their relationship hidden. So yes, while blooming their romance Badgley and Lively kept it hush-hush. Nevertheless, the co-stars' love connection was later revealed to the public.

While the ship did not last, Penn mentions his time as Blake's boyfriend saved him from a dark path. However, Badgley's link to Lively would end in 2010. Blake said one of the biggest reasons for the break up with Penn was their overlapping professional and personal lives.

Blake Lively dated Kelly Blatz Before Her Gossip Girl Co-Star

Blake Lively was in a long-term relationship with the American actor Kelly Blatz. Yes, before leading a three-year relationship with Penn, Blake was dating Blatz. But similar to Badgley, Lively met Kelly on the set of Simon Says.

Blake Lively dated Kelly Blatz before joining Gossip Girl.
Blake Lively dated Kelly Blatz before joining Gossip Girl.
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Things between Blake and Kelly went very smoothly. Likewise, soon after their meeting, Blatz and Lively began dating. However, like many of her relationships, the talented actress intended to keep it low-key.

Blake and Kelly dated for almost three years. Blatz and Lively began their romantic journey in May 2004. But the stars from Simon Says broke up in Apr 2007 after dating for over two years. 

Lively and DJ Snake Dated Before Her Mainstream Fame! 

Before Blake Lively became a household name, she appeared as an extra in many TV shows and movies. And while climbing to stardom, in her time as an up-and-coming star, Blake dated DJ Snake.

Lively and DJ Snake were rumored to be a couple before Blake became a house hold name.
Lively and DJ Snake were rumored to be a couple before Blake became a household name.
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DJ Snake or William Sami Étienne Grigahcine dated in secrets with no concrete evidence. However, the fans only knew about the tale years after the duo had ended their relationship.

Grigahcine and Lively celebrated their love hidden from the world. But the musician and the actress couldn't move past the boyfriend and girlfriend phase. Before long, William and Blake broke up as they began their relationship; hidden from view.

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