Blake Lively Enjoys ‘Summer Lovin” in Stylish White Bikini by the Pool
Blake Lively, the former Gossip Girl star, is savoring the last moments of summer!
This Wednesday, the 34-year-old actress shared a captivating photo on Instagram, showcasing her in a white short-sleeved top paired with matching bikini bottoms. In the post, she playfully tagged her husband, Ryan Reynolds.
“️Summer lovin’ …had me a blast,” she captioned the snapshot, quoting lyrics from the Grease song, “Summer Lovin’.” Shared on the eve of her 35th birthday, the poolside picture provided a perfect opportunity for her followers to extend their well-wishes for this significant milestone – which many did.
Blake Lively Reflects on Her Confidence Boost from Daughters
In May, Lively opened up about how her three daughters have contributed to her increased confidence, both personally and professionally.
“Having children, for me, made me feel much more comfortable in my own skin,” she shared with Forbes. “I’ve never felt more like myself or at ease in my own body, or more confident – though that’s not to sаy I don’t face numerous insecurities daily. But overall, I just feel incredibly settled.”
“Growing up, having kids, all those experiences made me realize I only want to engage in endeavors with truly meaningful collaborations and authorship,” Lively continued. “I believe in valuable collaborations, and that’s where I find fulfillment these days. I’ve never been happier, professionally.”
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Blake Lively Expresses Gratitude to Sophie Turner for Supporting Post-Baby Body Message
Lively has previously shared her challenges with post-baby body struggles after welcoming her third daughter, Betty, in October 2019.
In a series of Instagram Story posts last year, the actress reflected on her wardrobe choices during public appearances following Betty’s birth. She explained the difficulty of finding clothes that fit her during that time.
“I put together a @lavinoffical shirt and dress from @netaporter to create this pretty outfit,” Lively wrote alongside a photo of herself wearing a sleek black ensemble on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in January 2020.
“Because no one had samples that fit me after giving birth. And so many clothes from stores didn’t fit either. So. Many,” she continued. “It doesn’t send a great message to wоmen when their bodies don’t fit into what brands have to offer. It’s alienating and confusing.”
Looking back, Lively, who shares daughters James (7) and Inez (5) with Reynolds, expressed a wish that she had been more confident in her post-baby body.
“And I wish I felt as confident then as I do now, a year later looking back,” she wrote. “That body gave me a baby. And was producing that baby’s entire food supply. What a beautiful miracle. But instead of feeling proud, I felt insecure. Simply because I didn’t fit into clothes. How silly is that in retrospect.”