Blake Lively’s Resemblance to Daughter James Captured in Rediscovered Childhood Photo

Just over a decade ago, when Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, they offered a rare glimpse into their private family life. The couple, notorious for shielding their children from the public eye, introduced their then-two-year-old daughter James to the world during the special occasion. Little did they know that a recently unearthed school yearbook photo of Blake would reveal a striking resemblance between the actress and her eldest daughter.

The photograph showcases a young Blake Lively, sporting her trademark radiant smile and framed by blonde ringlets, making it challenging to distinguish her from James. The uncanny similarity in their features suggests a strong familial resemblance, underscoring the hereditary nature of the Lively hair gene.

The resemblance doesn’t end with Blake and James; recent selfies shared by the Gossip Girl star also highlight the likeness between Blake and her own mother. Dark blonde locks, blue eyes, and near-identical smiles create an almost mirror-image effect between the mother-daughter duo.

Blake Lively, now 35, and Ryan Reynolds, 46, are devoted parents to their three publicly known children—James, now nine, Inez, seven, and Betty, four. In February 2023, they welcomed a fourth child, keeping details such as the baby’s name and gender under wraps.

Despite the demands of raising a family of four under the age of ten, Blake humorously acknowledged the challenges of parenting in a recent Instagram post. The actress introduced “Betty Booze,” a new line of pre-mixed cocktails, as an expansion to her successful soft drink brand, Betty Buzz, playfully attributing the venture to the exhaustion of managing a bustling household.

The couple, who tied the knot in 2012 after meeting on the set of The Green Lantern, prioritize their family life. Ryan Reynolds emphasized his genuine interest in his children’s daily lives, highlighting the advancements in parenting that allow for a better understanding of their upbringing. While the Hollywood power couple remains vigilant about protecting their children’s privacy, occasional glimpses into their family dynamics showcase the love and connection that define the Reynolds-Lively household.