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Blake Lively Seen Publicly for the First Time Since Her Father Ernie’s Pаssing Last Month

Entertainment — 05/04/2024

Blake Lively made her first public appearance since her father, Ernie Lively, passed away last month.

Spotted out: Blake Lively was seen in public for the first time since her father Ernie passed away last month. The star picked up takeout food in New York on Thursday

The 33-year-old “Gossip Girl” actress was spotted on Thursday wearing a denim jacket, shorts, and sandals as she picked up takeout from a high-end restaurant in Westchester County, New York, on a rainy day.

Taking a pause: The mother of three furrowed her brow and frowned as she stopped to look down at her phone

Ernie Lively died from cardiac complications on June 3 at the age of 74. Blake’s casual outfit consisted of a blue denim jacket with the tag still attached, very short jean shorts showing off her toned legs, a pink button-down shirt, and braided straw sandals. Her long blonde hair fell in loose waves over her shoulders, and she appeared makeup-free.

Running an errand: The Age of Adaline actress wore a blue denim jacket with the tag still attached under her arm as she walked on the rainy day

Blake carried a brown paper takeout bag and a camel-colored purse with a gold chain strap. As she walked along the wet pavement, she furrowed her brow and looked at her phone with a serious expression.

Successful man: The Maryland native was an actor for almost 50 years (he's pictured with Blake in 2005)

The Hollywood Reporter noted that Ernie passed away in Los Angeles, surrounded by his wife Elaine and his children, including Blake, Jason, Eric, Lori, and Robyn. Ernie, an actor for almost 50 years, inspired all of his children to pursue acting. He is also survived by sons-in-law Ryan Reynolds and Bart, daughter-in-law Lani, sister Judith, and nine grandchildren, including Blake’s three children with Ryan Reynolds.

Talented family: Lively had been married to wife Elaine since 1979 and together they raised five children, all of them actors (pictured with Elaine and Blake in 2016)

Ernie made his Hollywood debut in 1975 with a role in “The Waltons” and had a steady career, with his final role in the 2020 indie film “Phobic.” His most notable role was playing the father of his real-life daughter in “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” and its 2008 sequel.

Learning from her parents: The couple, pictured in 2016, were also respected acting coaches and and Blake has credited watching her parents teach with inspiring her own acting career

In addition to acting, Ernie was a respected acting coach, as was his wife, Elaine, whom he married in 1979. Blake has credited watching her parents teach acting as an inspiration for her career.Surrounded by family: Lively's wife and five children were at his bedside when he passed away and he is also survived by nine grandchildren, including the three children Blake shares with husband Ryan Reynolds (pictured in 2016 with daughters James and Ines))

Ernie’s other screen credits include roles in “Passenger 57,” “Turner & Hооch,” and “Showdown in Little Tokyo,” as well as guest appearances on TV shows like “The X-Files,” “Seinfeld,” and “The West Wing.” Despite his passing, his legacy in Hollywood continues through his family’s work in the industry.

Prolific career: His big screen credits included small roles in Passenger 57, Turner & Hooch, Showdown In Little Tokyo and Mulholland Falls, and he made guest appearances in a string of TV shows including The X-Files (pictured), The Dukes of Hazzard, Seinfeld and The West Wing