Aside from her recent legal troubles, Blake Lively used to be a fan favorite for years, and it’s easy to see why. The actress has been in the industry for several years now, and her acting chops make every role of hers extra special. Many fans came across her acting chops for the very first time when she played Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl. After this hit show, her career trajectory has definitely gone beyond the Upper East Side.

Lively has dabbled in a variety of genres, whether it be romantic, comedic, or a full-blown action thriller, perfectly proving that she’s more than just a fashion icon. While the recent Justin Baldoni legal drama has presented her in a more negative light, fans cannot deny the fact that she does have some critically acclaimed movies to her name.

Blake Lively in a still from It Ends With Us...