The highly anticipated annual Time100 list has just been unveiled, and this year, the talented and multifaceted Blake Lively has been recognized as one of the Most Influential People of 2025! This prestigious accolade highlights her significant impact on both the entertainment industry and societal issues.
In this year’s edition, Blake finds her name in the “Titans” category, where she shares the spotlight with an impressive roster of renowned figures, including the extraordinary Serena Williams, the groundbreaking athlete Simone Biles, and the legendary SNL creator Lorne Michaels, among others.
Continue reading to discover more about Blake’s inspiring journey and contributions…
Notably, the powerful words accompanying her recognition were penned by Sherrilyn Ifill, a distinguished civil rights attorney and the former president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Her insights provide a deeper understanding of who Blake is beyond her celebrity status.
In her compelling statement for Time, Sherrilyn expressed, “I don’t know the Blake Lively of the red carpet or the glitz of the Met Gala. I never watched Gossip Girl. The Blake Lively I know is a passionate philanthropist and a dedicated student of our country’s most pressing issues. In 2019, she and her husband Ryan Reynolds generously reached out to contribute to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. I had been receiving several such calls as our vital work against voter suppression and police brutality gained national traction.”
She further elaborated, “I’m always intrigued by the level of research that public figures undertake before making that initial outreach to offer their support. Those whom I have maintained relationships with, like Blake, are the ones who genuinely do their homework. Her curiosity and her earnest efforts to grasp the complexities that shape our nation immediately impressed me. I recall an early dialogue where she voiced her frustration regarding the significant gaps in our nation’s history that were overlooked in her education. Her unwavering commitment to bridging those gaps—and becoming a fully informed and engaged citizen—is what I value most about her. Blake is serious and thoughtful. She is a risk-taker who is devoted to advancing our country, not just for her children, but for all future generations.”
