Last year, Blake Lively definitely made some serious impact in the entertainment industry. And this 2015, the 27-year-old actress ranked first in the annual list of "30 Under 30" of Forbes magazine. The celebrities that comprised the list were chosen for their ability to change the world, Forbes said.
Blake Lively's rank came after reports spread that she already gave birth to her first child with her 37-year-old husband, actor Ryan Reynolds. According to New York Post's Page Six, the couple welcomed their baby near their Bedford, New York residence in December, just before the New Year.
Though the baby's sex and name have not been revealed and the baby came early, all are reported to be in healthy condition.
"The baby came early but everyone is happy and healthy," a source told Us Weekly. "The Bedford house is all prepared. They're going to stay up there for the baby's first days."
Meanwhile, 2015 started off as a great year for Blake Lively. After the reported arrival of her baby, she topped Forbes' "30 under 30" 2015 in Hollywood and Entertainment list. According to Marie Claire, the "Age of Adaline" actress bested Emma Stone and Emma Watson.
Blake Lively nabbed the top rank of Forbes' annual list with the help of her entrepreneurial work on Preserve, a Web site she launched last summer that has become a lifestyle brand that sells clothes, food and home goods, Glamour reported.
The "Gossip Girl" star is now being recognized by Forbes as a real competitor in the fierce e-commerce field as she takes a hands-on role in her growing business. From styling photo shoots to raising money from investors, In Style reported that the actress is absolutely involved in every aspect of her company.
"There's not one element of the site that I don't touch," Lively told Forbes.
Although Blake Lively admits that her famous name has helped her out along the way, she doesn't disregard her own hard work.
"I have the unfair advantage of having an existing brand," she said. "I'll never feel like I arrived. The people I look up to the most are the people that are continuing to up their game. I hope to never, ever, ever feel complacent because that's one of the most tragic things that I could ever be."
Aside from Lively, actors Emma Watson (24), Zac Efron (27), Ansel Egort (20), Emma Stone (26), Miles Teller (27), Keira Knightley (29) and Rooney Mara (29) were among those who also made the Forbes' annual roundup. While in music, Iggy Azalea (24), Ed Sheeran (23), Sam Smith (22) and Meghan Trainor (21) were among the musicians who made the list.
Blake Lively has established herself as one of Hollywood's brightest stars. And her fame is making an influence to her growing business, turning it into a huge success.
