Blake Lively’s 10 most memorable movie moments, ranked

When you think of Blake Lively, the first image that probably pops into your head is her strutting down the streets of New York as Serena van der Woodsen. But Blake is way more than just the queen of the Upper East Side. Over the years, she’s quietly built a film career full of memorable, emotional, and totally bad*ss moments. From surfing with sharks to rocking power suits while plotting shady schemes, Blake Lively has shown that she’s got serious range - and a killer fashion sense while she’s at it.

What's truly awesome about her is just how effortless she looks on screen. She has the ability to make you laugh, cry, and think, all in the same scene. Whether it's a grand dramatic monologue or a small, emotional glance, she gets it right each time. So, if you're a fan of Blake Lively, or someone who's watched The Shallows three times because it's airing on TV - let's take a look at her 10 most memorable movie moments, ranked.

Blake Lively’s 10 most memorable movie moments, ranked

10) The breakup scene - Green Lantern (2011)

Okay, Green Lantern might not be the best superhero movie out there - but Blake Lively still had her moment. While the movie wasn’t exactly a fan favorite, Blake’s moment as Carol Ferris where she calls out Hal Jordan (played by Ryan Reynolds) is unexpectedly good. She sees through his superhero nonsense and keeps it real. It’s the kind of scene where you go, “Yep, she’s not just the love interest - she’s the one with the real backbone.” Plus, fun fact: this is the movie where she met her now-husband, Ryan Reynolds. So, technically, it gave us Blake + Ryan too. Win-win!

9) The park bench scene - Café Society (2016)

In this Woody Allen film, Blake Lively plays Veronica, the woman torn between two lovers - one old, one new. That moment where she sits in a Jazz Club, dressed in vintage glamour, and listens to Jesse Eisenberg’s character confess his feelings - is delicate and layered. She doesn't say much, but the emotion is right there in her eyes. It's that warm, vintage Hollywood feel that Blake achieves so easily, as though she were destined to star in black-and-white movies.

8) The final twist - A Simple Favor (2018)

Who knew Blake Lively could be so delightfully sinister? In A Simple Favor, she's Emily, a chic and enigmatic lady with a dark history. The ultimate twist, when her real identity and motives are discovered - is absolute crazy fun. Watching her unravel while still holding onto her calm, sassy demeanor is a total treat. She’s witty, dangerous, and absolutely magnetic - like watching a car crash in couture. And don’t even get us started on those power suits!

7) That epic underwater scene - The Shallows (2016)

Talk about intense! Blake plays Nancy, a medical student who ends up stranded on a rock while a great white shark circles her. The moment she dives underwater with barely any strength left, dodging death while battling injuries, is nerve-wracking and heroic. There’s no CGI overload or dramatic monologue - just Blake, grit, and survival instincts. She carried the entire film pretty much solo, and this scene proved she could headline an action-thriller all by herself.

6) Running through time - The Age of Adaline (2015)

This entire movie feels like a love letter to Blake’s elegance. But the moment that stands out most is the dreamy montage of her character, Adaline, moving through the decades without aging. Dressed in different period outfits, blending into each era while staying eternally youthful, Blake Lively manages to express a lifetime of loneliness and grace - all without a single word. She doesn’t just play Adaline; she becomes timeless.

5) Krista’s breakdown - The Town (2010)

In this gritty Boston crime drama, Blake plays Krista, a drug-addicted single mom. Totally unglamorous, raw, and broken - this was Blake Lively like we’d never seen her before. The scene with Ben Affleck where she has a breakdown is raw, vulnerable, and so real it’s hard to watch. She doesn’t overdo it, she just is. It’s gritty, heartbreaking, and easily one of her best performances. Honestly, it shocked a lot of people - in the best way.

4) The bus fight - The Rhythm Section (2020)

In The Rhythm Section, Blake Lively took a complete detour from her usual glamorous roles and dove into the gritty world of espionage and revenge. One of the most gripping scenes in the movie is the raw, messy fight in a bus - it’s clumsy, unpolished, and feels scarily real. Blake’s character, Stephanie, isn’t a trained assassin; she’s just someone fueled by pain and determination, and it shows. You can feel every punch, every breath, and every ounce of fear. She’s not some slick super-agent; she’s just someone trying to survive. The whole thing is shaky and desperate, and it works. It’s one of the boldest choices she’s made, and she totally owns it.

3) Bridget's past -The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)

This is where most of us first met Blake. As Bridget, the sporty, confident girl with a heavy heart, she delivers a great performance that feels so real. No big speech, no drama - just a girl who’s letting herself feel everything. It’s a raw, emotional moment that hits especially hard because it comes from a character who’s usually all smiles and energy. Now that's pretty unforgettable for a debut.

2) The hostage video - Savages (2012)

In this gritty crime drama, Blake Lively plays Ophelia, who gets kidnapped by a cartel, and her performance during a chilling hostage video is one of the film’s most intense moments. She’s terrified but tries to keep it together, and you can see the fear fighting with the hope in her face. She’s bruised, broken, but still human - and that’s what makes the scene hit so hard. It’s one of her most vulnerable performances to date.

1) The mirror scene - All I See Is You (2016)

In this movie, Blake plays a blind woman who gets her vision back, and there’s this one quiet moment where she looks at herself in the mirror for the first time. It’s not loud or dramatic, but it really hits. You can see the mix of shock, wonder, and confusion all over her face. It’s confusing, beautiful, and a bit heartbreaking - exactly the kind of layered acting that doesn’t get enough love.

Blake Lively has given us some seriously awesome movie moments over the years - some stylish, some emotional, and some that just made us say, “Wow, she really did that!” Whether she’s in a quiet drama or fighting off a shark, she always brings something special to the screen - and honestly, we can’t wait to see what she does next. So here’s to more iconic Blake moments in the future!