America Ferrera, Blake Lively, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel in New York City on Dec. 15, 2023; America Ferrera and Blake Lively in New York City on Dec. 15, 2023.Photo:Marion Curtis/StarPix for Warner Bros/Shutterstock; Blake Lively/Instagram
Marion Curtis/StarPix for Warner Bros/Shutterstock; Blake Lively/Instagram
Blake Livelyis celebrating two decades of friendship withAmerica Ferrera.
TheGossip Girlstar, 36, shared acarousel of snapsfeaturing theUgly Bettyalum on Monday as the pair attended aspecial screeningto celebrate 39-year-old Ferrera’s role in theBarbiemovie.
Themother of fourcaptioned her Instagram post from the event, “I was so happy to celebrate my denim sister @americaferrera She’s the heart and soul of@barbiethemoviebecause she’s the heart and soul of everything she’s a part of."
Lively continued, “I’ve known her for 20 years. Since I was 16. I’ve watched her live, grow, soar, fall, make, break, push, fight, win, create, forge, disrupt, way make, lead, lead, lead."
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Blake Lively, America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel in New York City on Dec. 15, 2023.Marion Curtis/StarPix for Warner Bros/Shutterstock
Marion Curtis/StarPix for Warner Bros/Shutterstock
TheAge of Adalinestar also referencedFererra’s famousBarbiemonologue: “That speech she gives as Gloria felt as close to real as anything I’ve ever seen on screen. Because that’s who she is. She’s spectacular, passionate, inspiring and full of heart in her own life."
Lively concluded her tribute, “I can’t wait to watch her sweep awards up across her living room floor. No one deserves it more … for a lifetime of brilliant work. It’s one of my life’s honors to witness her show so many women not only what’s possible, but HOW it’s done. I love you sister. Always.”
And referencing the 2005 movie in which they starred together, she added, “Pants = Love. Love your sisters. Love yourself.”
The images shared included a casual selfie of Lively and Ferrera alongside Tamblyn, 40, and Bledel, 42. The group was also pictured dressed up for the screening, with Lively opting for a Barbie-pink featheredOscar de la Rentamini dress while Fererra wore a white wrap dress. Bledel sported red, while Tamblyn also wore the color of the evening, in a pink pantsuit.
Ferrera also shared avideo clip from the eventon Saturday featuring her four former costars and audio fromSisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
Alongside the heartwarming clip, she posted, “The sisterhood came through all in pink to celebrate my performance inBarbielast night. I love these women with all my heart.”
Fellow actressReese Witherspooncommented, “Love this friendship!” whileEva Longoriawrote, “Omg my heart just skipped a beat!!! 💖💖💖.”
source: people.com
