Happy Birthday, Blake Lively! 28 Reasons Why She's the "Beyoncé of Red Carpets," to Quote Her Hubby Ryan Reynolds

Check out the birthday girl's unbeatable red carpet style

By Nicole Adlman, Lindsey Sirera Aug 25, 2015 1:00 PMTags
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High praise for the birthday girl!

Remember when Ryan Reynolds referred to Blake Lively as the "Beyoncé of red carpets"? He may be biased as her hubby, but he's got a point. The former Gossip Girl star never falls short on the red carpet, which is a particularly impressive feat considering she's one of Hollywood's few stars who operate without a stylist. Since giving birth to baby James, Blake's kept her red carpet cameos to a minimum. But that doesn't mean we don't recall her many, many unbeatable style moments.

In honor of Blake's 28th birthday, we're proving her hubby's point by throwing it back to 28 times the actress crushed the red carpet (starting with the breathtaking Monique Lhuillier above, ahh).

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Her 2014 Met Gala look? Pure caped perfection.

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Roses are red, Blake's style is unbeatable.

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We're still recovering from the glory that was this Gucci design. 

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High fashion, high drama.

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Two words: Hot mama.

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Call her the queen of contrast in this peridot-hued mini paired with petal pink pumps.

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Hottest. Couple. Alive.

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Blake's first post-baby look had our jaws pretty agape.

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Only Blake could make this neon pink number seem, well, elegant.

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She's statuesque in this column gown.

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Tea-length and sexy all in one look.

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Plunging neckline plus a bump equals one of Blake's most breathtaking style moments.

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She's got a leg up on the rest of the red carpet.

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Spot on with this look Blake, spot on.

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Tiered and lovely—that is all.

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Simplicity at its finest.

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Blake's bump, Bohemian style.

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This is what we call a one-shoulder wonder.

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Blake took gloves to the Met Gala even before Amal.

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Little black yes.

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Well hello, chic.

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Best dressed baby bump of all time? Lively Likely.

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Gasp.

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No one rocks a textured mini like Blake.

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No really, we meant it.

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We have serious plunging powersuit envy, y'all.

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This microfloral frock, well, it's as sweet as she is. Happy birthday, Blake!

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