It may be difficult to imagine Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants without America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel, Blake Lively and Amber Tamblyn, but some other stars actually came close to landing roles in the hit film.
Producer Debra Martin Chase recalled what went into casting the 2005 movie during a recent interview on the Hollywood Gold podcast.
She said Ferrera, who played Carmen, was “the first one we cast,” but noted she was “still very much a newbie” at that time.
The Princess Diaries producer also revealed that they were going to cast Mischa Barton in Lively’s role of Bridget, and have Kristin Kreuk play Bledel’s character, Lena, but when production got delayed, both actresses were busy again filming The O.C. and Smallville, respectively.
“So we started all over. We saw everybody,” Chase said. “I mean, Kaley Cuoco, Alexa [PenaVega]… [Olivia Wilde] was in the shortlist.”
She continued of the casting process,...
Producer Debra Martin Chase recalled what went into casting the 2005 movie during a recent interview on the Hollywood Gold podcast.
She said Ferrera, who played Carmen, was “the first one we cast,” but noted she was “still very much a newbie” at that time.
The Princess Diaries producer also revealed that they were going to cast Mischa Barton in Lively’s role of Bridget, and have Kristin Kreuk play Bledel’s character, Lena, but when production got delayed, both actresses were busy again filming The O.C. and Smallville, respectively.
“So we started all over. We saw everybody,” Chase said. “I mean, Kaley Cuoco, Alexa [PenaVega]… [Olivia Wilde] was in the shortlist.”
She continued of the casting process,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Blake Lively's latest business venture has a heartfelt tie to her family. On Sept. 23, the 34-year-old actress launched a new line of non-alcoholic, sparkling mixers called Betty Buzz. When it comes to the name, Blake explained in a press release that she wanted to find a way to honor her father Ernie Lively, who passed away at the age of 74 in June. "My dad's name was Ernest Brown Jr. but he was known as Ernie Lively," she said. "He gave up his last name when he married my mom and any success he, or I, have experienced has been in a name that isn't his. So when I was working hard to build this company, I wanted any success to be in a name that was meaningful to him. Betty was...
- 9/23/2021
- E! Online
Ernie Lively may not have been born into an acting family, but he still managed to start one. In addition to having a successful career of his own, he is also the father of five children who are all professional actors. Ernie’s influence in their life can be seen in their love for the arts and the connection they all shared through acting makes the news of his passing even more devastating. On June 3, 2021, Ernie passed away due to complications with his heart. He was 74 years old at the time. Not only is his loss felt by
Remembering Ernie Lively: Actor Died at 74...
Remembering Ernie Lively: Actor Died at 74...
- 6/23/2021
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
Blake Lively paid tribute to her late dad on Father's Day with a touching photo of him getting cuddly with her husband, Ryan Reynolds. On Sunday, June 20, the 33-year-old A Simple Favor star shared a pic to Instagram that showed father Ernie Lively with a big smile on his face as he wrapped his arms around the Deadpool actor. "My guys," she simply captioned it, adding brown heart emojis. Ryan also shared the image to his Instagram Story and wrote, "Those paws." Ernie, an actor known for roles in such projects as The Dukes of Hazzard and for starring opposite Blake in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, died on June 3 at age 74 from cardiac...
- 6/21/2021
- E! Online
Blake Lively’s father, Ernie Lively, died at the age of 74 on June 3. He died in Los Angeles from cardiac complications. The actor’s career started in 1975. He worked five decades in Hollywood and was known for making appearances on several television shows including The Dukes of Hazzard, Turner & Hooch, Falcon Crest, Malibu Shores, The X-Files, The […]
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- 6/14/2021
- by Alexandra Llorca
- Uinterview
Blake Lively is remembering her late dad. On Thursday, June 10, the Gossip Girl alum shared a touching photo of herself and her father, Ernie Lively, who died on June 3 at 74, to her Instagram Story. In the pic, which Blake captioned with a brown heart, she is nuzzled against her dad's shoulder. Thus far, the star has not issued a statement on her dad's passing. Ernie most notably starred on the sitcom The Dukes of Hazzard as Longstreet B. Davenport. He also made guest appearances in shows like TV shows like The X-Files, Seinfeld, Murder, She Wrote and The West Wing. The father of eight, whose children Jason, Eric, Robyn and Lori are also actors, even starred...
- 6/10/2021
- E! Online
Ernie Lively, the actor who appeared in beloved movies “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” and “Turner & Hooch,” has died. He was 74.
A representative for Lively confirmed his death to Variety.
In the two “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” movies, which came out in 2005 and 2008, Lively portrayed the father of Bridget, played by his real-life daughter, Blake Lively. The “Gossip Girl” star wasn’t the only one to be inspired by her father’s career. His other children — Jason, Eric, Robyn and Lori — built careers in film in television as well. Mentorship was a big part of Lively’s life. From the late ’80s through most of the ’90s, he coached Hollywood’s young working actors, such as Brittany Murphy, Casper Van Dien and Jason Priestley.
The Maryland native was born in Baltimore in January 1947 and earned his first acting credit at age 28 with an appearance on “The Waltons.
A representative for Lively confirmed his death to Variety.
In the two “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” movies, which came out in 2005 and 2008, Lively portrayed the father of Bridget, played by his real-life daughter, Blake Lively. The “Gossip Girl” star wasn’t the only one to be inspired by her father’s career. His other children — Jason, Eric, Robyn and Lori — built careers in film in television as well. Mentorship was a big part of Lively’s life. From the late ’80s through most of the ’90s, he coached Hollywood’s young working actors, such as Brittany Murphy, Casper Van Dien and Jason Priestley.
The Maryland native was born in Baltimore in January 1947 and earned his first acting credit at age 28 with an appearance on “The Waltons.
- 6/10/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Longtime character actor Ernie Lively, whose acting career spanned five decades and included roles in such films as “Turner & Hooch,” “Passenger 57” and the “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” films, in which he played the father of his daughter Blake Lively’s character, has died, according to a representative for Lively. He was 74.
Lively died of cardiac complications in Los Angeles last Thursday. He was surrounded by his wife and all of his children.
Lively was also a successful pitchman as he starred alongside Phil McHale as part of the duo Runner & Ernie in the popular Hardee’s commercials that ran in the late 1970s and early ’80s.
Lively was born Ernest Brown Jr. in Baltimore on Jan. 29, 1947. Lively was an English professor who served in the Marines during the Vietnam War and turned to acting. On top of acting, Lively was an acting coach and mentor who guided...
Lively died of cardiac complications in Los Angeles last Thursday. He was surrounded by his wife and all of his children.
Lively was also a successful pitchman as he starred alongside Phil McHale as part of the duo Runner & Ernie in the popular Hardee’s commercials that ran in the late 1970s and early ’80s.
Lively was born Ernest Brown Jr. in Baltimore on Jan. 29, 1947. Lively was an English professor who served in the Marines during the Vietnam War and turned to acting. On top of acting, Lively was an acting coach and mentor who guided...
- 6/10/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Ernie Lively, a character actor who amassed more than 100 credits during a 45-year film and TV career and was Blake Lively’s father, has died. He was 74. The actor’s rep confirmed to Deadline that he died June 2 in Los Angeles of cardiac complications.
He played the father of Blake Lively’s character in 2005’s The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and its 2008 sequel.
Ernie Lively began his screen career with guest roles on such popular series as The Waltons, Fantasy Island and a recurring role on The Dukes of Hazzard. He focused mainly on TV series and telefilms during the 1970s and ’80s, appearing in multiple episodes of Hill Street Blues, Falcon Crest, Newhart and later Murder, She Wrote and The West Wing. He also guested on such hit shows as Seinfeld, Fame, Scarecrow & Mrs. King, Remington Steele and thirtysomething.
He began to land small roles in films by the late ’80s,...
He played the father of Blake Lively’s character in 2005’s The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and its 2008 sequel.
Ernie Lively began his screen career with guest roles on such popular series as The Waltons, Fantasy Island and a recurring role on The Dukes of Hazzard. He focused mainly on TV series and telefilms during the 1970s and ’80s, appearing in multiple episodes of Hill Street Blues, Falcon Crest, Newhart and later Murder, She Wrote and The West Wing. He also guested on such hit shows as Seinfeld, Fame, Scarecrow & Mrs. King, Remington Steele and thirtysomething.
He began to land small roles in films by the late ’80s,...
- 6/10/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Ernie Lively has died at the age of 74, his rep confirms. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he died of cardiac complications on Thursday, June 3 while surrounded by his wife and children, including Blake Lively and actress Robyn Lively. Fans will recognize Ernie from his role in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Blake starred in the 2005 and 2008 movies as girl next door Bridget, while Ernie played her single father. Additionally, he portrayed Longstreet B. Davenport in The Dukes of Hazzard, a motel clerk in Turner & Hooch and the father of Maddie in Disney's Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Since then, the actor has booked guest roles in...
- 6/9/2021
- E! Online
Ernie Lively, whose 50-year acting career included turns in Passenger 57, The Dukes of Hazzard, Turner & Hooch and as the father of his daughter Blake Lively’s character in the two Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants films, has died. He was 74.
Lively died Thursday of cardiac complications in Los Angeles, his family announced. He was surrounded by his wife and all of his children.
Lively’s credits also included other notable films like Shocker (1989), Air America (1990), Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991), The Man in the Moon (1991), The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) and Mulholland Falls (1996) and guest appearances on TV shows including The X-Files, Seinfeld, Murder, She Wrote and The ...
Lively died Thursday of cardiac complications in Los Angeles, his family announced. He was surrounded by his wife and all of his children.
Lively’s credits also included other notable films like Shocker (1989), Air America (1990), Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991), The Man in the Moon (1991), The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) and Mulholland Falls (1996) and guest appearances on TV shows including The X-Files, Seinfeld, Murder, She Wrote and The ...
Ernie Lively, whose 50-year acting career included turns in Passenger 57, The Dukes of Hazzard, Turner & Hooch and as the father of his daughter Blake Lively’s character in the two Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants films, has died. He was 74.
Lively died Thursday of cardiac complications in Los Angeles, his family announced. He was surrounded by his wife and all of his children.
Lively’s credits also included other notable films like Shocker (1989), Air America (1990), Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991), The Man in the Moon (1991), The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) and Mulholland Falls (1996) and guest appearances on TV shows including The X-Files, Seinfeld, Murder, She Wrote and The ...
Lively died Thursday of cardiac complications in Los Angeles, his family announced. He was surrounded by his wife and all of his children.
Lively’s credits also included other notable films like Shocker (1989), Air America (1990), Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991), The Man in the Moon (1991), The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) and Mulholland Falls (1996) and guest appearances on TV shows including The X-Files, Seinfeld, Murder, She Wrote and The ...
Tagline: "What Are You Afraid Of?" Phobic is a mysterious thriller. From writer and director Bryce Clark, this feature follows a homicide detective, on the trail of a serial killer. Det. Sanders' own fears are used against her as she tries to find the source of her pursuit. Phobic will be released this December 15th, by Samuel Goldwyn Films. And, Phobic stars: Jacque Grey (The Night Clerk), along with: Devin Liljenquist (Yellowstone), Tiffani Digregorio (Mosaic), along with Ernie Lively. A preview of the film's U.S. launch is hosted here. Phobic is a Pale Moon Entertainment production. Shot in Salt Lake City, Utah, this feature will show on most, major U.S. Digital retailers this December 15th. Not rated, this eighty-two minute feature promises an intriguing time, with a horrifying killer - in just a few days. A Shot of the Masked Stalker. Release Date: December 15th, 2020. Director/writer: Bryce Clark.
- 12/9/2020
- by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
I can’t stop going back to an old Variety report from 2016 that contained a Braxton Pope quote about producing Looking Glass as what was then to be music video director Dori Oskowitz’s feature length debut. He spoke about how excited he was to partner with the artist in bringing a “remarkable story of voyeurism and grief to the screen.” I read that statement and wonder where it all could have gone wrong since the finished piece now directed by Tim Hunter from a script solely credited to Jerry Rapp (Matthew Wilder was also involved at one point) fails to fulfill its promise. Voyeurism and grief are both included, but neither is meaningful in the context of what proves little more than a generic thriller built from confusion.
Grief arrives with the tragic off-screen death of Ray (Nicolas Cage) and Maggie’s (Robin Tunney) young daughter. We see glimpses...
Grief arrives with the tragic off-screen death of Ray (Nicolas Cage) and Maggie’s (Robin Tunney) young daughter. We see glimpses...
- 2/14/2018
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
"Night owls sleep here." Momentum Pictures has unveiled the trailer for a thriller titled Looking Glass, from veteran American director Tim Hunter. The film stars Nicolas Cage as the owner of an old motel in the middle of the desert. He finds a two way mirror to watch guests, but when he witnesses a murder, things get weird. They soon "discover more and more gruesome secrets involving the hotel and its visitors." The film also stars Robin Tunney, Marc Blucas, Ernie Lively, and Jacque Gray. At first glance, I thought this was a feature film about the guy in the Netflix doc Voyeur, about a peeping motel owner. But it seems to be more of a wacky motel horror and nothing unique (how many of these have we seen?). Take a peek below. Here's the first official trailer for Tim Hunter's Looking Glass, direct from Momentum's YouTube: Ray and...
- 1/26/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Looks like Blake Lively's dad, Ernie Lively, will have the energy to play with his youngest daughter's desired "30 kids" following a life-changing heart procedure. The retired actor, 66, who suffered a massive heart attack back in 2003, underwent a groundbreaking surgery on Nov. 7; Dr. Amit Patel of the University of Utah School of Medicine performed the very first successful retrograde heart procedure on Lively. The minimally invasive technique, involving stem cell therapy, helps repair damaged arteries and muscles on the human heart. Lively first connected [...]...
- 11/27/2013
- Us Weekly
Blake Lively's father, Ernie Lively, who suffered a massive heart attack in 2003, will now have more energy to chase after his grandkids following a groundbreaking heart procedure on Nov. 7. "My youngest daughter is newly married and wants a big family," says Lively, 66, about Blake, 26, and son-in-law Ryan Reynolds, 37. "She says she wants 30 kids. I said, 'Why don't you start with one?'" Lively, a veteran actor who lives in Heber City, Utah, with wife Elain, also 66, previously had only half of a functioning heart and had trouble walking up a flight of stairs. After Lively connected with Dr. Amit Patel,...
- 11/26/2013
- by Ken Lee
- PEOPLE.com
This Gossip Girl alum and wife of Ryan Reynolds was named this week as the new face of cosmetics brand L'Oreal Paris. Here are five things you may not know about Blake Lively.
1. Born Blake Christina Lively on August 25, 1987 in Tarzana, CA into a showbiz family -- her father is actor Ernie Lively (American Pie 2, The West Wing) and her mother, Elaine, is a talent manager.
Pics: Blake Lively LOreal Photos
2. Stayed busy attending Burbank High School by juggling duties as class president, cheerleader and member of the school's national championship choir.
3. Was the only actual teenager to play her age in the 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, along with older actors America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn.
Video: Blake Lively Talks Most Controversial Style Moment
4. Half-sister of actress Robyn Lively, who appeared on Doogie Howser, M.D., Chicago Hope and Teen Witch.
5. Stands just over 5'10" and says she's self-conscious about being tall...
1. Born Blake Christina Lively on August 25, 1987 in Tarzana, CA into a showbiz family -- her father is actor Ernie Lively (American Pie 2, The West Wing) and her mother, Elaine, is a talent manager.
Pics: Blake Lively LOreal Photos
2. Stayed busy attending Burbank High School by juggling duties as class president, cheerleader and member of the school's national championship choir.
3. Was the only actual teenager to play her age in the 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, along with older actors America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn.
Video: Blake Lively Talks Most Controversial Style Moment
4. Half-sister of actress Robyn Lively, who appeared on Doogie Howser, M.D., Chicago Hope and Teen Witch.
5. Stands just over 5'10" and says she's self-conscious about being tall...
- 10/30/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
Following a highly rated season one finale, Animal Planet has renewed Call of the Wildman for a second season. The new 20 episodes will premiere sometime in 2013.
'Turtleman' Ernie Brown Junior was understandably excited by the renewal, exclaiming, "Yi yi yi yi, come git some!"
Here's the press release with some additional details:
Animal Planet'S "Call Of The Wildman" Ends On High Note And Snares Second Snapperlicious Season
-- Back-to-back Finale Episodes Each Deliver 1.3M P2+ Viewers With Season-High Episode Grabbing 1.8M P2+ Viewers --
(New York, September 10, 2012) - There's no rest for the wickedly loveable... Deep within the Kentucky backwoods, Ernie Brown Jr., aka 'Turtleman,' worked hard this Labor Day weekend, ending his Call Of The Wildman season with a huge, live-action snap, helping Animal Planet achieve its best-ever Labor Day Weekend...
'Turtleman' Ernie Brown Junior was understandably excited by the renewal, exclaiming, "Yi yi yi yi, come git some!"
Here's the press release with some additional details:
Animal Planet'S "Call Of The Wildman" Ends On High Note And Snares Second Snapperlicious Season
-- Back-to-back Finale Episodes Each Deliver 1.3M P2+ Viewers With Season-High Episode Grabbing 1.8M P2+ Viewers --
(New York, September 10, 2012) - There's no rest for the wickedly loveable... Deep within the Kentucky backwoods, Ernie Brown Jr., aka 'Turtleman,' worked hard this Labor Day weekend, ending his Call Of The Wildman season with a huge, live-action snap, helping Animal Planet achieve its best-ever Labor Day Weekend...
- 9/10/2012
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Yi yi yi, Animal Planet's "Turtleman" has just snapped up a second season renewal. The network ordered 20 more half-hour episodes of its new hit series Call of the Wildman for air in 2013.
The show, set in the Kentucky backwoods, follows Ernie Brown, Jr. (aka the "Turtleman") as he searches murky ponds for feisty snapping turtles (which have been known to bite through bone). Brown has been in this line of work for three decades. "No job is too tough or dangerous for Turtleman," Animal Planet says.
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The show, set in the Kentucky backwoods, follows Ernie Brown, Jr. (aka the "Turtleman") as he searches murky ponds for feisty snapping turtles (which have been known to bite through bone). Brown has been in this line of work for three decades. "No job is too tough or dangerous for Turtleman," Animal Planet says.
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- 9/10/2012
- by Michael Schneider
- TVGuide - Breaking News
This sexy Gossip Girl actress, currently dating Safe House actor Ryan Reynolds, stars as the kidnapped girlfriend of marijuana-growing characters played by Taylor Kitsch and Aaron Johnson in Oliver Stone's new crime thriller Savages. Here are five things you may not know about Blake Lively.
1. Born Blake Christina Lively on August 25, 1987 in Tarzana, CA into a showbiz family -- her father is actor Ernie Lively (American Pie 2, The West Wing) and her mother, Elaine, is a talent manager.
Related: Blake Lively's Savage New Movie
2. Stayed busy attending Burbank High School by juggling duties as class president, cheerleader and member of the school's national championship choir.
3. Was the only actual teenager to portray her age in the 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, along with older actors America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn.
Related: Blake Lively Confirms Her Number of Boyfriends
4. Half-sister of actress Robyn Lively, who appeared...
1. Born Blake Christina Lively on August 25, 1987 in Tarzana, CA into a showbiz family -- her father is actor Ernie Lively (American Pie 2, The West Wing) and her mother, Elaine, is a talent manager.
Related: Blake Lively's Savage New Movie
2. Stayed busy attending Burbank High School by juggling duties as class president, cheerleader and member of the school's national championship choir.
3. Was the only actual teenager to portray her age in the 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, along with older actors America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn.
Related: Blake Lively Confirms Her Number of Boyfriends
4. Half-sister of actress Robyn Lively, who appeared...
- 7/6/2012
- TheInsider.com
Okay, Green Lantern fans, the time has almost come. Put June 17th on your calendar because that’s when the DC Comic legend comes to the big screen. Of course, Ryan Reynolds is our Hal Jordan and Blake Lively is his Carol Ferris. Are you green with envy? Well, both young actors figure into today’s lovely promo pics from the huge summer movie.
Want to get to know more characters from the film? BoomTron has ‘em!
Meet Tomar Re. Get dangerously close to Kilowog. You can even spend 4 minutes on Planet Oa with the entire corps.
If you want to get closer to the human girl in the story, the one who may just win our hero’s heart, then you’ll be interested to learn 5 amazing things about actress Blake Lively, thanks to THR.
Here they are, so take notes!
1. She comes from a showbiz family. Lively grew up in Tarzana,...
Want to get to know more characters from the film? BoomTron has ‘em!
Meet Tomar Re. Get dangerously close to Kilowog. You can even spend 4 minutes on Planet Oa with the entire corps.
If you want to get closer to the human girl in the story, the one who may just win our hero’s heart, then you’ll be interested to learn 5 amazing things about actress Blake Lively, thanks to THR.
Here they are, so take notes!
1. She comes from a showbiz family. Lively grew up in Tarzana,...
- 6/6/2011
- by Sasha Nova
- Boomtron
Despite having a résumé of starring roles in both films and television, Tamala Jones (Daddy Day Camp, The Tracey Morgan Show) still went into her audition for a new ABC pilot.
That audition called for her to say one line (one line!) in a show called, Castle.
She took that one line, booked the show, quickly became a series regular and is now an integral part of the show as Dr. Lanie Parish. How cool is that?
I talked to Tamala about how she got her start, that one line audition and how she gets that medical dialog memorized.
For the full interview, click the audio link above or download from iTunes
Castle airs Mondays at 10/9c on ABC
You started out as a model. How did you transition into acting? Did you always wanna pursue it?
Tamala Jones: I always wanted to act so while I was doing the modeling stuff,...
That audition called for her to say one line (one line!) in a show called, Castle.
She took that one line, booked the show, quickly became a series regular and is now an integral part of the show as Dr. Lanie Parish. How cool is that?
I talked to Tamala about how she got her start, that one line audition and how she gets that medical dialog memorized.
For the full interview, click the audio link above or download from iTunes
Castle airs Mondays at 10/9c on ABC
You started out as a model. How did you transition into acting? Did you always wanna pursue it?
Tamala Jones: I always wanted to act so while I was doing the modeling stuff,...
- 2/1/2011
- by Lance@dailyactor.com (Lance Carter)
- DailyActorMedia
Latest: Actress Blake Lively's actor father is expected to make a full recovery after losing control of his car and flipping the vehicle down an embankment on Monday.
Ernie Lively, 61, was taken to hospital and treated for back, arm and lung injuries - but he has been given the all clear by doctors.
The Gossip Girl star's mum Elaine tells Us Weekly magazine, "He's going to make a full recovery, thankfully. It was a horrific accident.
"He swerved to miss a car and his car tumbled down an embankment."
Lively, who dashed to the Los Angeles area hospital from New York after hearing of the accident, acted alongside her father in The Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants movies. He played her screen father in the films.
Initial reports suggested Lively had broken his back, but his wife insists, "It is far less serious than we thought... We are just happy he is going to be Ok."...
Ernie Lively, 61, was taken to hospital and treated for back, arm and lung injuries - but he has been given the all clear by doctors.
The Gossip Girl star's mum Elaine tells Us Weekly magazine, "He's going to make a full recovery, thankfully. It was a horrific accident.
"He swerved to miss a car and his car tumbled down an embankment."
Lively, who dashed to the Los Angeles area hospital from New York after hearing of the accident, acted alongside her father in The Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants movies. He played her screen father in the films.
Initial reports suggested Lively had broken his back, but his wife insists, "It is far less serious than we thought... We are just happy he is going to be Ok."...
- 10/15/2008
- WENN
Los Angeles, California (X17online) - Ernie Lively, the father of Gossip Girl star Blake Lively, was seriously injured in an automobile accident Monday morning, Star Magazine is reporting. The actress reportedly flew to Los Angeles to be at her father's bedside. Ernie Lively, 61, is an actor best known for his role in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." He was reportedly involved in a crash in the early morning hours of October 13th and taken to an La area hospital. His condition is not immediately known. "It was pretty bad — he's lucky to be alive," a source told Star, adding Blake was on the first flight back to Los Angeles to be with her father. "They are as close as any father and daughter could be — she was beside herself when she got this horrible news. Her dad taught her everything."...
- 10/14/2008
- x17online.com
Actress Blake Lively has dashed home to Los Angeles from New York after her father was seriously injured in a car crash.
The Gossip Girl star's actor dad, Ernie Lively, was rushed to hospital, where he is being treated for a broken back and arm, according to reports.
The accident took place on Monday.
A family source tells America's Star magazine, "He's lucky to be alive."
The actress was on the first flight back to Los Angeles after hearing the news, according to the source: "They are as close as any father and daughter could be. She was beside herself when she got this horrible news."...
The Gossip Girl star's actor dad, Ernie Lively, was rushed to hospital, where he is being treated for a broken back and arm, according to reports.
The accident took place on Monday.
A family source tells America's Star magazine, "He's lucky to be alive."
The actress was on the first flight back to Los Angeles after hearing the news, according to the source: "They are as close as any father and daughter could be. She was beside herself when she got this horrible news."...
- 10/14/2008
- WENN
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