Blake Lively, the ever-charming actress and mom of four, recently delighted fans with a story that perfectly encapsulates her fun-loving nature. During an interview on BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball and Friends, Lively shared how she marked her son Olin's first birthday with a show-stopping cake that was as cheeky as it was creative—a giant boob cake.
The It Ends with Us star, who is known for her baking skills and sense of humor, explained her choice of cake design with a laugh. "My birthday cakes always have a little bit of a sense of humor," said Lively, 36. "For my baby, I just did a giant set of t---," she continued, joking about how this quirky cake might just become a lasting memory for Olin. "Which I feel like will haunt him for life," she added with a smile. "But, what do they want at one? He can't declare what he wants. So, boobs!"
The anecdote didn't end there. Lively, always quick with a witty remark, promised to show host Zoe Ball a picture of the cake after the interview. "I'll show you a picture after, they're pretty amazing," she teased, before adding with a laugh, "Of the cake, not of mine... Also amazing though."
This humorous take on her son’s first birthday is just one example of how Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, inject fun and laughter into their family life. The couple, who tied the knot in 2012, have become beloved for their playful public interactions and heartfelt moments. They share four children: daughters James, 9, Inez, 7, Betty, 4, and their youngest, Olin, who was born in February 2023.
While Lively might be the creative force behind the birthday cakes, Reynolds, 47, often shares touching reflections on fatherhood. In July, during the premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine in New York City, Reynolds revealed their youngest son's name, Olin, in a heartfelt speech where he expressed his love and pride for his entire family. "I love that my entire family is here," he said, mentioning all of his children by name, including Olin.
Reynolds, known for his own wit and humor, has also been candid about how becoming a father has changed him. During an interview with Wrexham AFC fan John Bell, Reynolds shared how his son Olin's presence has deepened his understanding of love and loss, especially as Bell spoke about turning the grief of his son's death into something positive. "I want to share with you that I too have a son, and that if… boy, John, if I love him one-tenth as much as you love Jake, I feel like I've done a pretty damn good job," Reynolds said, underscoring the profound impact fatherhood has had on him.
Despite their status as Hollywood A-listers, Lively and Reynolds have consistently kept many aspects of their family life private. However, when they do choose to share, it’s often with a mix of humor and heartfelt emotion that resonates deeply with their fans. Whether it's a boob cake for a first birthday or a heartfelt public speech, the couple's approach to life and parenting is refreshingly authentic and down-to-earth.
As Lively promotes her upcoming film It Ends with Us and balances her bustling family life, moments like Olin’s first birthday remind fans that even in the glitz and glam of Hollywood, it’s the personal touches, like a playful cake, that make family celebrations truly special.
