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In today’s climate, more and more women are extending the husband-and-kids timeline in order to focus on their careers, travel or simply settle down with the right partner. However, this loved-up couple is proving that you can’t paint everyone with the same brush. The beautiful, self-empowered Golden Girls among us (though there are only a few that operate at this star’s level) are free to have thriving careers and growing families – and manage everything with flair. The moral of the story? Do whatever works for you.
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Hollywood couple Blake Lively, 31, and Ryan Reynolds, 42, got married in 2012 when Blake was only 24. And, after seven years of matrimony, they’re as in love and in-tune with each other as ever.
The couple has two daughters, James, who’s four and Inez, who’s two, and at the premiere of Ryan’s latest film, Detective Pikachu, they revealed some very exciting news – they’re expecting baby number 3! The glowing Blake debuted her latest baby bump in a striking, fitted yellow dress with emerald jewels. She stole the spotlight on the red carpet and showed off her tiny bump with style – as usual. They couple told sources that they’re so excited to be expecting another baby and can’t wait to welcome another member to their brood.
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According to the pair, they work hard to make sure the family stays together. Even though they’re both actors, they don’t take on projects if it means working or being away from home at the same time. Taking turns to work means they can be with the kids as much as possible and avoid upsetting routines. Whether they’re in Spain, Canada or the US, as long as the family is together, they’re happy. Who could ask for more?
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By Features Editor Stephanie van der Plank