Blake Lively Stuns in Floral Outfit at First Red Carpet Appearance After Welcoming Fourth Child

Blake Lively graced the red carpet at the Barnard College's Annual Gala in New York City on April 24, marking her first public appearance after giving birth to her fourth child in February. The actress, known for her role in "Gossip Girl," looked breathtaking in a colorful Carolina Herrera dress adorned with bold florals. She paired the dress with a neon yellow, pink, and orange trench coat, completing the look with a monochromatic magenta rhinestone-bedazzled Chanel clutch and pink crystal-buckled Manolo Blahnik Hangisi pumps.

During the event, Lively presented an award and shared a funny anecdote about her journey to fame. She joked about not getting any acting jobs and how her luck turned around when she received a call from the producers of "Gossip Girl" just two weeks later. The show allowed her to attend Columbia University one day a week as long as it didn't interfere with the shooting schedule. Lively, who shares four children with husband Ryan Reynolds, quipped that this appearance at Barnard College was the closest she would ever get to a college graduation.

Barnard College shared a video of Lively's speech on Instagram, along with the caption, "Who doesn't want to earn a bachelor's degree in 77 years?" The couple has yet to reveal the name or sex of their newborn, but they already have three daughters named James, Inez, and Betty. Lively looked radiant and full of life at the gala, proving that motherhood hasn't slowed down her fashion game.