A kind-hearted soccer star in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. A fashionista who has secrets and a dramatic love life on Gossip Girl. A mysterious mother in A Simple Favor and a woman who never grows older than 29 years in The Age of Adaline.

Blake Lively has had many cool roles over the past few years, and in that period of time, she has also become mom to daughters James and Inez... and, of course, become Mrs. Ryan Reynolds. We have heard many actresses say that "mom" is their favorite role ever, and we're sure that Blake feels the same way. She is quoted on a super regular basis talking about how much she adores her family: According to her 2016 Marie Claire cover story interview, Blake said, “All my eggs are in one basket, and that’s my family. That’s where my heart is. That’s where my everything is."

Both before she had her two daughters and afterward, Blake has been said to have a superior style sense, and countless people talked about the outfits that she wore during both of her pregnancies. It's interesting to look at the photos that have been snapped of the actress over the years.

Here are 20 pics of Blake Lively before she became a mom, as well as after.

19 Here Blake Is Filming 'Gossip Girl', The Show That Made Her A Star (And Before She Married Ryan And Had Two Sweet Babies)

Gossip Girl started airing in 2007, and while Blake Lively had been in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants in 2005, it's definitely true that Gossip Girl made her a star.

This photo was taken while she was filming the show, and this is a snapshot of her life before she married Ryan Reynolds and they had their kids. According to Elite Daily, Blake and Ryan started out as friends after they were both in Green Lantern. Elite Daily says, "a year later when Blake was [unattached] and Ryan had just finalized his divorce from ScarJo, they decided to go out on a double date together, only with other people!" Ryan has been quoted as saying, "That was the most awkward date because we were just like fireworks coming across. It was weird at first but we were buddies for a long time. I think it's the best way to have a relationship is to start as friends."

18 And Now She's Hanging With The Blair To Her Serena In 2007 (Her Co-star Leighton Meester, Now A Mom As Well)

This is definitely a throwback kind of picture: it was taken in 2007 and features Blake and her Gossip Girl costar Leighton Meester who played Blair.

It's crazy to think how much has changed since 2007 for these two: Blake is married with two sweet kids, and Leighton and her famous husband Adam Brody have a daughter named Arlo.

Blake looks great in a green dress and almost matching green boots, plus a cool leopard coat. She definitely looks much younger here since, of course, this was over ten years ago. We might be curious if Blake and Leighton were BFFs on the set of GG and if they are mom pals today. According to Life and Style, writer and co-producer Joshua Safran was quoted as saying, "Blake and Leighton were not friends. They were friendly, but they were not friends like Serena and Blair."

17 Here Blake Is In 2009, With Messy Blonde Locks And A Takeout Cup Of Coffee (And Looking Like A Total Movie Star)

This photo was taken in 2009, so it was several years before Blake gave birth to her first baby girl, James, in 2014. It's interesting to see photos of Blake Lively before she became a mom, and this is one of the best: we get to see her messy blonde hair and the fact that she looked like a total movie star.

And, well, that's exactly what Blake was becoming. By the time that she had her first kid, she would be known as someone who could her own in movies, and every year her film resume is only growing longer and stronger.

16 Blake And Ryan Celebrated Thanksgiving In 2011, And We're Thankful For This Sweet Pre-Kids Photo

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are one of those famous married couples who don't actually post constant couple selfies or have a lot of candid PDA shots.

It's cool that we get to see these photos of Blake and Ryan from when they celebrated Thanksgiving in 2011. The way that they're staring into each other's eyes in the photo on the right is so adorable. We wonder when they started talking about having kids. Maybe right from the beginning? It can be tricky to find the right moment... but if you're both on the same page, you're not that far away from starting your sweet family. We definitely love seeing photos of Blake and Ryan, and it was a few years before baby made three (and then four).

15 And Back In October 2013, Blake Is Sophisticated In Polka Dot Pants In Paris

Could Blake Lively's blue and white polka dot pants be any more fun? We don't think so... and we would wear these. (Also, if we have daughters, we're pretty sure that they would want to borrow these pants a lot too.)

This photo of Blake was taken in October 2013, and she was in Paris, which is incredibly sophisticated. Blake would announce her pregnancy with James in 2014 and give birth to her in December 2014. It's cool to see this photo of Blake before she became a mom. We want to know if she still has these pants and if she still wears them!

14 Here The Actress Is In November 2014, Pregnant With James And Looking Lovely In Blue

Blake and Ryan's first daughter, James, was born in December 2014, making her four years old. Blake looks lovely in a blue dress and patterned blue coat in this photo that was taken in November 2014.

That smile on Blake's face is priceless. We can tell that she couldn't wait to be a mom. She has also talked a lot about wanting lots of kids: according to People, she said to Allure magazine in 2012, "I’ve always wanted a big family. Oh, I’d love 30 [children] if I could.”

According to E online, Ryan and Blake hadn't said James's birthday, but on December 15, 2016, Ryan tweeted that it was her birthday.

13 She's Rocking Her Baby Bump And Making A Fashion Statement At The Same Time Back In 2015 (And We Can't Get Enough Of This Fun Pattern)

The tall brown leather boots, the coat with a colorful and fun pattern, and Blake's second baby bump. This is a great photo that shows us one of Blake's outfits from her second pregnancy: when she was expecting her second daughter, Inez, who was born in 2016.

If we saw this coat in a store, chances are that we might be a bit concerned about it being too "loud" or too much... but if Blake was our BFF, which we would definitely love, we think that she would say YOLO and get us to buy it. We could also ask her how she rocks such fun outfits while pregnant.

12 Once Again Blake Has Her Preggo Style On Fleek, This Time In A Dress, Coat, And The Coolest Red Boots

When we picture typical pregnancy looks, we're probably thinking about leggings and sweaters and other things that can be pulled on in seconds. Blake Lively might wear that stuff at home, but when we've seen photos of her out in the world during both of her pregnancies, she is always wearing a fabulous outfit.

Her boots and dress are so colorful, her grey coat is classic, and her sunglasses are great, too. So many people are in love with Blake's preggo outfits and it's hard not to fall in love, too... especially since the actress seriously knows how to pick out boots, dresses, and coats in fun colors.

11 It's Beach Time For This Sweet Family

There aren't very many photos of Blake, Ryan, and their girls, and we get the feeling that their privacy is a big thing. That's why it's sweet to see this photo of the family (and baby James) on the beach.

Honestly, if we didn't know that this was Blake and Ryan, we would assume that this was a regular couple with their baby, just hanging out in the sand and having fun. They look so normal and that's another reason why we love them. We can definitely say that Blake is just as fashionable now that she has two daughters, and whether we're seeing her before kids, pregnant, or with her two girls, we can always appreciate the cool outfits that she has chosen.

10 Here Blake Is Strolling Around With Her Famous Pal Amber Tamblyn (And She's #PregnancyGoals)

Blake Lively is #pregnancygoals in this photo of her strolling around with Amber Tamblyn,  who she is super close with after starring in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants together.

Amber is a mom, too, and she has a daughter named Marlow. According to Us Weekly, their kids have play dates, which is what we would want to happen so it's cool to hear that it does.

Blake looks incredible and is even rocking a pair of heels, along with a maroon coat and a patterned jumpsuit. If we had to comment on her style changes since becoming a mom, it definitely seems like she upped the ante when she became pregnant with James, and since then she has worn the best clothes ever.

9 Blake's 2014 Pregnant Look Is All About Layers And Patterns Here, And It's Epic

Whenever fall happens again, people give style advice about layering. It can seem easier said than done because you don't want to look like you have a million items of clothing on... and you also don't want to feel like you have a million items of clothing on and sweat too much.

Blake Lively has figured out how to layer, which we would have known was true even before seeing this picture. Here she is in 2014, pregnant and wearing blue layers. It's a cool look, and we really like the mix of patterns. She really shows us that layering is easier than we thought.

8 Now She's Cuddling Her Little Girl James In 2016, And They Have Matching Golden Blonde Locks

Sorry to all the famous actresses and singers out there... but no one is really #hairgoals as much as little James is. James has the blonde ringlet curls that people get perms for (and then complain because perms are always a better idea and they don't actually end up looking that great most of the time).

We love this photo of Blake holding James. They have matching blonde hair and it's too sweet to see them together. Also, can we talk about the little jacket that James has got on? She is so stylish. Maybe we can find one in our size?! (And for our little girl too, of course.)

7 Here Blake Is Back in 2016 At A Vanity Fair Party In Cannes, Looking Like A Vision In Red (And Pregnant With Baby #2)

If we had to sum up Blake's pregnancy looks, it seems like she sticks to lots of color. She goes for a fun vibe all around, including this red and white striped dress which she paired with a bright red coat. When this photo was taken, she was in Cannes at a Vanity Fair party... and pregnant with her second baby.

According to People, Blake talked about being pregnant with Inez on Live with Kelly back in 2016. She said, “It’s a lot faster. You get bigger faster, too, which has been nice to try to fit into clothing strategically.” Even though the actress said that, we think that she always looked amazing while pregnant, and we've loved watching her become a mom.

6 Blake Is Totally Glowing With Baby #2 Inez In 2017

These photos of Blake Lively holding her second daughter, Inez, in 2017 are so sweet. It's just all #momgoals: Inez's little blue top, Blake's blue hat which almost matches, and her plaid shirt. We would definitely say that Blake is glowing after having her second baby.

According to Marie Claire, many people weren't pronouncing the name Inez correctly: she said in an interview with People magazine, "I had a new baby, Inez, with a 'z' even though everyone says it’s with an 's.'" I don’t know why, please tell Wikipedia." We'll remember that for sure. It's a very interesting name.

5 Here Blake Is With Her Love, Ryan Reynolds, In 2017 (And They Look Like Adorable Newlyweds Still)

Would people think that Blake and Ryan are newlyweds in this photo? It honestly seems like it because they look so happy and so blissful. This photo was actually taken in 2017, so it was a few years after they got married in 2012.

Ryan and Blake have both talked about the friendship that started their romantic relationship. Blake, in particular, has said, according to Elite Daily, "He treats me like his best buddy."

It's easy to see from the photos of Blake after becoming a mom that her kids and her husband Ryan have brought her bliss and joy, and we just want to see more and more photos. This family is so sweet.

4 The Cool Mom Is Out And About With Her Girls (And James' Pal, Too)

This photo of Blake Lively with her daughter, James, was posted on Twitter, and a fan noted that the other kid is a pal of James's (and that Inez is in the stroller).

If we didn't know that this was a snapshot of Blake Lively, we would say that this was a regular mom since she's got on a total mom uniform: a t-shirt, leggings, sneakers, and a hat. We love that even a star like Blake Lively wears a hat sometimes because moms know that's an easy hack for when your hair isn't behaving and you just have zero time to do anything about it.

3 Beautiful Blake Is In NYC In August 2018

While Blake Lively has always been thought of as someone who dresses extremely well, it does seem like her style has been super on point since she became a mom. Case in point: this photo of her which was taken in August 2018. She was in NYC, and she's wearing an amazing matching jacket and shorts in a really cool pattern.

While fans of celebrities love to look at how their style has evolved over time, we could say that Blake hasn't given up her love of fun patterns and bright, bold colors, and we can see that reflected in this outfit.

2 Here She Is Smiling Big And Strolling With Her Girls

This photo of Blake Lively pushing her two girls in a stroller has to be the most casual that we've ever seen her... both before becoming a mom and after. She's still stylish though, of course.

She's got a straw hat and baggy shirt on and it's all very real and very wonderful. We can totally see that James looks just like Ryan Reynolds -- they seem to have the exact same face. (And now we're envious of the gorgeous blonde curls that James has... wow.) Baby Inez looks so happy and like she is just thrilled to be out with her mom and sister.

1 This Famous Mama Is Always Beautiful And Glowing, Like In This Yellow Suit

We would have said that Blake Lively couldn't possibly glow any more or look more radiant with her amazing blonde hair. But then we saw this photo of the actress and mom and wife in this yellow suit, and we thought, "Okay, it's possible for her to glow more."

Although Blake switches up her looks (sometimes she's in dresses and boots, other times she's in a jumpsuit, and other times she's in more of a traditional suit), one thing is for sure: she adores color.

We love seeing these photos of Blake pre and post-mommyhood. There has been chatter that she will have a third baby... and if that ever happens, we can't wait to see the pregnancy photos.

Sources: People.com, Marieclaire.com, Elitedaily.com, Lifeandstylemag.com, Eonline.com, Marieclaire.co.uk, People.com, Cosmopolitan.com