, who effortlessly balances the demands of motherhood with her thriving Hollywood career, has recently found a moment of quiet reflection amidst ongoing buzz around her and Justin Baldoni. In the midst of this whirlwind, Lively was deeply touched by a heartfelt scene in Secrets of the Penguins,
a National Geographic docuseries that showcases the remarkable lives and bonds of penguin families across diverse and unexpected environments. The portrayal of maternal devotion struck a chord with her, prompting a genuine shout-out to the series.
Narrated by Blake Lively, Secrets of the Penguins
premiered on April 20, 2025, revealing the tender world of penguin families. Lively even promoted a scene that deeply touched her heart.
Secrets of the Penguins touched Blake Lively’s mom heart
Blake Lively posted a heartfelt moment from Secrets of the Penguins
on her Instagram story
, highlighting a scene where expectant penguin parents practice caring for a snow block as if it were their egg. She originally thought the series was made for her kids, but said, “But what #SecretsofthePenguins did (and does) for my nervous system should be studied.”
She even posted a clip of the scene that had deeply moved her.
In Secrets of the Penguins
, the egg handover is a tense, delicate ritual. Emperor penguins lay only one egg per year, and the fathers take on the vital role of keeping it warm through harsh winters. The transfer from mother to father tests their teamwork and trust—if the egg stays on the ice for more than a minute, the developing chick will not survive. This high-stakes moment, filled with fragile hope, deeply impressed Lively. This poignant display of parental care resonated with Lively, who has recently spoken about her desire to make her children proud.
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Lively, while promoting Ryan Reynolds
‘ newest project, expressed her heartfelt desire to be someone her children can proudly look up to.
Blake Lively’s emotional north star? Making her kids proud
Blake Lively took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a sneak peek of Underdogs
, the upcoming National Geographic series narrated and executive produced by her husband, Ryan Reynolds, 48. Reflecting on her own experience, she called narrating Secrets of the Penguins
a highlight of her year. Lively added, “The older we get, the more we work to make our kids proud”—
a sentiment reflected in Reynolds’ commitment to creating family-friendly stories like Underdogs.
Lively recently also praised producer Sophia Travaglia on Instagram for turning Underdogs
from a simple idea into a full-fledged production, calling her “the dream producer.”
The five-part series, premiering June 15 on National Geographic, spotlights overlooked animals at the bottom of the food chain. As she continues juggling motherhood and her Hollywood career—amid a legal battle—support quietly rises, including from Rob McElhenney
. And now, with a post like this, Lively beautifully proves her deep love for both children and motherhood.
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