Are The 'Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants' Actresses Still Friends?

Summary

• Blake Lively, Amber Tamblyn, America Ferrera, and Alexis Bledel have maintained a deep and lasting friendship since filming The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
• Their friendship has endured for nearly two decades, with the women supporting each other through various life events, including Ferrera's wedding and the birth of their children.
• Despite their busy schedules, the quartet still make time for each other, and there may even be a third Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants movie in the works.

Blake Lively, Amber Tamblyn, America Ferrera, and Alexis Bledel have been friends since they made the beloved film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Just like the deep bond between their characters Bridget (Lively), Tibby (Tamblyn), Carmen (Ferrera), and Lena (Bledel), the bond between the four actresses was strong as they filmed the movie and its 2008 sequel. But 2005 was a long time ago, and the four women have gotten busy with families, careers, activism, and much more.

So, are these four women still friends? It turns out this friendship was made to last, because these women, now all grown up, feel an even deeper connection with one another, even though they may not see each other as often anymore.

"We’ve been a part of each other’s lives in really meaningful ways that go beyond making a movie together," America Ferrera told Entertainment Weekly in 2013. "We almost forget that we made a movie together because our friendship was created from so many other experiences. The fact that our friendship started in this beautiful film that was so meaningful to all of us and to our lives and our careers and to our friendship, we are always so grateful for it."

Here's a rundown of their friendship over the years since The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

Updated February 2024: Nearly two decades after Blake Lively, America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Beldel worked together and became friends on 'Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants', they still make time for and support one another. Most recently, it was with Lively, Tamblyn, and Beldel showing up to a special screening of 'Barbie', Ferrera's latest film. Showing that while the film helped to launch their careers, it more importantly, made the quartet life-long friends as well.

7 Blake, America, Amber And Alexis' Friendship Lasted Long After The Cameras Stopped Rolling

The quartet have been friends since 2008

• The friendship between Tamblyn, Lively, Ferrera, and Bledel has lasted nearly two decades

On International Women's Day in 2019, Amber Tamblyn posted a picture of herself with Blake Lively, America Ferrera, and Alexis Bledel, and gave fans a little insight into the trials and tribulations the group has been through together.

"I'm giving a shout-out to the women I have been through hell and back with. The women I don't get to see enough, but when I do, we pick right back up where we left off. The women I have held and the women who have held me, both literally and metaphorically," Tamblyn wrote. "The women I have acted with, got in fights with, wiped up a dance floor with, cried at each other’s weddings with, kissed each other’s brand new babies with, drank a LOT of wine with, had sleepovers with, had meltdowns with, and had life-altering experiences with. Here's to all the sisterhoods out there, who have done the same for each other."

The bond that was created by these ladies when they were in their teens was so strong that it has carried them through adulthood and helped shaped them into the strong women that they are today.

6 America Ferrera Had A Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants-Themed Bachelorette Party

America Ferrera got married in June 2011

• Ferrera married Ryan Piers Williams

It seems these four will always celebrate big life events together.

America Ferrera regaled Jimmy Fallon with a story about her castmates throwing her a bachelorette party. Apparently, it was - what else - Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants-themed.

"There was one time where they surprised me with a bachelorette party I didn't want," Ferrera explained. "But they took me to a restaurant and, of course, at each of our places was, like, a pair of jeans and arts and crafts. So that night, restaurant-goers were treated to watching The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants decorate jeans."

5 Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel, American Ferrera, And Blake Lively Are All Moms

The women have eight children between them

• Ferrera's kids' names are Sebastian and Lucia; Lively's kids' names are James, Inez, Betty, and Baby No. 4; Bledel's child is a boy - no name has been disclosed; Tamblyn's child's name is Marlow

America Ferrera has a son and a daughter, Blake Lively has four daughters, Alexis Bledel has one son, and Amber Tamblyn has one daughter. Ferrera told People that her castmates had some advice for her, as she was the last to have a baby.

"They all were like, 'get the drugs,'" Ferrera explained. "We get together with the kids, it just still blows my mind. Blake was 16 I think when I met her, I had just turned 20. I couldn't even go to a bar ... And now we're moms."

If the bond between the children can be anything like how it is between these four women, the kids will be lucky to have one another in their lives for years to come.

4 Alexis Bledel Told Jimmy Fallon They 'Always Make Time For Each Other'

Alexis Bledel revealed a third Traveling Pants move was in the works

• Despite the appearance over five years ago, all four women are on board to make the sequel a trilogy

During a 2018 appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Alexis Bledel revealed that the quartet gets together whenever they can. However, she admitted that it has gotten rarer because of everyone's commitments with work and family.

This appearance also caused a stir online as she revealed that a third movie might be in the works. That was in 2018. Whether the project has been shelved or not, remains to be seen. But with Lively, Ferrera, Tamblyn and Bledel all on board, there is hope for fans that the film will be made in the future.

3 Blake Lively, America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, And Alexis Bledel Celebrated Their Friend-Anniversary

America Ferrera recognized her friends in 2021 after being friends for 16 years

• The quartet are still going strong with their friendship in 2024

In 2021, on the sixteenth anniversary of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants film, America Ferrera posted a tribute to her gal pals.

"16 years ago, 4 girls shared the pants and some questionable fashion choices. Why am I orange? Where is Amber's crimp & curl now? Was anyone’s hair color natural? 2000's, you were messy, but magical. Happy 16 years of #sisterhoodofthetravelingpants I love you @amberrosetamblyn @blakelively @alexisbledelofficial"

In that timeframe, much has changed in all of the actors' lives. But one thing that remained consistent over time was their love for one another.

2 America Ferrera And Amber Tamblyn Got Involved In Activist Efforts Together

America Ferrera and Amber Tamblyn got involved in getting the word out to vote

• Both Ferrera and Tamblyn celebrated during the 2020 presidential election

America Ferrera and Amber Tamblyn teamed up in 2020 to encourage voters in Georgia to get out and vote in the dramatic Senate runoff that ended with Jon Ossoff's victory over David Perdue. America Ferrera posted a humorous video of the two singing "Georgia on My Mind," complete with bells, a keyboard, and over-the-top vocals.

When Biden defeated Trump in the 2020 presidential election, the pair were again seen on America Ferrera's Instagram celebrating by lip-syncing to Beyonce's "Sorry" featuring the pithy, iconic lyric, "Boy, bye."

1 Amber Tamblyn, Blake Lively, And Alexis Bledel Supported America Ferrera At A Special Screening Of Barbie

America Ferrera was celebrated by Blake Lively, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel for her film, Barbie

• The quartet got ready at Lively's house, went to dinner, and saw Barbie at a special screening together

In December 2023, Amber Tamblyn, Blake Lively, Alexis Bledel, and America Ferrera got together to attend a special screening of Barbie, Ferrera's latest film.

The four got ready together in Lively's apartment and dressed the part, choosing pink and white outfits for the evening out.

"We got ready together, picked out outfits and jewelry and handbags together (aka raided Blake’s closet), ate dinners together, and drove together to celebrate our favorite sister, @americaferrera and her brilliant performance in Barbie," Tamblyn captioned a series of photos of herself and her Sisterhood sisters from the evening.

Despite their family lives and schedules, it is clear that Lively, Ferrera, Bledel, and Tamblyn have a friendship that stands the test of time. Something that is not only difficult to come by in life, but especially so amid the glitz and glamor of Hollywood.

Source: Entertainment Weekly