Blake Lively Shares Peek Into Her Italian Vacation—And the Friends She Made Along the Way

Blake Lively gave a photo recap of her recent trip to Italy, which included meeting a handful of new faces.

By Leah Degrazia Jul 01, 2024 5:17 PMTags
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For Blake Lively, a good vacation ends with new friends. 

After all, when the It Ends With Us actress offered a glimpse into a recent trip to Italy, the most memorable part about her travels were the people she met at each stop along the way. 

"When I travel I make friends," Blake wrote in a June 30 Instagram Story. "Italy was no exception. Here are some of my favorites."

The 36-year-old went on to share a series of photos with her new pals, including vintage jeweler Carlo Eleuteri and Bar Gratto Azzurra gelato shop owner Fabrizio

Atop a photo of her posing with Fabrizio and some fresh scoops of gelato, Blake wrote, "We literally treated this gelataria as a fun nightclub."

"Dancing and scooping daily," she continued. "Gettin' crazy on pistachio and salted caramel. As you do."

But Blake's trip wasn't only filled with fresh faces. After all, she also caught up with her A Simple Favor director Paul Feig, who introduced her to Aurora Capri restaurant owner Mia and her "stunning" daughter.

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"Thank you @paulfeig for introducing me to my new favorite place, Capri," Blake gushed, "and the most delicious and spectacular time at @auroracapri."

Of course, this wasn't the Gossip Girl alum's first venture to Europe this summer. Back in May, Blake and husband Ryan Reynolds took their daughters James, 9, Inez, 7, and Betty, 4, to her bestie Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows in Madrid

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And while it certainly wasn't their first time witnessing the spectacle, Blake—who also welcomed a fourth baby with Ryan in February 2023—and their little ones always have a blast at the show. 

"My wife and kids have been to five of them, five or six now," Ryan said of Blake and their daughters' Eras Tour attendance during a May 14 appearance on Today. "They love it, they're obsessed."

Keep reading for more stars who traveled near and far for Taylor's Eras Tour. 

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Travis Kelce, Prince William, Princess Charlotte & Prince George

Taylor made her relationship with Travis Instagram official June 21, 2024, with the help of the royal family as they all joined her backstage at her concert in Wembley Stadium in London.

Prince William, Princess Charlotte & Prince George

Taylor also took another selfie with the royal family at her Wembley show.

Nicola Coughlan, Cara Delevingne & Jonathan Van Ness

The trio united in the VIP tent in London on June 21, 2024. 

Leslie Mann & Jonathan Van Ness

The Knocked Up actress also hung out with the Queer Eye alum at the Wembley concert.

Travis Kelce & Jonathan Van Ness

The NFL star was a true London Boy at Wembley Stadium with the Queer Eye star.

Jonathan Van Ness & Nicola Coughlan

Dearest reader, how adorable is this friendship?

Gayle King & Channing Tatum

The two bumped into each other at one of the singer's shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. in August 2023.

Channing Tatum

The Step Up star showcased his dance moves.

Christina Milian

The "Dip It Low" singer and her teen daughter Violet were in a lavender haze at Taylor's Paris show in May 2024.

Jessica Capshaw

The Grey's Anatomy actress attended the Eras Tour in France in May 2024, captioning this pic with the Midnights lyric, "Cause we were in Paris."

Travis Kelce & Rita Ora

"It’s fair to say Sydney always delivers," Rita Ora captioned Instagram photos from Taylor's Feb. 23 show, including a snap with Travis Kelce. "Or shall we say our TayTay @taylorswift always delivers!”

Taika Waititi, Taylor Swift & Rita Ora

Taylor's dad Scott Swift delivered an epic photobomb.

Katy Perry

"Got to see an old friend shine tonight," Katy Perry captioned footage on Instagram from the Feb. 23 concert.

Tom DeLonge & Rebel Wilson

The Blink-182 rocker—whose band was playing near Taylor's Sydney venue on the same day—and the Pitch Perfect alum hung out in the VIP tent.

Jessica Chastain

The Oscar winner captioned the moment with friends in Mexico City, "Spamming u w really good @taylorswift Eras Tour content."

Lucy Hale

The Pretty Little Liars star attended with friends Morgan Pesante, Katie Greenthal and Claire Leahy. "Omg??? @taylorswift putting on a show that was so good I can't even process," she wrote. "Nostalgic, empowering, and sparkly."

Halsey

The "Bad at Love" singer got in the spirit by making friendship bracelets to trade with fans during the last Los Angeles show.

Mariska Hargitay & Savannah Guthrie

"Still in the afterglow of the most magical night," the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star wrote on Instagram Aug. 9 after a bejeweled night out in L.A. "Deepest gratitude to @taylorswift for your poetry and wisdom. You inspire us and connect us to our #delicate tenderness, joy, hope and strength—and most of all, our wish to live and love courageously."

Chris Olsen

Sharing pics from an L.A. show, Chris Olsen quoted the T.Swift lyrics in his caption, "I DON'T KNOW HOW IT GETS BETTER THAN THIS."

Dylan Mulvaney

"Eras tour (Dylan's version)," the influencer captioned fits of her rocking a Stella McCartney outfit. "@taylorswift you are a goddess best night ever."

Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag

The Hills stars filled a blank space in their calendar with a date night in Los Angeles at the Eras Tour. Heidi Montag captioned their pics, "This was the concert of a lifetime! Legendary! Thank you for the tickets @taylorswift."

Jessica Alba & Cash Warren

"@taylorswift with the fam," Jessica Alba wrote, "what a show!" She and husband Cash Warren celebrated their love story by taking their kids Honor, Haven and Hayes.

Charlize Theron

The Mad Max star danced to "Shake It off" with her kids August and Jackson. "Thank you for the best birthday ever @taylorswift!!!" she wrote. "We had such a great f--king time."

Paula Abdul & Vince Vaughn

"What a SHOW," Paula Abdul wrote while posting for a photo with Vince Vaughn and Taylor's parents Scott and Andrea Swift in Los Angeles.

James Kennedy, Paula Abdul, Scheana Shay & Ally Lewber

The Vanderpump Rules stars made their wildest dreams come true on the floor with Paula.

Alicia Keys

The "No One singer" attended the Aug. 5 show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles with her 8-year-old son Genesis.

Sofía Vergara

The actress attended one of Swift's shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles with Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics founder Anastasia Soare and her daughter, Claudia.

Vanessa Bryant

The late Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa Bryant and their daughters Natalia Bryant, 20, Bianka Bryant, 6, and Capri Bryant, 4 attended Swift's show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles Aug. 3. While performing her song "22," the singer approached Bianka at the end of the stage, hugged her and gifted her a black hat she typically gives a fan during the number. The family later got to hang out with the pop star backstage.

Lauren Conrad

The Hills alum was ready to be enchanted at the Aug. 4 show.

Max Greenfield

The New Girl star shared a family photo on TikTok ahead of the Aug. 4 show.

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