At just 18 years old, the actress realized acting and the Hollywood scene werent for her.
When initially offered the role, however, Lively was not totally on board.
I said, No, I want to go to college.

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Thank you, though, she explained.
After the first year [of the show], itll quiet down.
Your life will go back to normal and you’ve got the option to start going to school.
We cant put it in writing, but we promise you could go.
So thats why I said, Okay.
I imagine we all would [consider it].
If everyone was into it and if the timing was right, you know?
I still am not sure who GG was, he said.
Read the full piece over atVanity Fair.