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Aside from being a successful actress, Tamala Jones has proven to be a successful babysitter. Tamala Jones recently revealed that at one time she babysat Blake Lively. She obviously did a great job, given that Blake Lively has become a successful actress too. Keep reading for more details.
Tamala Jones Was Blake Lively’s Babysitter
Tamala Jones made the big revelation on how she became Blake Lively’s babysitter during her latest appearance on the Tamron Hall Show.
“Long story short, I went to a ton of acting classes and that was on the advice of Tisha Campbell’s mom,” she recalled.
She noted that she met a representative who sent her out on a series of auditions. She noted that she introduced her to Blake Lively’s parents.
At that time, Blake’s parents, Ernie and Elaine Lively, worked as actors and talent scouts, respectively, before becoming talent managers. According to Tamala, the Livelys assisted her in enrolling in their acting program and getting headshots. In exchange, she watched Blake when her mom was away at work.
“When they became managers, I was already going to their acting school and I would babysit Blake to attend school because I couldn’t afford it,” she added.
Tamala Praises The Livelys
Tamala Jones owes her success in acting to Blake Lively’s parents. She praised them for being instrumental in her career.
“If it weren’t for Blake Lively’s parents, I probably wouldn’t be here today. They were highly instrumental in getting me started.”
Tamala also praised the Gossip Girl alum as she called her “playful.”
“I was always playing with her…then putting her to bed and that’s when the acting classes would start,” Tamala recalled.
She even noted that she couldn’t talk to her boyfriend because Blake always wanted to play.
Tamala Jones and Blake Lively sure have a beautiful story to tell. And they both played significant roles in each other’s lives. It is beautiful to see that they are now both successful actresses.