Robyn Lively, Blake Lively's older sister, has always talked about how close their family is, especially over the holidays. She says that this year, though, the normal feeling of assurance has been replaced by a little amount of unpredictability. The holidays are coming up soon, but Robyn still doesn't know where she, her husband Bart Johnson, and their daughter Kate will be spending Christmas. What stays the same, though, is how much the family loves the season and how close they are to one other.

Robyn thought about how Christmas plans typically go wrong when she went to the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball with her family. She told me in a short but passionate talk that the Lively-Reynolds family doesn't usually settle their Christmas plans until the last minute. When she said, "Oh my gosh," her voice had that usual mix of love and humor. We never know what we're going to do. But when we do, it's like we're up and out, saying, "Come on, let's go!" Christmas is their favorite time of year. We all really adore Christmas. For Robyn, that spontaneity has almost become a tradition in and of itself, changing the way the family gathers together every year.

Robyn enjoys the holidays because everyone gets along so well and easily. She said that the holidays are a time when the whole family spends a lot of time together, making memories that are both soothing and deeply ingrained. Everyone's schedules are busy—Blake and Ryan have hard jobs, Robyn and Bart keep working, and the kids are becoming their own people—but the holidays bring them all back together. They remind them of where they came from and the love that has formed their lives.

The younger generation is one of the most emotional components of their family dynamic. Kate, Robyn's daughter, lights up when she talks about her cousins. It was evident how much she cares about her bond with Blake and Ryan's kids. In a way that only a child can, she said, "They're my best friends." I only have brothers, and they are much like my little sisters. So my friendship with them is the best. Those simple words show what the Lively family is all about: warmth, transparency, and a sincerity that makes their link feel real and strong.

People know Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds not only for their work but also for the happy, fun family life they have made together. Their daughters James, Inez, and Betty, as well as their son Olen, are all children of theirs. For admirers who follow the couple, their style of parenting frequently seems quite real, combining humor with real care. That similar energy seems to run across the whole family, affecting how the cousins grow up together and how the siblings get along.

Robyn often talks about family in a way that feels natural to her because of her own experiences in the entertainment business. She is the oldest of the Lively siblings and has been working in Hollywood for decades. She has had significant roles in movies like "Teen Witch," "The Karate Kid Part III," "Letters to God," "Through the Glass Darkly," and "Someone Like You." Each of these professions has been a new chapter in her life, and working in the industry has given her a unique viewpoint that combines expertise with humility. Her job has always been secure and well-respected, but it has never come before her personal priorities, especially her family.

She was in the 2024 movie It Ends With Us, where she played a supporting role with Blake. This was her most recent big performance. The sisters were able to reconnect professionally and reinforce the closeness they have had since they were kids by working on a project together. Robyn didn't just get a job by sharing the screen with Blake; it also reminded her of their shared past and how far they have both come.

These thoughts tend to come to mind more over the holidays. Robyn isn't sure yet if she'll spend Christmas with Blake and Ryan, but she has the same holiday spirit that the whole family loves. She talks about last-minute trips, impromptu plans, and the simple satisfaction of being where the family decides to meet with ease. That fluidity seems to show how the Lively family works: not strictly planned out, but constantly emotionally connected.

The Livelys, like many families with members who work hectic jobs in different places, have learned to be flexible. The place and time don't matter to them; what counts is the reason they are together. When they talk about Christmas, they don't talk about big traditions. Instead, they talk about how much fun it is to have kids running around the house, how nice it is to be with people who really get them, and how much they love being with people who really get them.

The holidays are also a time for Robyn to slow down in a world that moves quickly. She has talked about how staying away from sets, timetables, and deadlines makes her feel more stable. In that sense, her not knowing where she will celebrate is almost less important than knowing how she would celebrate: with thankfulness, family, and a sense of joy that seems to be a characteristic of the Lively household.

Their story speaks to anybody who has ever gone through the holidays without a set plan. It's easy to relate to not knowing where you'll be but knowing who you want to be with when the day comes. Robyn's thoughts have a modest message: family doesn't need perfect preparation or execution. It only needs you to be there, want to be there, and love it.