Ernie Lively
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Written and reviewed by Emma Carter Updated August 13, 2026 Fact checked August 13, 2026





Real name
Willie Elain McAlpin
Occupation
actress, talent manager
Birth Date
June 11, 1947
Age
79 years
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
Birthplace
Tarzana, California, United States
Nationality
American
Father's Name
James Olin McAlpin
Mother's Name
Willie Inez Thrash
Siblings names
one brother
Is Elaine Lively a lesbian/bisexual?
No
What is Elaine Lively marital status?
Widowed; five children
Who is Elaine Lively husband?
Ernie Lively (late husband); Ronnie (ex-husband)
How many children does she have?
5 (daughters Robyn Lively, Lori Lively, Blake Lively and sons Jason Lively and Eric Lively)
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Blake’s mother is an occasional entertainer. She participated in the adventurous fantasy “Return to Zork”. After that, the woman quit her acting career and turned into a talent scout.
Elaine married actor Ernie Lively in 1979. Together they raised five children: Lori, Jason, Robyn, Eric and Blake. Ernie died from cardiac complications in June 2021, leaving Elaine widowed.