Gossip Girl Cast: Years before social media had this much power over society, Gossip Girl warned us about its perils, even if the characters in the show were not paying attention. This teen drama series, based on Cecily von Ziegesar's novels and adapted by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, ran on The CW network from 2007 to 2012.
It follows the private and drama-filled lives of the Upper East Side's high-class kids, who are closely watched by Gossip Girl, an anonymous blogger who thrives on chit-chat and appears to know everything. The show is a clear indication of the power that social media has when it is not properly regulated, even to the point of running people's lives.
Despite knowing how destructive this blog was and the effects it had on people and relationships, Manhattan teens continued to read it, effectively extending its audience day by day. Here's a look at the Gossip Girl cast today.
Leighton Meester
Blair Waldorf, Constance Billiard's Queen Bee, and Gossip Girl star is undoubtedly Leighton Meester's most well-known role. However, in recent years, this actress and singer have been featured in many successful ventures in both film and television.
She began 2022 by starring in How I Met Your Father, a spin-off of the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother. Simultaneously, she starred in the Netflix thriller film The Weekend Away as Beth, a young woman whose best friend goes missing while they are on vacation.
She also appears in My Father's Dragon, a children's film starring Jacob Tremblay and Gaten Matarazzo that will be released on Netflix later this month.
Ed Westwick
Only a young guy with the attitude and dedication of Chuck Bass could keep up with Blair Waldorf. This is one of Ed Westwick's most well-known characters, along with Vincent Swan in the British sitcom White Gold.
Even though the actor has not been in many films since his days as a member of the Gossip Girl ensemble, he can be seen in the film Me You Madness, in which he co-stars with Louise Linton, who also acted as writer, director, and producer.
Blake Lively
Blake Lively plays Serena van der Woodsen, the Upper East Side's it, girl, in Gossip Girl. This artist's career has changed dramatically in the previous several years, and she has gone on to other roles in addition to appearing in films.
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Her most recent projects were A Simple Favor, in which she co-starred with Anna Kendrick, and The Rhythm Section, a thriller set to be released in 2020.
She also directed and co-wrote Taylor Swift's “I Bet You Think About Me” music video, and she announced her feature directing debut earlier this year (per The Hollywood Reporter) with the adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novel Seconds for the big screen.
Penn Badgley
Penn Badgley plays one of the show's most memorable characters, Dan Humphrey, an ambitious writer from Brooklyn who, after falling in love with Serena, writes the famed Gossip Girl blog.
Dan is one of Badgley's most well-known characters, but in recent years, there has been even more praise for Joe Goldberg, a bookshop manager who transforms into an obsessive killer in the Netflix series You, which premiered in 2018 and is currently in its fourth season. In addition, Badgley participated in Here Today, a 2021 film starring Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish.
Chace Crawford
Chace Crawford plays Nate Archibal, the Upper East Side's golden kid, in Gossip Girl. Crawford has remained busy in the industry in recent years, starring in both film and television productions.
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Among his most well-known projects is the Amazon series The Boys, based on the comic book by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, in which he plays Kevin Moskowitz/The Deep.
In addition, he has appeared in films such as Charlie Says, Inheritance, Belle, and Nighthawks, in which he co-starred with Kevin Zegers and Janet Montgomery.
Kelly Rutherford
Kelly Rutherford portrayed Lily, Serena's mother and one of Manhattan's most powerful individuals. Along with her turns on Generations and Melrose Place, this was one of Kelly's most prominent roles. Following the conclusion of Gossip Girl, Rutherford appeared in a few projects, largely on television.
She made a couple of cameo appearances on Quantico in 2016, then she joined the cast of Dynasty as Melissa Daniels in 2018. She also starred in I. Marlene King's Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, was canceled after one season.
Matthew Settle
Matthew Settle plays Rufus, Dan and Jenny's father and Lily's future spouse, in the program. Even though the actor took on a few assignments after the conclusion of Gossip Girl, he hasn't been actively participating in the profession for a few years.
So far, his most recent films include Ouija, The Faith of Anna Waters, and Valentine: The Dark Avenger. He also appears in a Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders episode.
Jessica Szohr
Jessica Szohr appeared as a recurrent character on Gossip Girl during its first season before becoming a protagonist due to the character's popularity. The actress has gained popularity in recent years for her role as Talla Keyali in the television series The Orville, which released its third season earlier this year.
Meanwhile, Jessica worked on All-Star Weekend, a film directed by Jamie Foxx that was meant to premiere in 2018 but was subsequently canceled after multiple delays.
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Taylor Momsen
Taylor Momsen rose to prominence in the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas for her portrayal of Cindy Lou Who, then seven years later for her portrayal of Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl.
Momsen decided to leave acting in the middle of the production to focus on her band, The Pretty Reckless, which published their first album in 2010. Death by Rock and Roll, their fourth album, was released in February 2021.
