We all know and adore them – Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, and the rest of the Gossip Girl cast who made our teenage years extra juicy.
The teen drama ran for six seasons from 2007 to 2012, enthralling fans with the lives of the rich and famous New York City youth.
Since the show wrapped, the cast members have built thriving personal lives and impressive careers. They’ve starred in popular TV shows and movies, and rumors of a revival have persisted.
In July 2019, HBO Max ordered a 10-episode Gossip Girl reboot set eight years after the series finale. Although the original cast isn’t expected to reprise their roles, we can’t help but wonder what they’ve been up to since 2012.
Blake Lively
Blake (Serena van der Woodsen) turned her attention to the big screen, starring in hits like The Age of Adaline and A Simple Favor. She married Ryan Reynolds in 2012, and they now have three daughters, with a fourth on the way.
Leighton Meester
Leighton (Blair Waldorf) has had a diverse career since Gossip Girl, appearing in TV shows like Single Parents and releasing an album. She married Adam Brody in 2014, and they have two children together.
Penn Badgley
Penn (Dan Humphrey) captivated fans once again with his role on the hit show You. He married Domino Kirke in 2017, and they welcomed their first child together in 2020.
Ed Westwick
Ed Westwick (Chuck Bass) appeared in TV series such as Wicked City and Snatch. In 2019, he went public with his relationship with Tamara Francesconi.
Chace Crawford
Chace Crawford (Nate Archibald) has appeared in shows like The Boys and Blood & Oil. After splitting from Rebecca Rittenhouse in 2019, he’s been “dating around.”
Taylor Momsen
Taylor Momsen (Jenny Humphrey) left acting to focus on her music career as the lead singer of The Pretty Reckless.
Jessica Szohr
Jessica Szohr (Vanessa Abrams) has starred in various TV shows, including Shameless and The Orville. She’s been dating hockey player Brad Richardson since 2019, and they welcomed their first child together in 2021. In May 2022, the couple announced their engagement.
Kelly Rutherford
Kelly Rutherford (Lily van der Woodsen) and Matthew Settle (Rufus Humphrey) have continued their acting careers in numerous TV shows. At the same time, Connor Paolo (Eric van der Woodsen) has appeared in series like The Resident and Rush Hour.As fans eagerly await the Gossip Girl reboot, it’s clear that the original cast has come a long way since their days on the Upper East Side.
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