“Blake and Leighton were not friends,” executive produced Joshua Safran told the publication. “They were friendly, but they were not friends like Serena and Blair. Yet the second they'd be on set together, it's as if they were.”

Did Blair and Serena get along in real life?

Lively and Meester weren't as close as Serena and Blair.

Serena and Blair were the ultimate BFF duo. Off-screen, however, producers have said Lively and Meester were not as compatible. Safran told Vanity Fair in 2017, "They were friendly, but they were not friends like Serena and Blair."

Who is Blake Lively's best friend?

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively are like sisters after years of friendship, staying close even after Tay's 'girl squad' disbanded all those years ago. Always there to support one another, Blake recently took the time off motherhood to watch Tay's new boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, play in the Super Bowl.

Why are Blake and Leighton not friends?

“They were friendly, but they were not friends like Serena and Blair. Yet the second they'd be on set together, it's as if they were.” Josh credited Blake and Leighton's very different personalities for the reason they didn't click as BFFs off-screen. “Blake is very much in the moment,” he shared.

Is Emily Blunt friends with Blake Lively?

It was about a month ago, at the Michael Kors presentation during NY Fashion Week, that Blake Lively and Emily Blunt stepped out for the first time together in public as BFFs, arriving together and holding hands going into the presentation.

Leighton Meester Details Gossip Girl's 'Unhealthy' Environment

Did Ed Westwick fall in love with Leighton?

Ed Is "Madly in Love": When asked how Ed has perfected that Chuck-Blair chemistry fans love so much, he tells me, "I'm madly in love with Leighton, so that's what helps on my behalf, maybe so much that she doesn't even have to be in love with me. I love enough, she's mine.

Did the cast of Gossip Girl like each other?

While their characters feuded and flirted on TV, the stars of the hit CW series were forming lasting bonds on set. Though their lives and careers have gone in different directions, these on-screen Upper East Siders are still in touch.

Did Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick ever date in real life?

Ed Westwick

Despite his public declarations of love for Meester, the twosome seemingly never dated for real. In addition to his romance with Szohr, Westwick has been linked to models Jessica Serfaty and Tamara Francesconi.

How long did Penn Badgley and Blake Lively date?

Penn and Blake dated way back in 2007 when they both co-starred on Gossip Girl as Dan Humphrey and Serena van der Woodsen. Their relationship lasted for three years, and they were together for the first three seasons of the series.

Are Blake Lively and Penn Badgley friends?

“They're still good friends and hang out on the set.” One year after Gossip Girl wrapped, the You star recalled what it was like to continue making the teen drama after their split. “We were very much caught up in the show, which itself was a six-year endurance test.

Are Penn Badgley and Ed Westwick friends?

Penn Badgley says he's tired of filming CW's “Gossip Girl,” and he and girlfriend Blake Lively are “not friends” with co-stars Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr. “It is what it is,” Badgley told us at Cipriani Wall Street.

Who was meant to be the real Gossip Girl?

Safran told The Daily Beast: “I wanted it to be Nate, and it actually makes much more sense when it's Nate – even when it doesn't make sense. I mean, it would have been great to never reveal it.” He went on to explain that it was Nate (portrayed by Chace Crawford) who was originally intended to be Gossip Girl.

Who auditioned for Serena van der Woodsen?

None other than Jennifer Lawrence auditioned to play Serena van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl, a part that ultimately went to Blake Lively. While speaking on the Feb. 2 episode of Jessica Szohr's podcast, casting director David Rapaport said that, looking back, it's "wild" that J. Law auditioned.

Are Ed Westwick and Leighton Meester still friends?

Did Chuck and Blair date in real life? No, Chuck and Blair have never dated in real life. Are Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick still friends? Yes, Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick are still good friends.

Who dated while filming Gossip Girl?

As well as this Ed Westwick (Chuck) and Jessica Zohr (Vanessa) dated too. Perhaps the least shocking off screen couple was Penn Badgely (Dan) and Blake Lively (Serena). There were also rumours of Kelly Rutherford (Lily) and Matthew Settle (Rufus) dating yet these were never confirmed! Who plays Chuck in Gossip Girl?

Did Dan and Blair date in real life?

During the series' six-season run, however, there were several on set romances. While portraying on-again, off-again couple Serena and Dan, Lively and Badgley dated IRL from 2007 to 2010.

How long did Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson date?

Ed Westwick might have broken more than a few Gossip Girl fans' hearts when he proposed to the love of his life, Amy Jackson on a ski trip last month. The loved up couple have been dating for more than three years, after meeting at an Aston Martin event in 2021.

Who almost played Blair Waldorf?

Blair Waldorf: Rumer Willis

Back in 2015, CW casting director David Rapaport told BuzzFeed that "the network initially pitched" Rumer Willis as the Queen Bee herself, Blair Waldorf.

Who auditioned for Nate Archibald?

According to Josh, casting Ed Westwick in the series "was a whole situation." Not only had the English actor initially auditioned for the part of Nate Archibald and lost it to Chace Crawford, but his role of Chuck Bass nearly went to somebody else as well.

Who was supposed to play Gossip Girl?

Gossip Girl fans were divided over the revelation that Dan Humphrey was the Gossip Girl; many felt that it didn't make sense given his actions throughout the show. The show's creators originally planned for Serena's brother Eric to be the Gossip Girl, but had to change their plans due to a set leak.

Why did Gossip Girl end so abruptly?

Despite the show rebooting a now-classic early 2000s TV drama, it fell short of living up to the original Gossip Girl. The first season saw negative reviews, receiving a 38% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 59% audience score. While the second season got better ratings, it had its narrative flaws.

Did Jenny know Dan was a Gossip Girl?

In the final episode of the series, it is revealed that Jenny knew that her brother, Dan Humphrey, was the mysterious blogger behind Gossip Girl. She returns to the Upper East Side, appearing in the five-year time jump for her brother's wedding to Serena van der Woodsen.

Why is Eric not in Gossip Girl?

On Gossip Girl, Paolo played former bad girl Serena's (Blake Lively) younger brother, Eric van der Woodsen. He left that show to deal with another blonde, the revenge-seeking Emily Thorne (Emily VanCamp), on Revenge, ABC's new hit drama series.

Who didn't get along on Gossip Girl?

“Blake and Leighton were not friends,” executive produced Joshua Safran told the publication. “They were friendly, but they were not friends like Serena and Blair. Yet the second they'd be on set together, it's as if they were.”

Is Chace Crawford still friends with Ed Westwick?

And 12 years on Ed, 36, and Chace, 38, proved they are still pals after filming the show together back in the day. Chace shared the snap of them together on Instagram and penned in the caption: 'Ran into an old friend.