Gossip Girl immersed us in the glamorous, scandal-filled world of Manhattan's Upper East Side for six captivating seasons. But what have the actors been up to since the finale? Here's an expert recap of their careers and lives today.
"Gossip Girl here, your one and only source into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite." If that line still gives you chills, you were as hooked as millions of fans. This iconic teen drama held us spellbound across six seasons. Even if Gossip Girl's true identity left some wanting more, we're always ready for a trip back to New York's elite.
It's been over a decade since we bid farewell to Serena, Dan, Nate, Chuck, Blair, and the rest. Drawing from years of tracking Hollywood trends, let's catch up on the cast's journeys.
Post-Gossip Girl, Jessica Szohr continued her thriving acting career with standout roles in series like Twin Peaks and Shameless, plus a film appearance in Ted 2.
Personally, after dating co-star Ed Westwick from 2008 to 2010, she found lasting love with hockey player Brad Richardson. In September 2020, the couple announced they were expecting their first child.
Taylor Momsen shifted gears entirely to music, fronting the rock band The Pretty Reckless. Their last full album dropped in 2016, but they released a Halloween-themed single on October 23.
Connor Paolo's post-Gossip Girl career included Declan on Revenge and a 2020 guest spot on The Resident, though he hasn't achieved breakout stardom.
The beloved Dorota's TV momentum slowed after Gossip Girl, with sporadic guest roles. Szadkowski focused on theater and remains close to Leighton Meester, as she shared with Cosmopolitan in 2017.
Kelly Rutherford stayed active, landing roles in Bones, Jane the Virgin, and Dynasty. In 2019, she led the Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists spin-off, though it ended after one season.
Matthew Settle stepped away from acting after 2017 to prioritize family. With partner Maria Alfonsin, he welcomed daughter Nalu in 2015; he also has daughter Aven from a previous marriage.
Georgina was Trachtenberg's last major recurring role. She's made select TV appearances since but urged fans to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections via social media.
Penn Badgley built on early films like 2009's Stepfather with Amber Heard and 2010's Easy A with Emma Stone. He's now synonymous with Netflix's You as Joe Goldberg, with season three eyed for 2021. He and Domino Kirke welcomed their first child recently.
Leighton Meester took a post-Gossip Girl break for music before returning to TV with a lead in Single Parents. She's married to Adam Brody (The O.C.'s Seth Cohen) since 2014; they have daughter Arlo (2015) and a son born September 2020.
Chace Crawford starred in series like Casual, Blood & Oil, and The Boys, plus films including 2020's Inheritance with Lily Collins. He split from Rebecca Rittenhouse in 2019.
Ed Westwick continued with films like 2011's J. Edgar opposite Leonardo DiCaprio and led Netflix's White Gold. In 2017, he faced rape allegations, leading to a BBC production pause; charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence. He's been with Tamara Francesconi since 2019.
Blake Lively transitioned to major films post-Gossip Girl, including The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005), The Town (2010), Woody Allen's Café Society (2016), and The Rhythm Section (2020). Married to Ryan Reynolds since 2012 after past relationships with Penn Badgley and Leonardo DiCaprio, they have daughters James (2014), Inez (2016), and Betty (2019).
Missing the drama? An HBO Gossip Girl reboot arrives in 2021. XOXO.
