Gossip Girl fans, brace yourselves for a juicy revelation! It turns out that the glamorous world of Gossip Girl was hiding a scandal of its own. Blake Lively, our beloved Serena van der Woodsen, was allegedly never friends with one of her co-stars. Can you believe it?
Behind the dazzling parties and Upper East Side drama, a friendship fizzled faster than a bad designer handbag. The rumors swirled like a whirlwind, and it’s time to spill the tea on the not-so-friendly dynamics.
Behind the Scenes: Blake Lively and Leighton Meester’s Complicated Relationship Revealed
An interview with Gossip Girl’s executive producer resurfaced, revealing that Blake Lively and Leighton Meester were allegedly never friends. While they played iconic frenemies Serena and Blair, their off-screen relationship didn’t match the drama. In a 2017 chat with Vanity Fair, the showrunner confirmed:
Blake and Leighton were not friends… The two got along just fine on set. They were friendly, but they were not friends like Serena and Blair.
Fast forward to today, and the plot thickens with Lively’s film, It Ends With Us, hitting cinemas amid controversy. Fans are splitting up about reported tensions between Lively and co-star/director Justin Baldoni.
Rumors of clashes over film edits swirled, especially after an uncomfortable interview experience with Lively resurfaced online. Adding gasoline to the fire, Baldoni reportedly hired crisis PR guru Melissa Nathan, known for representing Johnny Depp.
The gossip doesn’t stop there! Back in 2008, New York Magazine noted that Lively and Meester “avoided each other like the plague” on set, causing fellow cast members to take sides. And the wardrobe drama? A source revealed tensions flared over Meester’s wardrobe budget, leaving Lively feeling slighted.
Ultimately, a rep for Lively stated, “Blake and Leighton have never been best friends.” So, while fans cherished the onscreen bond, the real-life connection was decidedly less glamorous!
Birthday Cheer: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Shine in Quirky Style for 48th Celebration
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds embraced their cute, quirky style for his 48th birthday! After catching & Juliet on October 23, they chatted with the cast like proud theater parents. Lively rocked a white polka dot midi-dress and matching Mary Janes, while Reynolds donned a patterned sweater vest and tapered khakis—seriously dad vibes!
According to People, Lively surprised her husband with the musical tickets, saying, “What do you get him for his birthday? He loves musicals!” They brought their three eldest kids along for the fun, leaving one-year-old Olin at home. Fans loved the couple’s sweet interactions with the cast, proving their family outings are always a hit!
Gossip Girl is available to watch on Max & Apple TV.
