Get All the Dirt on Where the Gossip Girl Cast Is Now, XOXO

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As a character on a popular TV drama famously stated, “True love always finds a way.”

Interestingly, Leighton Meester met Adam Brody in 2011, near the end of her time playing Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl. She didn’t immediately know he was the person she’d end up with, though.

She realized she’d made some ‘false starts’ in relationships, recalling an episode of her former costar Penn Badgley’s podcast, Podcrushed, from February. She joked that her current husband was someone she’d initially needed to explore other connections with, and now wonders why she didn’t recognize him right away, questioning if those other relationships were truly a mistake.

Besides a few other relationships, their connection lasted—Blake Lively and Brody Jenner married in 2014 and have two children. Eventually, their paths crossed with those of Kristen Bell and her husband, as Lively joined the cast of their popular romantic comedy series, Nobody Wants This.

Unlike a complicated situation, this casting choice feels straightforward and positive. In February 2025, Bell told Extra that having the real-life wife of The OC star join the project “just feels right and is great.”

Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) found happiness, but did Blair Waldorf achieve the same when she married Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) in the final episode? Serena’s friend, Meester, is turning forty on April 9th.

Was Dan Humphrey, the surprisingly active blogger played by Penn Badgley, actually supposed to end up with Blake Lively’s Serena van der Woodsen?

On the podcast Podcrushed, Badgley shared his belief that he and Meester ultimately found their perfect matches, a sentiment Meester echoed, agreeing that he was right.

Oh my gosh, it makes me SO happy to see that the cast of the show – you know, the ones who played all those ridiculously wealthy characters – are actually doing really well for themselves even now, years after the series ended in 2012! It’s like, they deserved all the success, and I’m just thrilled to see them thriving!

It’s usually best to avoid seeking out information that might upset you, but this is an exception. Keep reading to discover what the cast of Gossip Girl is doing today.

Since the popular show Gossip Girl ended, the actress who played Serena van der Woodsen has been consistently working on new projects.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds got married on September 9, 2012, and have four children together: daughters James, Inez, and Betty, and their son Olin, who was born in 2023.

Blake Lively, known for her roles in films like The Age of Adaline, The Shallows, and A Simple Favor, has been involved in a legal dispute with actor and director Justin Baldoni (It Ends With Us) since late 2024. Lively initially accused Baldoni of inappropriate behavior and retaliation. While Baldoni countersued, claiming defamation, a judge dismissed his case in June 2025.

In April 2026, a judge dismissed 10 of the 13 accusations made by Lively, including claims of sexual harassment. However, a trial between the two sides is still scheduled for May.

In an Instagram Story posted on April 3rd, Blake Lively spoke out about how the lawsuit she’s involved in is being unfairly portrayed as just celebrity gossip. She explained that framing it this way is intentional – a tactic to distract people from recognizing the parallels between her experience and their own. Lively emphasized that the emotional and physical harm caused by online harassment is genuine, and that it constitutes abuse, which is a widespread problem.

After becoming known for his role as Dan Humphrey (and famously being revealed as Gossip Girl!), Badgley took on an even more intense part, portraying the stalker Joe Goldberg in the popular Netflix series You.

However, the actor who had an on-and-off romantic relationship with Lively during the first few seasons of Gossip Girl is actually a dedicated family man.

He married Domino Kirke in February 2017, and they now have three sons, including twins born in September 2025.

Leighton Meester, known for her role as the wealthy Blair Waldorf, is still a popular actress, now appearing in the CW/Stan series Good Cop/Bad Cop.

Danneel Ackles (Meester) married actor Adam Brody in 2014. They have two children: a daughter named Arlo, born in 2015, and a son born in 2020, whose name they’ve kept private.

You know, looking back on my time on Gossip Girl, I honestly wouldn’t change a thing. I’m genuinely happy with where I am in life now. And it’s not just about personal things – finding my partner and becoming a mom have been incredible. I also feel really fulfilled professionally; I’m truly in a place where I want to be with my career. It’s a wonderful feeling to have all those pieces fall into place!

Following his time playing Nate Archibald, Chace Crawford went on to star in the ABC series Blood & Oil and appeared in films including Eloise, All About Nina, and Reunion.

Since 2019, the Texas-born actor has been playing the character Kevin, also known as The Deep, in Amazon’s darkly humorous superhero series, The Boys.

Ed Westwick became well-known for his role as Chuck Bass on the show Gossip Girl. After that, he played Tybalt in the 2013 film Romeo & Juliet and had a leading role in the 2015 TV series Wicked City, though it was cancelled quickly.

In late 2017, the Los Angeles Police Department began investigating accusations of sexual assault against actor Trevor Westwick, which he refuted. By July 2018, the Los Angeles County District Attorney decided not to pursue charges. They found insufficient evidence in two cases, and the third accuser stopped working with investigators.

After allegations surfaced, scenes featuring Westwick, who originally appeared in the 2018 Agatha Christie adaptation Ordeal by Innocence, were refilmed.

Having resolved some personal issues, Westwick married his girlfriend Amy Jackson in Italy in August 2024. They later welcomed their son, Oscar, in March 2025. Oscar joined Amy’s son, Andreas, from a previous relationship, completing their family.

Taylor Momsen, who played Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl, has changed a lot since she first started out. Though she was only 14 when she began on the show, she left in 2010 to pursue her lifelong dream of a music career. By 17, she had already formed her band, The Pretty Reckless.

When asked about returning to acting, she told TopMob at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards – her first red carpet appearance in five years – that she’s open to the possibility. “I don’t rule anything out anymore,” she said, “especially with everything happening in the world.” However, she added that she doesn’t have any plans to act right now.

You know, as someone who’s spent a lot of time thinking about relationships and connection, I’ve always been a pretty trusting person. But I’m also naturally cautious, so when I do let someone in – whether it’s as a friend or something more – it’s a really deep connection. I see it as a lifelong bond, honestly. It’s a big deal for me to open up, and when I do, it means that person is truly special.

I first noticed Jessica Szohr when she played Vanessa Abrams on GG, and she instantly became one of my favorite actresses! Since then, I’ve been thrilled to see her in so many different projects – she was great in films like The Internship, Ted 2, and Two Night Stand. And I’ve really enjoyed her work on TV shows like Kingdom, Shameless, and The Orville too. She’s consistently fantastic!

She and her fiancé, hockey player Brad Richardson, welcomed their daughter, Bowie Ella, in January 2021. They later got married in August 2024.

The narrator of the Gossip Girl reboot, known for her sarcastic tone, ended up being a surprising reveal when the blog’s true creator was discovered.

Kristen Bell has had a steady career and personal life. She and her husband, Dax Shepard, who she married in 2013, have two daughters, Lincoln and Delta. Bell has also become a prominent figure in Hollywood, hosting the Actor (formerly SAG) Awards three times.

Following the end of the original series in 2012, Kristen Bell returned to her role as Veronica Mars in a 2014 movie and the 2019 revival of the show. She also appeared in popular projects like NBC’s The Good Place, the Bad Moms movies, and voiced the character of Anna in Disney’s Frozen films.

Beginning in 2024, she began acting alongside Adam Brody (who is married to Leighton Meester in real life) in the Netflix series Nobody Wants This.

Did you know Sebastian Stan, who plays Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was also on Gossip Girl? He played the character Carter Baizen in 11 episodes between 2007 and 2010, and actually dated Blake Lively (who played Serena van der Woodsen) during that time.

Sebastian Stan is now widely recognized for playing Bucky Barnes, also known as the Winter Soldier, in the Captain America and Avengers movies. He’s also appeared in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier alongside Anthony Mackie, and the Hulu series Pam & Tommy.

In 2025, Stan received a Golden Globe Award for his role in A Different Man, where he played an actor struggling with his identity following facial reconstructive surgery. Shortly after, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Donald Trump in the 1980s biopic The Apprentice.

IRL, the Romanian-born actor has been dating Annabelle Wallis since at least 2022.

During her six episodes on the show DD, the former Disney Channel actress played Olivia Burke, a Hollywood star who had a romantic relationship with Dan while they were both students at NYU. She’s also known for being involved in a memorable threesome with Dan and his close friend, Vanessa.

Duff has appeared in shows like Younger and How I Met Your Father. A planned reboot of Lizzie McGuire for Disney+ was unfortunately cancelled.

Hilary Duff has four children: a son named Luca with her ex-husband Mike Comrie, and three daughters – Banks, Mae, and Townes – with her husband, Matthew Koma. She and Matthew Koma got married in 2019.

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2026-04-09 10:18