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Are Gossip Girl stars Blake Lively and Leighton Meester still friends?

ByStefani Munro|
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: (L-R) Actresses Leighton Meester and Blake Lively attend the Governors Ball for the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: (L-R) Actresses Leighton Meester and Blake Lively attend the Governors Ball for the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

It’s been quite the journey since we last caught a glimpse of Gossip Girl’s glamorous world on our Netflix screens. From Serena van der Woodsen’s soaring elegance to Blair Waldorf’s queen bee charisma, the dynamic duo of Blake Lively and Leighton Meester captured our hearts and left us longing for more.

Since the original Gossip Girl bid farewell to Netflix and found a new home on HBO Max, our screens have been somewhat void of the glamorous drama that once enthralled us. But as rumors circulate about a possible reunion on the streaming platform, hope springs eternal for a chance to catch up with our Upper East Side favorites once more.

As we eagerly await any news on a Gossip Girl homecoming, we can’t help but imagine what it would be like to see Blake and Leighton back together, resuming their roles as the ultimate BFF duo. Their on-screen chemistry was undeniable, but what about their real-life friendship? Have they maintained the close bond that charmed us off-camera as well? Are Blake Lively and Leighton Meester still friends?

Join us as dive into the mystery of the Gossip Girl stars friendship status in 2023!

Gossip Girl: Are Blake Lively and Leighton Meester still friends?

Despite their on-screen chemistry as Serena and Blair on Gossip Girl, Blake Lively and Leighton Meester’s off-screen relationship was quite different. According to Josh Safran, a writer on the set, the two actresses were never close friends. In a 2017 Vanity Fair profile, Safran candidly revealed that “Blake and Leighton were not friends.”

While there were no major conflicts between them, their personalities seemed to be the primary reason for the lack of a strong off-screen bond. Blake was described as being “very much in the moment,” while Leighton appeared more reserved and quiet.

Despite not being close friends, when the cameras rolled, they had undeniable chemistry and worked seamlessly, which translated into their characters’ friendship on the show.

Since Gossip Girl concluded, there have been no public sightings of Blake and Leighton together. However, this doesn’t necessarily imply any animosity between them. In 2019, Blake shared a heartfelt throwback photo on Instagram, featuring herself and Leighton presenting at the Emmy Awards together, captioned with “10 years ago” and XOXO emojis. Indicating that Blake holds fond memories of their time together on the show.

So, while Blake Lively and Leighton Meester might not be close friends in real life, they certainly left a lasting impression on viewers with their exceptional performances as Serena and Blair, making them unforgettable characters in the iconic Gossip Girl series!

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