Leighton Meester, known for her role as Blair Waldorf on the hit TV show Gossip Girl, recently shared in an interview that fans still hold a sense of nostalgia for the series. Despite the show debuting in 2007 and ending in 2012, Meester pointed out that many fans who now recognize her from Gossip Girl weren’t even born when the show first aired. In a recent interview promoting her new series, Good Cop/Bad Cop, Meester, now 38, mentioned how some people label the show as ‘vintage’ and how surreal it is to have fans who were not even alive during the initial run of the series.
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/Leighton-Meester-gossip-girl-022025-f66ae3fcec60456fbcb44e09095b29d7.jpg)
Intriguingly, Meester remarked that there is an interesting mix of long-time fans who followed the show during its original run and new viewers who are just discovering it. She highlighted how the absence of social media during the show’s early days adds to its appeal as a comfort watch for many. The absence of constant online connectivity during that time made the show even more special for viewers, creating a unique and cherished viewing experience that resonates with audiences, even years later.
Although Gossip Girl wrapped up in 2012 after six successful seasons, Meester mentioned that the fan base for the show continues to grow as new audiences stumble upon it. The show, based on the Cecily von Ziegesar book series, followed the lives of wealthy teenagers on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Alongside Meester, Gossip Girl featured a talented ensemble cast including Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, and Ed Westwick, creating memorable characters that left a lasting impact on viewers.
Meester, who married actor Adam Brody in 2014, has ventured into various projects since her time on Gossip Girl. The couple shares two children together, a daughter named Arlo, 9, and a son, 4, whose name has not been publicly revealed. Regarding their own viewing habits, Brody revealed in a recent interview that they do not typically rewatch each other’s shows, but he left the possibility open for revisiting them in the future, especially when their children grow older and show interest in their parents’ work.
Adding to their professional collaboration, it was announced on Feb. 20 that Meester will be joining the cast of her husband’s Netflix hit, Nobody Wants This, for its second season. The on-screen reunion for the couple promises an exciting project for fans who have followed their individual careers post-Gossip Girl. As they continue to navigate their acting careers and family life, Meester and Brody’s partnership both on and off the screen remains a point of interest for their admirers.
The enduring popularity of Gossip Girl and the ongoing success of its cast members in various projects serve as a testament to the show’s cultural impact and the lasting connection it has with its audience. As Meester continues to engage with fans old and new, her reflections on the show’s legacy offer a glimpse into the enduring appeal of stories that resonate across generations, capturing the hearts of viewers and leaving a lasting imprint in the world of television.