Blake Lively Shares Rare Never-Before-Seen Gossip Girl Photos for 18th Anniversary

Blake Lively celebrated the 18th anniversary of the iconic teen drama "Gossip Girl" by sharing a collection of rare, behind-the-scenes photos from the show's set, offering fans a nostalgic glimpse into the series that ran for six seasons and 121 episodes. She described the show as her "college," highlighting its significance in shaping her career and life, with New York City and Silvercup Studios as her campus for six years. The shared images included moments with co-stars Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick, Chace Crawford, and the late Michelle Trachtenberg, who passed away earlier this year; Lively also paid tribute to Trachtenberg, recalling her vibrant personality and loyalty. These photos showed candid scenes from makeup sessions to fun off-screen antics, such as bowling nights and playful moments with the cast. Lively collaborated with longtime friends to unearth these rare shots, emphasizing their uniqueness and the deep bond among the cast members. While the post sparked nostalgia among fans, it coincided with Lively's ongoing legal battle related to a 2024 film, though the focus remained on the cherished memories from "Gossip Girl."