In a move that sent the internet into a veritable frenzy, Hollywood A-lister Blake Lively has sent Gossip Girl devotees spiralling down memory lane. The actress, 36, took to her official Instagram account to post a tantalising behind-the-scenes snapshot featuring her former co-star and on-screen romance, Penn Badgley.
A Blast From The Past
The black-and-white photograph offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the making of the iconic CW series. It captures a much younger Lively and Badgley in a moment of relaxed camaraderie between takes, a stark contrast to the often-dramatic lives of their characters, Manhattan's elite Serena van der Woodsen and brooding Brooklyn writer Dan 'Lonely Boy' Humphrey.
Lively's accompanying caption sent a clear message to her millions of followers: the bonds forged on the Upper East Side run deep. Her post sent waves of nostalgia across social media platforms, with fans immediately flooding the comments section with their favourite quotes, memes, and heartfelt messages about the show's impact.
XOXO, The Gossip Is Back
The timing of the post is particularly poignant. The original series, which aired from 2007 to 2012, has found a whole new generation of admirers through streaming services. Furthermore, it comes on the heels of the conclusion of the show's HBO Max reboot, which has reignited interest in the lives of the original cast members.
While the two actors have pursued vastly different career paths since the show's finale—Lively into blockbuster films and her lifestyle brand, and Badgley into critical acclaim for his chilling role in Netflix's You—this shared moment proves some on-screen chemistry never truly fades. The post serves as a powerful reminder of the cultural phenomenon that defined a decade of teen drama and cemented its stars as household names.
