They’re not as wealthy as the characters on the show
Gossip Girl immersed us in the glamorous world of Manhattan’s elite and introduced us to a cast of talented actors who have since become well-known. The show premiered in 2007 and ran for six seasons until it ended in 2012, leaving an irreplaceable mark on pop culture.
All the characters on the show are supposed to be super rich, so it’s natural to wonder about the real fortunes of the stars who play them. Here you can get a glimpse of the Gossip Girl cast’s net worth, ranked from lowest to highest according to their estimated wealth.
10. Kelly Rutherford – $1 million
Kelly Rutherford, who plays Lily van der Woodsen, made headlines for her custody battle with her ex-husband. She also struggled financially and declared bankruptcy during her divorce proceedings. Although Rutherford has not worked on any recent projects, she remains active on social media.
9. Matthew Settle – $4 million
Matthew Settle, best known for his role as Rufus Humphrey, has also appeared in films such as “So Undercover” and “The Faith of Anna Waters.” However, his last role was in the 2017 film Valentine.
8. Jessica Schorr – $4 million
Jessica Szohr, best known for her role as Vanessa Abrams, has continued to grow her acting career, appearing in films such as Ted 2 and the Shameless series. She is engaged to NHL player Brad Richardson, and the couple have one child together.
7. Taylor Momsen – $4 million
Taylor Momsen, best known for her role as Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl from 2007 to 2010, left acting to pursue her passion for music. In 2011, she announced that she would retire from her acting career to focus on her singing career as the lead singer of the rock band The Pretty Reckless.
6. Chace Crawford – $6 million
After playing Nate Archibald, Chace Crawford has been busy with his acting career, appearing in films and series such as The Boys and Inheritance. He has also started voice acting for the English anime “Belle”.
5. Ed Westwick – $6 million
Ed Westwick, who plays Chuck Bass, is currently engaged to actress and model Amy Jackson. Since starring in Gossip Girl, Westwick has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, including Enemy Line and White Gold. Recently, he has also been focusing on the production industry.
4. Michelle Trachtenberg – $7 million
After seemingly taking a break from acting for several years, Michelle Trachtenberg made an explosive return to the big screen when she reprized her role as Georgina Sparks in the Gossip Girl reboot.
3. Penn Badgley – $8 million
Penn Badgley, who plays Dan Humphrey, has had a successful acting career, most notably playing the role of Joe Goldberg in the critically acclaimed streaming horror and thriller series You. His acting has earned him awards such as Best Actor for Streaming His Service. Penn also hosts his own podcast called Podcrushed.
Apart from his professional activities, Penn is married to Domino Kirke, with whom he has a child and has accepted his role as a stepfather from a previous relationship.
2. Leighton Meester – $16 million
Leighton Meester, best known for her role as Blair Waldorf, is married to fellow actor Adam Brody and they have a daughter and a son. While juggling his family responsibilities with both his acting and music careers, Leighton gracefully steps into the spotlight while also dedicating his time to various philanthropic efforts.
1. Blake Lively – $30 million
Blake Lively, who plays Serena van der Woodsen, is famously married to her Green Lantern co-star Ryan Reynolds, and they’ve started a family together, recently welcoming their fourth child together. She is known for her close friendship with Taylor Swift, and has a song called “Betty” after Swift’s third child.
Blake is known for her stunning looks, which earned her the title of Met Gala Queen. However, she was noticeably absent from this year’s event due to filming for It Ends With Us.
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