Spotted: Stylish Throwback Photos from Blake Lively'sGossip GirlEra

Mar. 15, 2025

Blake Lively on Gossip Girl through the years.Photo:James Devaney/WireImage (2); Cw Network/Kobal/Shutterstock

James Devaney/WireImage (2); Cw Network/Kobal/Shutterstock

Blake Livelyis seemingly everywhere right now.The 36-year-old actress recently faced off against her husband,Ryan Reynolds, providing the voice forLadypool in Marvel’sDeadpool vs. Wolverine. She wowed at the film’s July 22 world premiere in a stunningskintight crimson lookthat echoed Reynolds’s anti-hero character’s costume.She’s on the cover ofVogue’s September issue, starring in aBaz Luhrmann-directed fashion spread. And she’s beenstealing the spotlight in floral looksas she promotes her latest film,It Ends with Us, in theaters Aug. 9.All this Lively in our lives has us reminiscing about the days when she was just a humble Upper East Side socialite with an enviable wardrobe, cascading locks and a glamorously messy love life inGossip Girl.Here, take a look back at Lively’s Serena van der Woodsen era.

Blake Livelyis seemingly everywhere right now.

The 36-year-old actress recently faced off against her husband,Ryan Reynolds, providing the voice forLadypool in Marvel’sDeadpool vs. Wolverine. She wowed at the film’s July 22 world premiere in a stunningskintight crimson lookthat echoed Reynolds’s anti-hero character’s costume.

She’s on the cover ofVogue’s September issue, starring in aBaz Luhrmann-directed fashion spread. And she’s beenstealing the spotlight in floral looksas she promotes her latest film,It Ends with Us, in theaters Aug. 9.

All this Lively in our lives has us reminiscing about the days when she was just a humble Upper East Side socialite with an enviable wardrobe, cascading locks and a glamorously messy love life inGossip Girl.

Here, take a look back at Lively’s Serena van der Woodsen era.

01of 18Schoolgirl ChicBlake Lively in season 1 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2007.Cw Network/Kobal/ShutterstockGossip Girl’s fictional Constance Billard School for Girls may have had one of the loosest dress codes imaginable. Blake Lively’s Serena and co. were always able to make their prep school uniforms their own.

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Schoolgirl Chic

Blake Lively in season 1 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2007.Cw Network/Kobal/Shutterstock

Cw Network/Kobal/Shutterstock

Gossip Girl’s fictional Constance Billard School for Girls may have had one of the loosest dress codes imaginable. Blake Lively’s Serena and co. were always able to make their prep school uniforms their own.

02of 18Coat of ArmsBlake Lively in ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2007.James Devaney/WireImageSerena may have been a magnet for drama, but Blake Lively always made her character look put together.

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Coat of Arms

Blake Lively in ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2007.James Devaney/WireImage

James Devaney/WireImage

Serena may have been a magnet for drama, but Blake Lively always made her character look put together.

03of 18Buckle UpBlake Lively in ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2008.James Devaney/WireImage)Blake Lively made Upper East Side style look effortless inGossip Girl’s first season.

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Buckle Up

Blake Lively in ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2008.James Devaney/WireImage)

James Devaney/WireImage)

Blake Lively made Upper East Side style look effortless inGossip Girl’s first season.

04of 18Little Black JacketBlake Lively in ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2008.James Devaney/WireImageBlake Lively’s character seemed to have an endless supply of very 2008 little leather jackets to pair with her school uniform.

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Little Black Jacket

Blake Lively in ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2008.James Devaney/WireImage

Blake Lively’s character seemed to have an endless supply of very 2008 little leather jackets to pair with her school uniform.

05of 18Beach GlamorBlake Lively in ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2008.James Devaney/WireImageBlake Lively’s Serena even looked red-carpet ready on the beach!

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Beach Glamor

Blake Lively’s Serena even looked red-carpet ready on the beach!

06of 18Best of FrenemiesLeighton Meester and Blake Lively in ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2008.James Devaney/WireImageIn a rare moment of harmony, Blair (Leighton Meester) and Serena (Blake Lively) were giving off very Charlotte-and-Carrie vibes.

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Best of Frenemies

Leighton Meester and Blake Lively in ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2008.James Devaney/WireImage

In a rare moment of harmony, Blair (Leighton Meester) and Serena (Blake Lively) were giving off very Charlotte-and-Carrie vibes.

07of 18Boho RhapsodyBlake Lively in season 1 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2007.The CWSeason 1’s second episode, “The Wild Brunch,” found Serena trying to sort out the prior night’s drama while looking fabulously bohemian.

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Boho Rhapsody

Blake Lively in season 1 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2007.The CW

The CW

Season 1’s second episode, “The Wild Brunch,” found Serena trying to sort out the prior night’s drama while looking fabulously bohemian.

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Runway Moment

Blake Lively in season 2 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2008.The CW

09of 18Even It-Girls Get the BluesBlake Lively in season 2 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2008.The CWA revelation about a new beau had Serena taking to her bed in season 2, episode 10, “Bonfire of the Vanity.”

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Even It-Girls Get the Blues

A revelation about a new beau had Serena taking to her bed in season 2, episode 10, “Bonfire of the Vanity.”

10of 18Talking TurkeyBlake Lively and Penn Badgley in season 2 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2008.The CW/Courtesy Everett CollectionSame bed, different look: Serena pulled it together for a chat with Dan (Penn Badgely) in season 2’s Thanksgiving episode, “The Magnificent Archibalds.”

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Talking Turkey

Blake Lively and Penn Badgley in season 2 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2008.The CW/Courtesy Everett Collection

The CW/Courtesy Everett Collection

Same bed, different look: Serena pulled it together for a chat with Dan (Penn Badgely) in season 2’s Thanksgiving episode, “The Magnificent Archibalds.”

11of 18Fashion FaceoffBlake Lively in season 3 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2009.The CWGlamazon vs. Peacock: Serena went head-to-head withGossip Girl’s dastardly Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) in season 3’s second episode, “The Freshman.”

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Fashion Faceoff

Blake Lively in season 3 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2009.The CW

Glamazon vs. Peacock: Serena went head-to-head withGossip Girl’s dastardly Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) in season 3’s second episode, “The Freshman.”

12of 18Paris MatchLeighton Meester and Blake Lively in season 4 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2010.The CWA trip to Paris inGossip Girl’s season 4 premiere definitely upped the fashion ante for Blair (Leighton Meester) and Serena.

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Paris Match

Leighton Meester and Blake Lively in season 4 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2010.The CW

A trip to Paris inGossip Girl’s season 4 premiere definitely upped the fashion ante for Blair (Leighton Meester) and Serena.

13of 18Je Ne Sais QuoiBlake Lively and Leighton Meester in season 4 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2010.Serena and Blair brought that certain American something to the streets of Paris.

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Je Ne Sais Quoi

Blake Lively and Leighton Meester in season 4 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2010.

Serena and Blair brought that certain American something to the streets of Paris.

14of 18Siren SongBlake Lively in season 4 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2010.EverettCaught up in a will-they-won’t-they situation with her dreamy college professor, Serena wore a dress in the season 4 episode “War at the Roses” that definitely said “they will.”

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Siren Song

Blake Lively in season 4 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2010.Everett

Caught up in a will-they-won’t-they situation with her dreamy college professor, Serena wore a dress in the season 4 episode “War at the Roses” that definitely said “they will.”

15of 18In the TweedsBlake Lively in season 4 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2010.The CWRemember when Serena found out she had a secret cousin in season 4? Oh,Gossip Girl! How we miss your soapy nonsense!

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In the Tweeds

Blake Lively in season 4 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2010.The CW

Remember when Serena found out she had a secret cousin in season 4? Oh,Gossip Girl! How we miss your soapy nonsense!

16of 18Green-Eyed MonsterBlake Lively in season 4 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2010.The CWToward the end of season 4, a jealous Serena broke bad — while looking good — trying to break up bestie Blair and the French prince she was dating.

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Green-Eyed Monster

Toward the end of season 4, a jealous Serena broke bad — while looking good — trying to break up bestie Blair and the French prince she was dating.

17of 18L.A. LadyBlake Lively in season 5 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2011.The CWAfter forsaking New York for California at the end of season 4, the Upper East Side’s top blonde, Serena van der Woodsen, spent season 5’s early episodes slumming it in L.A.

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L.A. Lady

Blake Lively in season 5 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2011.The CW

After forsaking New York for California at the end of season 4, the Upper East Side’s top blonde, Serena van der Woodsen, spent season 5’s early episodes slumming it in L.A.

18of 18Spoiler Alert?Blake Lively in season 6 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2012.The CWSerena was never going to get married in a traditional white dress.Gossip Girl’s series finale saw Blake Lively’s character walking down the aisle in a daring gold metallic gown.

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Spoiler Alert?

Blake Lively in season 6 of ‘Gossip Girl’ in 2012.The CW

Serena was never going to get married in a traditional white dress.Gossip Girl’s series finale saw Blake Lively’s character walking down the aisle in a daring gold metallic gown.

source: people.com