17 surprising things you probably didn't know about 'Gossip Girl'

Christina DambrosioJul 17, 2020, 02:24 IST

There are some things you might not know about "Gossip Girl."Warner Bros. Television Distribution

The CW's "Gossip Girl" has gained a huge following since its 2007 premiere.
It helped launch the careers of Blake Lively and Leighton Meester and influenced fashion trends of the 2010s.
"Gossip Girl" is based on a book series, and the author Cecily von Ziegesar had an issue with one of the main characters on the TV show.
Blake Lively almost turned down the role of Serena, and Jennifer Lawrence auditioned for it.

When The CW's "Gossip Girl" aired its last episode in December 2012, nearly 1.5 million people tuned in to find out the true identity of the show's narrator, Gossip Girl, who was voiced by Kristen Bell.

Viewers were shocked and delighted by the finale, but even the biggest fans might not know everything about how the show was made.

Here are some behind-the-scenes secrets about "Gossip Girl."

Warning: This slideshow contains spoilers for "Gossip Girl."

January 26 was named "Gossip Girl Day" in New York City in 2012.

Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the holiday. CW

Jennifer Lawrence wanted to play Serena van der Woodsen.

Jennifer Lawrence was reportedly "bummed" that she didn't get the part. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

"Gossip Girl" was shot on location in New York City.

The scenes may look familiar to New York locals. The CW

Each episode title is a play on a famous movie.

Some fans picked up on the trend. CW

Lively and Penn Badgley dated and then secretly broke up while they were filming the show.

Even the producers didn't know they broke up. Evan Agostini/AP

Lively and Meester weren't as close as Serena and Blair.

They were "friendly" on set. AP Photo/Peter Kramer

Serena and Blair's wardrobes were inspired by fashion icons.

Kate Moss and Audrey Hepburn were inspirations behind the characters' styles. The CW

Badgley didn't know he was Gossip Girl.

Producers didn't want it to affect his performance. Charles Sykes/AP

Meester proved she was meant to play Blair Waldorf.

Leighton Meester impressed the producers. The CW

Lively shot her "Gossip Girl" wedding just a month after her own.

She wore a stunning gold dress on the show. The CW

There are a few international "Gossip Girl" spin-offs and remakes.

The Mexican drama "Gossip Girl: Acapulco" only ran for one season. Warner Bros. Television Distribution

Fan-favorite Dorota got a spin-off too.

Dorota briefly had her own show. CW

Real Upper East Side teens had a few issues with how the students were portrayed on the show.

Some schools reportedly banned their students from watching the show. Warner Bros. Television Distribution

"Gossip Girl" was based on a book series by Cecily von Ziegesar, and the author had one major issue with the TV adaptation.

Cecily von Ziegesar wasn't a fan of Vanessa's character. The CW

Lively originally turned down the role of Serena van der Woodsen.

Blake Lively didn't want the role to get in her way of going to college. The CW

The show was targeted by hackers who leaked the scripts.

Scripts were being leaked on the internet. The CW

The costumes had a major influence on retail trends in the 2010s.

Designers wanted Serena and Blair to wear their clothing. The CW

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