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Blake Lively just marked the 18th anniversary of Gossip Girl's premiere with a heartfelt Instagram post. She shared a carousel of rare behind-the-scenes photos featuring co-stars like Leighton Meester and the late Michelle Trachtenberg. In her caption, she emotionally referred to the show as her "college" and "education" during its six-year run. The post instantly sent fans into a wave of nostalgia for the iconic teen drama.

Key Points: Blake Lively Celebrates 18 Years of Gossip Girl With Rare BTS Photos

  • Blake Lively shares rare BTS photos with full original cast on Instagram
  • Calls the show her "college" and "education" for six years
  • Post features late Michelle Trachtenberg and Leighton Meester hugs
  • Fans across social media get nostalgic for the cultural phenomenon
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Blake Lively celebrates 18 years of 'Gossip Girl', drops rare BTS with Michelle Trachtenberg, Penn Badgley and others

Blake Lively shares nostalgic behind-the-scenes photos with Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, and the cast to mark 18 years since Gossip Girl premiered.

"This show was my college. It was my education, my social life, my hardwork - Blake Lively"

Los Angeles, September 22

Hollywood star Blake Lively is celebrating 18 years of her popular teen drama, 'Gossip Girl'.

Taking to her Instagram, Blake shared a carousel of pictures from the days of working on the show, also featuring her co-actors and other team members. Multiple pictures show the actor hugging her on-screen best friend Leighton Meester, who played Blair Waldorf.

Others show Blake with the late Michelle Trachtenberg, Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick, and Chace Crawford among others.

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"the summer gossip girl turned 18...This show was my college. It was my education, my social life, my hardwork, my late nights and early mornings, my teacher. New York City and Silvercup Studios (& sometimes. Paris was my campus for SIX years. So many memories. What. A. Decade. What a University," the actor wrote in her caption.

The post quickly reached 'Gossip Girl' fans across social media platforms as they got nostalgic, remembering how the show created a cultural phenomenon.

One wrote, "So many memories... so much fun," while another added, "so precious omg."

The Gossip Girl began in 2007 and concluded in 2012, running for 121 episodes. The show featured Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Ed Westwick, Chace Crawford, Kelly Rutherford, Matthew Settle and Jessica Szohr in the lead roles.

It followed a group of wealthy New York teens whose scandalous lifestyles are repeatedly disrupted by an anonymous blogger known only as Gossip Girl, reported Variety.'

On the work front for Blake Lively, the actor will soon lead the upcoming action-romantic comedy titled 'The Survival List', marking her first theatrical project following a legal dispute with director Justin Baldoni over the film 'It Ends With Us."

Lively sued Baldoni for sexual harassment and retaliation, alleging that the makers launched a smear campaign against her after she complained about the conditions on the film's set.

Baldoni also filed a defamation suit against Lively, which was later dismissed.

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Rohit P
Can't believe it's been 18 years! This show defined a generation. Though sometimes the drama was too much, the fashion and New York vibes were iconic. Good to see Blake celebrating the memories.
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Sarah B
The nostalgia hit hard! But honestly, the recent legal issues with Justin Baldoni make me worried about Blake's future projects. Hope she gets the respect she deserves in the industry.
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Aditya G
Gossip Girl was like our window to American high society. Though quite exaggerated, it was entertaining. Blake's caption is so heartfelt - shows how much the show meant to her.
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Nisha Z
XOXO forever! This show taught me more about fashion than any magazine. Still remember trying to copy Blair's headbands in college 😂 Good times!
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Michael C
While I enjoyed the show, I hope the industry addresses the serious issues Blake raised about workplace harassment. Talent should never have to face such situations.
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Kavya N
🩷 The Serena-Blair friendship was everything! Though the show ended years ago, these throwback pics bring back so many memories. Can't wait to see Blake in her new movie!

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