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The Short Version
During their six seasons co-starring on Gossip Girl, media reports frequently alleged behind-the-scenes tension between Blake Lively and Leighton Meester. Representatives clarified they were professional colleagues rather than close personal friends, and public interest in their reported rift re-emerged years later in court filings and media commentary.
Latest Development
Meester named in crisis PR document cited in Lively's legal filing
Blake Lively filed a civil rights complaint against director Justin Baldoni including alleged crisis PR planning documents. One document proposed deflecting negative publicity by pointing to past co-stars with whom Lively allegedly had workplace issues, listing Meester, Anna Kendrick, and Ben Affleck.
December 21, 2024 · Legal filing
The Beef
Chronological, newest first. Every entry cites a source.
Beef timeline
December 21, 2024
Meester named in crisis PR document cited in Lively's legal filing
Legal filingBlake Lively filed a civil rights complaint against director Justin Baldoni including alleged crisis PR planning documents. One document proposed deflecting negative publicity by pointing to past co-stars with whom Lively allegedly had workplace issues, listing Meester, Anna Kendrick, and Ben Affleck.
Source ↗2011
Reports allege friction over wardrobe budget
ReportedMedia reports cited sources alleging that an increased wardrobe budget for Meester led to feelings of friction on set.
Source ↗2008
Reports surface alleging tension on the Gossip Girl set
ReportedReports from New York Magazine and media outlets claimed Blake Lively and Leighton Meester avoided each other on set. Lively's publicist issued a statement clarifying that while they were not best friends, they worked professionally together.
Source ↗2008
Lively and Meester address feud rumors in set interview
Public statementDuring an on-set cast interview, Meester dismissed rumors of a feud, stating that the cast got along well, while Lively playfully joked about catfighting for the cameras.
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Where It Stands
Dormant. The reported feud remains dormant. Both actresses have pursued separate careers and personal lives, though media commentary and court documents continue to reference their history as Gossip Girl co-stars.
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Sources
- 1.SourceMeester named in crisis PR document cited in Lively's legal filing · Dec 21, 2024
- 2.SourceReports allege friction over wardrobe budget ·
- 3.SourceReports surface alleging tension on the Gossip Girl set ·
- 4.SourceLively and Meester address feud rumors in set interview ·
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