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Blake Lively’s anniversary tribute to Gossip Girl drew heartfelt tributes to her late co-star and friend Michelle Trachtenberg.

Blake Lively has marked a milestone for the series that made her a household name, celebrating 18 years since Gossip Girl first aired with a collection of unseen photographs and a heartfelt tribute to her late co-star Michelle Trachtenberg.

On Sunday, the actress, 38, shared a carousel of images to Instagram, pairing the nostalgic post with Peter Bjorn and John’s 2006 hit Young Folks. “The summer Gossip Girl turned 18…” she captioned the photos, which offered fans a candid glimpse at the behind-the-scenes life on the iconic set.

Leighton Meester, 39, who portrayed her on-screen best friend Blair Waldorf, was one of the characters who appeared in the photos, which revealed wholesome and playful interactions with her fellow cast members.

The pair embraced during filming in just one frame, which was a positive sign of the enduring friendship that surrounded the beloved television show.

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Other shots showed off-duty occurrences between the cast and crew, including a birthday party at a bowling alley and a day spent jumping around a giant inflatable with Lively’s 40-year-old co-star Chace Crawford.

Ed Westwick, 38, and Penn Badgley, 38, both posed with the actress while she was wearing Serena van der Woodsen’s renowned gold gown, and in a tongue-in-cheek shot where they and Lively matched up in crisp white shirts.

However, loyal fans of the hit television program were moved by Michelle Trachtenberg’s inclusion.

In 28 episodes of Trachtenberg’s The Scheming Georgina Sparks, Trachtenberg passed away at the age of 39 from diabetes complications.

Lively referred to her friend as “electricity” in her tribute at the time. Because of the change in vibration, you were aware when she entered the room.

Lively once said, “Everything she did, she did 200%,” referring to Trachtenberg’s positive energy and big heart. She was deeply concerned about her work, faced authority head on when she felt something was amiss, and she had the best of both at someone’s joke.

She was “big, bold, and distinctly herself,” and she was fiercely loyal to her friends and courageous for those she loved.

Despite being “a very sensitive and good person,” Lively urged that those fortunate enough to know her and her colleague’s work and heart should be remembered.

Lively compared the experience to a form of education when describing her years on Gossip Girl in general. She said the show was like a college where cast members became “family.”

Gossip Girl, which was co-created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, was a six-season series that ran for 121 episodes.

It established itself as a late 2000s pop culture icon with the addition of Lively, Meester, Badgley, Crawford, and Westwick as its young cast rose to international fame.

18 years later, Lively’s photo archive served as a testament to the show’s legacy and growing popularity as the show’s younger audiences continue to be captivated by the noughties show.

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Blake Lively’s anniversary tribute to Gossip Girl drew heartfelt tributes to her late co-star and friend Michelle Trachtenberg.

Blake Lively has marked a milestone for the series that made her a household name, celebrating 18 years since Gossip Girl first aired with a collection of unseen photographs and a heartfelt tribute to her late co-star Michelle Trachtenberg.

On Sunday, the actress, 38, shared a carousel of images to Instagram, pairing the nostalgic post with Peter Bjorn and John’s 2006 hit Young Folks. “The summer Gossip Girl turned 18…” she captioned the photos, which offered fans a candid glimpse at the behind-the-scenes life on the iconic set.

Leighton Meester, 39, who portrayed her on-screen best friend Blair Waldorf, was one of the characters who appeared in the photos, which revealed wholesome and playful interactions with her fellow cast members.

The pair embraced during filming in just one frame, which was a positive sign of the enduring friendship that surrounded the beloved television show.

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Other shots showed off-duty occurrences between the cast and crew, including a birthday party at a bowling alley and a day spent jumping around a giant inflatable with Lively’s 40-year-old co-star Chace Crawford.

Ed Westwick, 38, and Penn Badgley, 38, both posed with the actress while she was wearing Serena van der Woodsen’s renowned gold gown, and in a tongue-in-cheek shot where they and Lively matched up in crisp white shirts.

However, loyal fans of the hit television program were moved by Michelle Trachtenberg’s inclusion.

In 28 episodes of Trachtenberg’s The Scheming Georgina Sparks, Trachtenberg passed away at the age of 39 from diabetes complications.

Lively referred to her friend as “electricity” in her tribute at the time. Because of the change in vibration, you were aware when she entered the room.

Lively once said, “Everything she did, she did 200%,” referring to Trachtenberg’s positive energy and big heart. She was deeply concerned about her work, faced authority head on when she felt something was amiss, and she had the best of both at someone’s joke.

She was “big, bold, and distinctly herself,” and she was fiercely loyal to her friends and courageous for those she loved.

Despite being “a very sensitive and good person,” Lively urged that those fortunate enough to know her and her colleague’s work and heart should be remembered.

Lively compared the experience to a form of education when describing her years on Gossip Girl in general. She said the show was like a college where cast members became “family.”

Gossip Girl, which was co-created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, was a six-season series that ran for 121 episodes.

It established itself as a late 2000s pop culture icon with the addition of Lively, Meester, Badgley, Crawford, and Westwick as its young cast rose to international fame.

18 years later, Lively’s photo archive served as a testament to the show’s legacy and growing popularity as the show’s younger audiences continue to be captivated by the noughties show.

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In a candid Instagram clip, Georgia Toffolo, the Made in Chelsea star, revealed the “relentless” reality behind her ongoing battle with acne in her 30s.

Georgia Toffolo revealed the extent of her acne issues with some raw photos of the ‘biggest struggle’ of her life.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, took to Instagram to showcase her blemishes and acne scars after attempting to hide them for years. The reality TV favourite has suffered with the condition since the age of 13 – and all throughout her television career, Toff has been battling with self-image issues behind the scenes.

The reality TV star’s skin issues are revealed in her most recent Instagram post, which has already received hundreds of positive comments from fans. Georgia claims that her skin issues are a “unrelenting” reality and posted a video of her flare-ups.

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She remarked, “I want to be open and honest with everyone. My biggest challenge has always been skin. The ups and downs are constant in my skin diary from the past few months.

I never imagined that I would still be fighting acne at the age of 30 because it feels so all-consuming on some days. However, I’ve discovered that making progress does not guarantee perfection.

You can see that it’s about showing kindness to myself even on the most difficult days. I’d love to hear your story in the comments if you’ve ever felt this way. The former I’m A Celeb star was praised by fans who were quick to share their own experiences and advice.

One person said, “You are so beautiful inside and out, and your beauty comes from within.” Another wrote: “I just turned 40 and feel like I’m finally sane!” You are changing the lives of so many people, and I’m sending you big hugs and love for being brave enough to be so open about your journey.

She has spoken on the subject before for the first time. After years of trying to conceal her imperfections with heavy makeup, Toff insisted that she was no longer going to hide or shy away from showing off her natural skin. Back in 2022, she insisted on a motivating video.

In the open video, Toff says, “There are many things that we’re taught in life that define us and our worth, especially as women.” You become aware that these issues are not as significant as they seem. Being vulnerable and real is powerful.

“My skin and acne journey has led me to some of life’s lowest points.” I have been working hard all the while, but it has always been there. To avoid nasty comments, mockery, and hatred, it has been something to conceal.

“But I’m done hiding,” he said, not because our appearance. No filters, covering up, or makeup, we are all beautiful just like we are. You have a right to live your life without being confined by your skin. You have beauty.

While she was juggling a newborn baby with her newborn, Abbey Clancy revealed an awkward encounter she had with another parent at a chemist.

Abbey Clancy has revealed she “wanted to die” after an embarrassing encounter left her “heartbroken”. The 39-year-old model was heavily pregnant and caring for a newborn when she had an awkward interaction with another mum in a chemist.

On her podcast, The Therapy Crouch, which she hosts with her husband Peter Crouch, Abbey shared that the other woman was struggling with a baby who was “kicking off”. It was then that Abbey mistakenly thought the woman was also expecting another child.

She recalled that a woman at the pharmacy had a baby and what she thought was a pregnant tummy at the time of the terrible incident that occurred at nine months pregnant. I said to her, “God, you’re just as crazy as me.”

When the baby started to kick off, I said, “Oh God, we’ve got it all, haven’t we?” and I pleaded with her, “I’m not pregnant, this baby’s weight is this baby’s,” and she said, “I just wanted to die. I was like, “I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry.”

She went, “Don’t worry about it,” and I was heartbroken despite the fact that she had thought it was funny. Never, ever do that’s not good. “It’s not good.

Peter admitted that he never congratulates someone unless they specifically state that they are expecting. He continued, “I sincerely never say congratulations, even when I am aware that someone is clearly eight months pregnant.”

“I still don’t say it,” I said. I’d never consider… I simply wouldn’t mention it, and if someone says, “I’ve got a month to go,” you can go, “Congrats by the way.” You never know, so I’d never say “congratulations” ever.

Sons Johnny and Jack are also parents to their sons, Sophia and Liberty, and Abbey and Peter. After meeting at a bar back in 2006, the pair have been together for almost 20 years.

However, when Peter managed to wind up Abbey just after their initial encounter, their romance started to deteriorate.

Speaking about their first meeting during a Good Morning Britain appearance, Abbey revealed: “When we first met, he begged me for my number and then I went to the loo or the bar, and when I came back, he was talking to another girl. I was like, ‘How dare you?'”.

Abbey demanded her digits back despite Peter insisting that he was “just talking to the other woman.”

I once said, “You can’t give someone your number and then take it back,” he said.

The pair’s romance continued despite the initial hiccup, and they rekindled their union in 2011. The clan reportedly reside in a “magical” Surrey estate with its own cinema room and sprawling grounds, according to OK!

The impressive property is frequently shared on Abbey’s social media channels.

Fans have seen Peter enjoying the home’s outdoor swimming pool and wood play area while grafting at his substantial wooden workstation, which is decorated with football silverware.

In his most recent documentary, Kylie West slammed his ex-wife Kim Kardashian for putting her family in danger. She provided an insight into his complicated life.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s ex-wife were left in agony after Kanye West furiously criticized her. Following the breakdown of his marriage to the billionaire businesswoman, the controversial rapper, now known as Ye, has caused a media frenzy.

West, 48, has previously revealed very private details about his family, including how he “almost killed” his eldest daughter North when he and Kim considered having an abortion. His unsuccessful bid for president in 2020 was the subject of the comments.

West’s behavior grew to be a driving force in their relationship during the final few years of his marriage to Kardashian, 44. In the end, he sold his wife and moved to Chicago. Kim was reduced to tears following one more of Kanye’s outbursts in a new documentary.

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In a clip from In Whose Name?, Kanye is confronted by his cousin, who says, “You’re putting yourself and your family in danger of being murdered”! Despite her promising to protect him, Kynye lashes out at his cousin and asks her to leave.

Kim wiped away tears while acknowledging that “some people will say no” at some point. The TV host continued, “People don’t just start screaming and throwing tantrums, and I don’t just start screaming.” Simply put, that is unacceptable. West retorted, “But that’s just my personality,” while defending himself.

Kim continued, telling her ex-husband, that this was entirely unexpected for him, with him saying, “What do you mean? ” Backstage, I used to scream. She continued, “West wasn’t a daily occurrence for this,” despite the fact that it did. Fans have rallied around Kim since the video was shared online.

One person claimed that because of the way she folded her tissue, she had to go through this too frequently. “I’m glad Kim divorced Kanye,” she added. Look at how he acts toward women in this situation.

Third person wrote, “Wow, I’ll be respecting Kardashians a little more now that I’ve seen these clips… You can see she used to love him, but the patience and loving response are both remarkable. Another said, “It’s actually sad that she didn’t get married the first time, but glad she got out of that circumstance.”

In another clip from the same documentary, West verbally abuses Kris Jenner as she demands that she take his medication. West, who has been given a bipolar disorder, told Kris he would “rather be dead” than take medication.

He yelled at an emotional Kris and yelled, “Y’all demasculated me and made me feel like a piece of s***.” And you only managed to get away with it because you took medication. I prefer to die than take medication. My hospital visit was not personally impacted by any of the family’s policies, but if you want to go online, that’s 50% of what people say. At least. “Am I lying?”

When Kris said it wasn’t important, he saw red and screamed over her, “It does matter! It matters a lot! It is important, after all! the Kardashian mother in tears, leaving her. It matters to you and us, she said. Whatever the opinion of the internet is, it is irrelevant. Before he stormed out of the kitchen, Ye, it was important what we thought.

When West inquired about Kris’ mental health, she expressed her emotions and said, “Yes, yes, yes, I’m saying yes.” And she continued, “I love you, I don’t want you to be perfect, I love you,” adding that Kim wanted to love him.

The unapproved documentary, which was produced by Nico Ballesteros, follows West’s life from 2018 to 2024. However, it is unknown how Ballesteros, who was 18 when the filming began, managed to capture so much West-related footage.

Prior to their apparent breakup in 2020, Jessica Mulroney and the Duchess were reportedly close friends. Now, according to reports, she may be writing a tell-all book.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not held back when it comes to airing their grievances with the royal family, but now it seems Meghan is set to be in the firing line.

The Mirror revealed last week that that Jessica Mulroney – Meghan’s former best friend – could be poised to write a tell-all book, which may include some intimate insights into their friendship and subsequent fall-out. And now insiders have revealed Jessica’s true feelings around the saga.

Once upon a time, Meghan and Jessica were close. Meghan called Jessica when Harry proposed, and the Mulroney family played important roles at Harry and Meghan’s wedding in 2018.

However, the two women haven’t seen one another for years, according to sources who claim Meghan abruptly ended her relationship with Jessica in 2020 after she had a relationship with influential Sasha Exeter.

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Jessica’s apparent decision to cut ties was said to be deeply hurt. She complained that their friendship had ended. Jessica is aware of the burial locations of the bodies. An insider told the Daily Mail that Meghan will be concerned.

And people in the publishing world are circling, with an advance of $1million apparently on the table. A source told the Mirror: “Jessica’s explosive story is the one publishers want to get their hands on. She could command up to a seven-figure dollar sum depending on what she is prepared to say.

Jessica’s perspective and her time spent in the royal spotlight as friends with Meghan are of utmost interest. People would be eager to learn what actually transpired between them in Jessica’s book. Here is the true story royal watchers are asking for.

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Jessica was deceived and hurt by these false accusations swirling her, the insider continued. She has experienced emotional suffering since she was actually put through the mud in 2020, watching from the sidelines as it all erupted in falsehoodhood and unable to respond.

After being canceled, this might be her chance to put the allegations against her.

She has the receipts, she claims. Writing a book would give her the chance to reclaim her power and refute the falsehoods that were spread during the bridesmaids’ dress fitting in 2018 for Meghan’s wedding to Harry because no one else at the time had a voice for her and helped her to get the truth out.

Jessica would finally be able to correct all the false narratives that have been fabricated if she pursues a book deal and explain what actually happened at the time.

Jessica has stated that there is “absolutely not” an autobiography in the works, giving the mystery of the broken friendship a new life. However, sources claim Jessica still “has an axe to grind” with the Duchess.

It’s a complete switch up for the former friends. Meghan first met Jessica when she was filming legal drama Suits in Toronto and the stylist went on to attend her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018, having helped keep their dates in Canada and London secret in the summer of 2016.

In her 2022 Netflix documentary, Meghan shared footage of the night Prince Harry proposed in 2017 – where she FaceTimed her friend ‘Jess’ as she walked the grounds of Kensington Palace.

Brian and John, Jessica’s twin sons, performed a significant role at Meghan and Harry’s 2018 wedding, assisting with Jessica’s veil’s carriage down St. George’s Chapel aisle. Ivy, her daughter, also played a significant role in Meghan’s wedding, working alongside Princess Charlotte.

After posting a call to action in support of Black Lives Matter, Canadian lifestyle influencer Sasha Exeter publicly accused Jessica of having “textbook white privilege” and having “very problematic behavior and antics.”

In a comment on Exeter’s video, Jessica apologized initially. However, when Exeter later shared a private message from Jessica, who allegedly alluded to filing a lawsuit for libel, things got heated.

Jessica’s television series I Do, Redo was pulled by Canadian network CTV in the wake of the controversy, and she said she was “stepping away” from her regular work commitments, including Good Morning America appearances.

Jessica seemingly addressed rumours that she and Meghan had grown apart amid the scandal, posting on her Instagram Stories in September 2020: “I’m going to tell this once and for all. Meghan and I are family. She is the kindest friend and has checked up on me everyday.”

Meghan and Jessica haven’t been seen together since, which was once a regular occurrence. They don’t even follow one another, in fact.

Jessica was not mentioned in Spare, and she was notably absent from the Netflix series With Love, Meghan, which featured several of her close friends.

According to a source close to the source, Jessica and Meghan’s friendship was already in trouble when the influencer row broke out because Meghan allegedly believed she was trying to “make a career out of the friendship.”