Chace Crawford: No 'Gossip Girl' Co-Star Romance

Chace Crawford, who starred in "Gossip Girl," recently stated that he did not pursue romantic relationships with his primary co-stars. During an appearance on the "Armchair Expert" podcast, released on May 13, 2026, the actor confirmed that while some cast members, like Blake Lively and Penn Badgley, or Leighton Meester and Sebastian Stan, dated in real life, his connections were with guest stars or individuals met through friends.

Crawford, aged 40, also reflected on the show's filming environment, noting that the 12 to 14-hour days spent on set often led to significant downtime. He suggested that these periods, not the on-screen intimacy, were more conducive to forming connections with the diverse group of people involved in the production. The popular CW series "Gossip Girl" aired for six seasons, from 2007 to 2012.