Blair Waldorf: Queen Bee of the Upper East Side

From Novels to Television

WEB Blair Cornelia Bass née Waldorf formerly Grimaldi is a main character in the Gossip Girl series of novels and its television adaption in which she is played by Leighton Meester. Introduced in the first novel, Gossip Girl, Blair is initially presented as the queen bee of the Upper East Side's elite social scene. She is manipulative, scheming, and often cruel to those she perceives as beneath her. However, as the series progresses, Blair's character undergoes significant development as she learns to deal with the complexities of friendship, love, and family.

Meester's Performance

WEB A steady stream of TV work followed and in 2007 she landed the role of Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl 2007 which made her famous. Meester's portrayal of Blair was critically acclaimed, with many critics praising her ability to bring both depth and complexity to the character. She received several award nominations for her work, including a Teen Choice Award and a People's Choice Award.

Blair's Evolution

WEB In 2007 Meester was cast in The CWs teen drama series Gossip Girl as Blair Waldorf based on the book series of the same name by Cecily von Ziegesar. Created by Stephanie Savage Josh Schwartz With Blake Lively Leighton Meester Penn Badgley Chace Crawford. Throughout the six seasons of the television series, Blair's character goes through a series of challenges and relationships. She learns to value true friendship and love, and she eventually becomes a stronger and more compassionate person. Blair's journey is one of the most compelling and well-written character arcs in television history.