Chace Crawford: The Gossip Girl Actor Afraid to Rewatch His Iconic Role
Gossip Girl Alum Chace Crawford Spills Tea on Iconic Teen Drama, Admits Fear of Rewatching Classic Series
Get ready for a juicy dose of nostalgia as one of Gossip Girl's most beloved stars, Chace Crawford, opens up about the iconic teen drama that captured the hearts of millions. The 39-year-old actor, who played Nate Archibald on the hit CW series, has confessed to being terrified of rewatching the show due to concerns it might dredge up bad memories of his early days dealing with fame.
In a candid chat with People, Crawford revealed that he's yet to revisit Gossip Girl, admitting, "I'd be terrified. It's a bit embarrassing." The actor explained that his fear stems from worries about confronting his own insecurities and the pressure of playing a character that became synonymous with his identity during those formative years.
As Crawford reflected on rising to fame at a young age, he shared, "Some actor quoted like, 'Anyone who gets famous is an a**hole for two years in their own way.' It can affect people in a really weird way. And it probably made me a bit more paranoid at the time." The star's comments offer a rare glimpse into the psychological impact of sudden stardom on a young person.
Meanwhile, Crawford's former Gossip Girl co-star Blake Lively is currently embroiled in a very different kind of drama – a highly publicized court battle with director and actor Justin Baldoni over allegations of sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign. The drama unfolded while filming the romantic drama It Ends With Us last year, culminating in Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni in December.
As the case continues to unfold, thescholarlynote.com has learned that a New York judge recently denied Lively's request for a protective order aimed at blocking her text messages with Taylor Swift from being entered as evidence. This means that Baldoni's team will now be able to review the entire communication trail between the two actresses – including any potentially incriminating texts.
The news comes as a major setback for Lively, who had previously outlined alleged missed work opportunities due to Baldoni's behavior in her explosive lawsuit against him. One such missed gig was hosting the season 50 premiere of Saturday Night Live in September, which aired just after the film's release.
Lively's suit alleged that the negative publicity surrounding the allegations led to a significant impact on her professional life, forcing her to reevaluate public appearances and events. The filing stated, "The effects on Ms. Lively's professional life were immediate and substantial... Given the ongoing nature of the campaign and the associated negative public sentiment, Ms. Lively did not believe she could proceed with public appearances or events without being forced to openly discuss what happened on set."
As Gossip Girl's cultural relevance endures, even sparking a short-lived reboot in 2021, Crawford acknowledged that the show has become "almost classic," adding, "It really was of its time, though. It was just before social media, a little bit ahead of its time in that regard." The actor also praised the show's campy humor and nostalgic value, citing the iconic pilot episode songs as a particular highlight.
In a message to his younger self, Crawford offered words of wisdom: "I would just kind of tell myself to have fun, relax, everything's going to be OK, and it's just not holding on too tightly to your career or what you want to do and just have fun with it because you can kind of take yourself [too] seriously."
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