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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Leighton Meester Serves Aquatic Inspiration in ‘Jellyfish' Dress by Giambattista Valli at ‘The Buccaneers' Season Two Photo Call
Leighton Meester joined her fellow cast members for 'The Buccaneers' Season Two photo call on Wednesday in New York City. The second season of the Apple TV+ series, costarring Christina Hendricks and Kristine Forseth, debuts on the streaming platform on Wednesday. Meester turned to the runway for her attire. The 'Gossip Girl' alum wore a look courtesy of Giambattista Valli's spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection. The dress featured a jellyfish-style silhouette, thanks to the construction of the skirt. More from WWD Summer 2025 Nail Trends: Shapes, Colors and Abstract Designs Heating Up the Season Melania Trump Wears Metallic Louboutins for Kennedy Center's 'Les Misérables' Opening Night Queen Camilla Brings Back a Key Piece From Her Royal Wardrobe: The Peacock Print Dress by Bombshell London While the fitted bodice of the crisp white dress featured a scoop neckline with floral appliqués adorning the neckline and straps, the skirt featured a minidress hemline with strings of fabric cascading down the skirt to a midi length, reminiscent of jellyfish's slender appendages. The white, sheer pieces of fabric featured wistful movement and were adorned with leaves, continuing the botanical-inspired look and feel of the frock. Meester opted to wear translucent heels with the look and went minimal with her accessories, keeping the focus on the Giambattista Valli ensemble. While it wasn't the direct theme or inspiration for Valli's spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, Meester's dress certainly featured aquatic inspiration — a trend that had been previously seen on the runway throughout 2023's collections. Mermaidcore saw a major resurgence as part of such designer collections as Bottega Veneta's spring 2023 collection, Versace's spring 2023 collection and Valentino's spring 2023 collection. The mythical, marine-life trend included flowing silhouettes, aquatic colorways and more. Today, mermaidcore is still featured in capsule collections. Los Angeles-based swimwear and resort-style brand LSpace released their Sea Sirens collection ahead of summer last April, taking cues from the mermaidcore trend of past seasons. Meester's look made its runway debut as part of Paris Fashion Week in September 2024. 'Lightness with the gravitas of couture history is a way to describe Giambattista Valli's oeuvre,' Booth Moore wrote in WWD's review of the collection. 'And for spring 2025, he wanted to push the signatures he's developed over the years — roses, botanical prints, luxe embroideries, bubble skirts and nods to India — toward the future. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Giambattista Valli Spring 2025 Ready-to-Wear Collection Best of WWD Mia Threapleton's Red Carpet Style Through the Years [PHOTOS] Princess Charlene of Monaco's Grand Prix Style Through the Years: Louis Vuitton, Akris and More, Photos Princess Charlene's Monaco Grand Prix Style Evolution at Full Speed: Shades of Blue in Louis Vuitton, Playful Patterning in Akris and More
Elle
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
The Surprising Way ‘Gossip Girl' Influenced Leighton Meester and Adam Brody's Wedding
Leighton Meester wore multiple wedding gowns during her time playing Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl. That experience shaped how she handled her real-life wedding to Adam Brody in a surprising way, she revealed to Bustle. She and Brody chose to have a small celebration because 'on sets and in life, I've been able to wear a fancy dress and hit a mark and say lines, and I didn't want [my wedding] to feel like that,' she said. 'I wanted it to feel intimate and private.' Brody and Meester tied the knot in early 2014, just months after they revealed their engagement in November 2013. On Feb. 19, 2014, a source broke news of their wedding to E!, saying, 'Leighton and Adam got married in Northern California by the ocean a couple of weeks ago. It was a very small and intimate wedding with close family and friends. It was beautiful.' The couple hasn't said much about the ceremony since, and photos never emerged of their private day. Meester and Brody went on to welcome two children, who are now 9 and 4 years old. They are part of the reason why Meester is so selective about her projects now. 'There's been a lot of stuff that I haven't done because I want to be with them,' she explained. 'I don't like being away from them. I'm sure a lot of people feel this way, but I'm especially not into it. Obviously, for the very right thing, I would probably just be like, 'Let's figure it out.' I mean, I'm not going to leave my family for a year. We're not doing that. But apart from that, we have a good system in place, where I can consider jobs carefully. And every other piece of life. 'It's been really, very lovely to do a couple of shows where there is that feeling of: there could be a future there,' she added. 'But I don't know. People are always asking, 'What do you want to do? Where do you see yourself? Where do you want to go?' And I'm like, I don't know. I don't know if it's motherhood or this current situation or this business. You kind of can't be like, 'I know what I'm doing three years from now.' I'm just, like, OK right now, I just feel like being in the moment and figuring it out as I go along, because that's all we can do, you know?'
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester unrecognisable in The Buccaneers season 2 trailer
The second season of the hit period drama is set to premiere on Apple TV+ next month Gossip Girl icon Leighton Meester appears unrecognisable from her days as Blair Waldorf in the stunning trailer for the highly-awaited second season of the smash-hit period drama The Buccaneers. Kickstarting on Apple TV+ in 2023, this opulent saga first captured hearts by charting the misadventures of a clique of high society American women during the sumptuous Gilded Age, taking London's aristocratic scene by storm in their bid to snag well-to-do husbands. Instead of charming the English elites, their brazen and lively antics saw them gaining notoriety as the delightful hell-raisers within the starched collars of London's upper crust. Released today (Thursday, 22nd May), the trailer gives viewers a thrilling peek at Meester stepping into the role of Nell – seen imploring Patricia St. George (played by Christina Hendricks) to acquaint her with Annabel 'Nan' St. George (Kristine Frøseth). The intrigue surrounding Nell has fans pondering if Meester might be playing Nan's natural mother, sending admirers of both previous Gossip Girl shenanigans and The Buccaneers into a frenzy for the next chapter, reports the Mirror US. On Reddit, one fan couldn't contain themselves: "Omd is her mum Blair Waldorf???!!!!" Over on X (formerly Twitter), the quips kept coming: "the buccaneers season 2 trailer really saved leighton meester until the end like a marvel reveal." Another enthusiast commented: "SOOOOOO excited for the 2nd season! Really looking forward to seeing Leighton Meester in this season!" "SO many thoughts... mabel and honoria.... lizzy as a bride... nan standing up to her sister's abuser... leighton meester cameo gagging me at the last second... i love girlhood," read one fan's post. Another ecstatic viewer exclaimed: "leighton meester at the end WE ALL CHEERED." Meester, still mingling with America's elite in her latest role, looks unrecognisable compared to her iconic portrayal of Blair in her fleeting appearance. The Gossip Girl star, always known for her impeccable fashion sense, dazzles as Nell in a sumptuous purple evening dress, her hair styled in sophisticated curls, adorned with striking ruby earrings. The synopsis for the new series teases: "Now the Buccaneers are no longer the invaders - England is their home. In fact, they're practically running the place. "Nan is the Duchess of Tintagel, the most influential woman in the country. Conchita (Alisha Boe) is Lady Brightlingsea, heroine to a wave of young American heiresses. "And Jinny (Imogen Waterhouse) is on every front page, wanted for the kidnapping of her unborn child. "The girls have all had to mature quickly and now must fight to make their voices heard, grappling with romance, desire, envy, childbirth, and mortality... issues that affect women of any age, in any era. "Last time we got a taste of England. This time we're in for a veritable feast." Are you ready to see Nan and the Buccaneers stir up more mayhem when they return next month? The Buccaneers season 2 premieres Wednesday, 18th June on Apple TV+.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Gossip Girl' Actress Breaks Silence on Co-Star Michelle Trachtenberg's Death
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Leighton Meester is the latest member of the Gossip Girl cast to speak out about the death of former co-star Michelle Trachtenberg. Trachtenberg, who was known for playing Georgina Sparks on the hit teen drama, died unexpectedly in February after suffering complications of diabetes mellitus. She was 39. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Over two months after Trachtenberg's passing, Meester broke her silence on the tragic situation in a new interview with Flaunt, calling the death of her former co-star and friend "devastating." "She was a wonderful, talented person, and everyone loved her," said Meester, who starred on Gossip Girl as the fan-favorite character Blair Waldorf. "It's very, very sad for everyone who knew her." Trachtenberg, who was also known for roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Harriet the Spy, 17 Again and Ice Princess, was found dead in her Manhattan apartment on Feb. 26. She was discovered unconscious and unresponsive, and was pronounced dead at the scene. While opening up about Trachtenberg's tragic death, Meester, 39, expressed her appreciation for the longevity of Gossip Girl, as it can help keep the memory of the late actress alive. "Now, I can see that [the show's legacy] continues—in some ways, even more so than back then—to live on, which is incredible," Meester added. Next: Blake Lively Reacts to 'Gossip Girl' Co-Star Michelle Trachtenberg's Death
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Leighton Meester speaks out on death of co-star Michelle Trachtenberg; says, "It's devastating"
Gossip Girl veteran Leighton Meester is grieving over the death of her former co-star and close friend, Michelle Trachtenberg, who unfortunately died earlier this year at 39. Speaking with Flaunt in a emotional interview, Meester, 39, shared their history together and the long-lasting friendships established while creating the legendary teen show. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "It's devastating," Meester said. "She was an incredible, talented woman, and everybody adored her. It's very, very sad for everybody who knew her." The actress, who played the tough and fashion-conscious Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl, said the news was especially difficult because they were the same age when Trachtenberg passed away. "It really makes you stop and think," she said. Michelle Trachtenberg, who was most famous for playing the troublemaker Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl and Dawn Summers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, was discovered dead in a New York City apartment on February 26. The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner subsequently confirmed that her death was due to complications from diabetes mellitus, and her death was determined to be natural. Meester also accepted the enduring impact of Gossip Girl, remarking, "Now, I can see that [the show's legacy] continues — in some ways, even more so than back then — to live on, which is incredible." The CW series, which broadcast from 2007 to 2012, has had a strong cultural presence, and the tight-knit cast created a connection that has lasted long past the last episode's broadcast. In the wake of confirmation of Trachtenberg's death, there was an outpouring of condolences from some of her former co-stars, including Penn Badgley, Blake Lively, Ed Westwick, and Chace Crawford. Badgley remembered her warmth and her effervescent nature: "What I remember of her is she was incredibly quick to laugh. She was really joyous.". We all have our ups and downs, our lights and shadows, but she had this — I mean, she was mature, but she had this childlike, joyous laugh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ' Though Badgley admitted he hadn't seen Trachtenberg in over a decade, he remembered her fondly, describing her as having a 'really pure heart.' Michelle Trachtenberg's sudden passing left a deep footprint on the Gossip Girl household and her admirers worldwide. While the entertainment world keeps rejoicing over her legacy and efforts, those around her, including Meester, remind us of the depth, talent, and light she illuminated in their world. 'Tiger 3': Hollywood actress Michelle Lee talks about the 'epic' towel fight scene with Katrina Kaif; says 'It was definitely a challenge'
