Leighton Meester recently opened up about her “Gossip Girl” co-star Michelle Trachtenberg’s tragic death. The actor sadly passed away on February 26 at the age of 39 in New York City. Meester sat for an interview with Flaunt magazine. During the interview, the “Monte Carlo” actor revealed how heartbreaking the news of Trachtenberg’s demise was for her and “everyone who knew” the late actor.
Leighton Meester says everyone loved Michelle Trachtenberg
In a recent interview with Flaunt magazine, Leighton Meester went candid about how her late “Gossip Girl” co-star Michelle Trachtenberg was. The actor also talked about how painful it was to hear the news of her death. Meester said, “It’s devastating.” The actor then went on to talk about how the late actor was loved by everybody. She explained, “She was a wonderful, talented person, and everyone loved her.” Meester further added, “It’s very, very sad for everyone who knew her.”
During the interview, Leighton Meester also opened up about the impact “Gossip Girl” had on her life. The actor expressed, “It was ultimately what I wanted.” She continued, “It was the goal to be on something that people saw—or, before that, even to just be on something.” “The Weekend Away” actor further discussed the fame she received after she became an integral part of the iconic teen TV series. The “That’s My Boy” actor revealed, “I don’t think I prepared or understood it.”
Leighton Meester further explained, “There was so much in my personal life coloring how I felt about that point in time that had nothing to do with my work or career.” The actor also went on to gush about realizing how iconic the show was. She said, “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 actor added.
