Blake Lively leads Gossip Girl cast’s heartfelt tributes to Michelle Trachtenberg

Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, sadly died on Wednesday 26th February. She played Georgina Sparks in all six season of the show. Several Gossip Girl cast members, including Blake Lively, have posted moving tributes to Michelle Trachtenberg on social media. Here’s what they said.

Blake Lively called her ‘big and bold and distinctly herself’

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Blake Lively posted a photo of the very first day she met Michelle. She wrote a really heartfelt tribute to her co-star.

It reads: “This is the first day I met Michelle. She was electricity. You knew when she entered a room because the vibration changed. Everything she did, she did 200 per cent. She laughed the fullest at someone’s joke, she faced authority head on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, she was proud to be a part of this community and industry as painful as it could be sometimes, she was fiercely loyal to her friends and brave for those she loved, she was big and bold and distinctly herself.”

Blake Lively shared a really sweet memory of filming Gossip Girl with Michelle.

She wrote: “And she always had yummy caramel smelling lipgloss on because she didn’t just want to sparkle on camera, she liked creating a nice experience for anyone who was in her orbit, even down to the subtle smell of her lipgloss because she cared about the sweet details.

“She was a kind person, through and through.”

Chace Crawford said Michelle was ‘a force of nature’

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Chace Crawford played Nate Archibald. He shared behind-the-scenes photos of them filming Gossip Girl together. Chace wrote: “Michelle was one of a kind. I remember her coming on set for the first time and just absolutely owning it. She was a force of nature and just so so unapologetically funny and magnetic… remembering those years with a big smile. Just a terrible loss. Love you ❤️.”

Ed Westwick paid tribute to her on Instagram

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The actor played Chuck, Georgie’s occasional love interest in Gossip Girl. He shared a picture of Michelle as Georgie on Instagram, and wrote, “So sad to hear of the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg. Sending prayers.”

Taylor Momsen wrote Michelle was ‘funny as f*ck and filled with fire’

Taylor Momsen starred as Jean Humphrey. She posted several photos of Michelle, and a picture of a canvas Michelle decorated. Taylor wrote a really heartfelt tribute to Michelle, reflecting on their friendship.

It reads: “When I met this girl 17 years ago I knew we’d be friends. She was smart and sassy, bold and sensitive, funny as f*ck and filled with fire. She was simply awesome. I’ll miss our late-night calls that no one should ever hear but us. She was always in my corner and there to support me whether I was right or wrong.

“I will miss you every day my love. I think we truly understood each other and I am so grateful to have had a friend like you in my life for so long. You were a true friend to me which is a rarity in this world and I can’t believe I won’t hear your voice again.

“I hope you’re fucking up heaven for both of us.”

Taylor also wrote on her Instagram story that Michelle was “one of a kind”, and added several broken heart emojis.

Kevin Zegers called her ‘tough and a force’

He played Damien Dalgaard in seasons three and four. Kevin shared a photo of him and Michelle. He wrote: “What a loss. Michelle was tough and a force. Just a kid, so sad.”

Featured image of Michelle Trachtenberg in Gossip Girl via Netflix. Other featured images via Instagram.