| Blair Waldorf | |
|---|---|
| Gossip Girl character | |
 Blair as portrayed on the cover of It Had to Be You | |
| First appearance | book: Gossip Girl Television: "Pilot" (episode 1.01) |
| Last appearance | Novel: I Will Always Love You Television: "New York, I Love You XOXO" (episode 6.10) |
| Created by | Character Cecily von Ziegesar Television producers Josh Schwartz Stephanie Savage |
| Portrayed by | Leighton Meester |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Blair Cornelia Waldorf Bass |
| Alias | B, Queen B |
| Title | Television: Princess Blair of Monaco (during her marriage to Louis) |
| Family | Harold and Eleanor Waldorf (parents) Cyrus Rose (stepfather) Aaron Rose (stepbrother) Novels: Tyler Waldorf (younger brother) Ping and Pong Waldorf (adoptive sister and brother) Yale Waldorf-Rose (half-sister) |
| Spouse | Television: Charles "Chuck" Bass (husband) Prince Louis Grimaldi (ex-husband) |
| Children | Television: Henry Bass (son, with Chuck; flash-forward) |
| Alma mater | New York University Columbia University |
Blair Cornelia Waldorf (married name Bass)[1] is one of the main characters of Gossip Girl,[2] introduced in the original series of novels and also appearing as the lead in the television adaptation; she also appears in the comic adaptation. Described as "a girl of extremes" by creator Cecily von Ziegesar,[3] she is a New York City socialite and a comical overachiever who possesses both snobbish and sensitive sides. Due to her position as queen bee of Manhattan's social scene, Blair's actions and relations are under constant scrutiny from the mysterious Gossip Girl, a popular blogger.
Leighton Meester, who portrayed the character in the television drama, has described Blair as being insecure about her social status.[4] At times, this anxiety creates flaws and complexities which contribute to character development. In Meester's view, the true Blair is ultimately a good girl at heart.[5]
Blair has been compared to vintage film and literary figures, including Becky Sharp and Lizzie Eustace. She is commonly likened to Lila Fowler of Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley High series.[6][7] Meester's portrayal has also drawn comparisons to roles played by Joan Collins and Audrey Hepburn. She is the most critically acclaimed character of the franchise, while the television character has drawn real-life attention surrounding fashion and her love life.
- ^ von Ziegesar, Gossip Girl: I Will Always Love You, p. 336
- ^ Morrison, James (August 25, 2002). "Protests at sex and drugs in teen publishing sensation". arlindo-correia.org. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ "A Sheepish Interview with Cecily von Ziegesar". sheepishfashionista.com. October 5, 2010. Archived from the original on January 20, 2011. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ "Gossip Girl Actress Spills the Beans on Her Character". buddytv.com. September 25, 2007. Archived from the original on 2015-04-14. Retrieved October 9, 2008.
- ^ Duck, Siobhan (2007-12-20). "Queen bee is really a good girl". news.com.au. The Courier-Mail. Archived from the original on December 20, 2007. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ McDonell-Parry, Amelia (November 25, 2011). "Casting the Sweet Valley High Movie". ABC News. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
- ^ Husaini, Zara (January 25, 2014). "Creating the Sweet Valley High Cast of My Dreams". The Huffington Post. Retrieved September 1, 2018.