The Top 9 Best-Selling Pet Costumes Right Now

Don’t let your firstborn kid miss out on all the Halloween fun. And by firstborn, we *obviously* mean your beloved four-legged companion — your dog! They may not be knocking on doors trying to collect a bucket full of candy, but putting your pooch in an adorable costume will make them the most talked-about part of any Halloween party. If you don’t DIY your pet costume this year, sites like Amazon have you covered with quick shipping and Instagram-able looks. From dinos to Minions, scroll on to see nine of the best-selling Amazon pet costumes of 2015.

1. Minion ($10): Now your small-breed dog (think: pug and french bulldog-size) can join in on all the minion madness. The printed jacket and stuffed 3D goggles look like they jumped right out of the movie.

2. Ewok ($23): Let out your inner science fiction buff with an adorable Star Wars costume. Your little ewok will look picture-perfect in the fleece jacket and matching headpiece.

3. Birthday Girl ($5): Keep it simple and stress free for your pooch with a festive birthday hat. This is the perfect counterpart to your coordinating cupcake costume.

4. Triceratops ($6): Seeing your dog in a dinosaur hat can make even the worst day infinitely better. Now if only you had Chris Pratt to go with it.

5. Luau Shirt ($4): Your furry friend will be the life of the party in this Hawaiian print shirt. Use it for Halloween and put it away until the backyard barbecues start again next summer.

6. Sombrero ($7): It’s impossible to look at a Jack Russell in a colorful sombrero and not crack a smile. The elastic chin strap ensures the hat will stay in place and the whole thing makes for a great photo op.

7. Lion ($15): Whether you have a little dog that thinks he’s a ferocious lion or have a huge lap-dog, this plush lion’s mane will look great solo or alongside the family’s Wizard of Oz theme.

8. Raptor ($19): Made entirely from comfortable padded foam, this two-piece costume will instantly transform your pup in to a cunning raptor. Just be careful that he doesn’t outsmart you for extra treats.

9. Dapper Dog ($15): Show everyone what a gentleman your dog is with his very own tuxedo, complete with jacket with gold buttons, attached bow tie and black top hat.

What will your pup be dressing up as this Halloween? Leave us a comment and let us know!

If you follow along on B+C, you’ve seen and admired our canine model, Turkey Temple (one of my favorite pet names, TBH). He is definitely a turkey by trade but clearly not by species. It seems like an obvious choice, but this was Turkey’s first time dressing up as a turkey for Halloween. Spooky season might be over, but it's *always* a good idea to dress your dog up for Thanksgiving if they don't mind!!

Keep reading for the cutest and easiest DIY dog turkey costume!

I’ve been making a lot of pet costumes this year, but this one has been high on my list for a long time. With some felt and One-Wrap Velcro, we created this pet costume in no time at all. Does your pet have a goofy name? Try dressing them up as their name, and make sure you snap photos and share them with us on Instagram! Oh, and don't forget to check out our 46 Cute Dogs Guaranteed To Make You Smile, too!

How To Make A Dog Turkey Costume

Tools And Materials:

  • red, orange, yellow and white felt
  • cardboard
  • One-Wrap Velcro
  • pen
  • fabric scissors
  • hot glue gun

Instructions:

1. Draw large, long oval feathers on your yellow felt. Stack the yellow felt on top of the orange felt and cut them both out. Next, draw a curved rectangular shape on the white felt and cut it out.

2. Hot glue the white rectangular shapes to the feathers, then glue the feathers to one another to create a fan shape.

3. Glue a horizontal strip of cardboard to the back of the feathers to help them stand upright.

4. Hot glue a piece of felt to each edge of the feathers and attach a strip of One-Wrap Velcro that is long enough to wrap around your dog’s belly.

5. Cut out a gobble from red felt and attach some One-Wrap Velcro.

Draw 12 long feathers on your yellow felt. Stack the yellow felt on top of the orange felt and cut out your feathers. Cut 12 white curved rectangular pieces to accent the feathers.

Glue the white pieces to the feathers and then glue the feathers to one another into a fan shape.

Attach a long strip of cardboard to the back of the feathers to help them stand up straight once the dog turkey costume is assembled.

Hot glue a piece of felt to each edge of the feathers and attach a strip of One-Wrap Velcro that is long enough to wrap around your dog’s belly.

Draw a gobble onto a piece of red felt, cut it out and glue it to a small piece of One-Wrap Velcro.

Hey Turkey — here’s your turkey costume!

Attach the gobble to your dog by wrapping the One-Wrap Velcro around the collar.

Cutest turkey I ever did see!

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St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon, and I’m already so pumped for it, thanks to a slew of fun fast food treats. From Wendy’s new Thin Mints Frosty and Dairy Queen’s Mint Oreo Blizzard to the return of McDonald’s famed Shamrock Shake, I’m geared up for all things green.

If you’re also celebrating St. Paddy’s with a sweet treat, you’re gonna want to try out this Starbucks secret menu drink that has the perfect green tint. It’s filled with white chocolate and matcha – but not in the way you’d think. Plus, it's a tasty departure from your expected mint flavors around this time of year!

Scroll on to discover the Starbucks secret menu order that’s perfect for sipping on St. Patrick’s Day!

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Essentially an iced white chocolate mocha made with blonde espresso topped with matcha cold foam and brown butter sprinkles, one Starbucks barista revealeda tasty (and festive!) new way to enjoy the chain’s offerings in lieu of St Paddy’s: the Pot Of Gold!

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The spirited drink starts with 4 pumps of white mocha sauce, which is then combined with 2 blonde espresso shots. Starbucks’ blonde espresso has a smoother effect than their traditional shots, so expect this sip to bring on the sweetness!

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From there, you can order the drink with your choice of milk – and it’s a total bonus that Starbucks is no longer charging extra for alternative milks like oat, almond, coconut, and soy milk!

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The next step is to order the drink with the chain’s vanilla cold foam, adding 2 scoops of matcha powder in the process.

Note: this secret menu item was shared before Starbucks reformulated their matcha powderto be unsweetened, but the cold foam should still have some sweetness, thanks to the vanilla.

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Finally, the Pot Of Gold matcha drink is complete, boasting a satisfying layer of green on top of a golden latte. The barista who came up with the drink topped their bev with Starbucks’ brown butter sprinkles, which is in cafes for a limited time alongside their pistachio-flavored coffees.

If your local Starbucks is out of the brown butter sprinkles, a dusting of cinnamon or chocolate curls could also be so tasty!

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With this secret menu hack, you’ll be sipping your way through a delightful sweetness and plenty of caffeine from both the matcha powder and espresso shots. If you prefer to have less jitters in your drink, you could easily order it ‘half-caff’ or with decaf espresso shots.

For quick reference, here’s how to order the Pot Of Gold drink. Ask for:

  • A grande iced latte
  • With 2 blonde espresso shots (or your preference for ‘half-caff’ or decaf)
  • With your choice of milk
  • Topped with Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam with 2 scoops of matcha powder
  • Add brown butter topping

And voila! This drink is such a fun way to ring in St. Patrick’s Day. If you’re craving an iced blended beverage, I also tracked down some pretty delicious-looking secret menu drinks for a Lucky Leprechaun Frappuccino and a Pot Of Gold Frappuccino.

Check ‘em out – and happy St. Paddy’s!

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Halloween is almost a month away, and we're doing the most to provide oodles of inspiration for you to get started on your costume planning. On this year's list? Pet Halloween costumes, of course! You've seen the funny ones, the catty ones, the doggy ones, and even the underwater ones – but now it's time to see every possibility out there. Here are 100 classy costumes for all your furry friends.

Carl From Up

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This pup was totally down with rocking a pair of glasses and bushy eyebrows.

Throwback Miley Cyrus

Brit + Co

Dogs dressed as Miley Cyrus might be the best thing to come out of Halloween this year. The cute little buns push us right over the edge.

Ewok

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Wait, that dog legit looks like an Ewok! You might just need to stealthis Leia look and recreate this cutesy pair for the holiday.

Liberace

Brit + Co

The detailed work on the piano alone is enough to make us swoon, but mostly we love that this dog parent created an entire tableau for their pup’s costume. The framed photo of Liberace’s partner is an especially solid touch.

Thanksgiving Turkey

Brit + Co

How timely is this? The whole scene is set so perfectly, we wish Thanksgiving was already here.

Chia Pet

Brit + Co

There’s just something about this photo, the fence, the painted orange legs, and the face on this dog that makes this the best Chia Pet costume we’ve ever seen.

Harry Potter

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Pipe cleaners as glasses and the lightning bolt scar? Genius. These well-coiffed pups would look right at home at Hogwarts.

Katy Perry Dark Horse

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Take your pick — just make sure your pup doesn’t think that wig is a chew toy.

What Does the Fox Say?

Brit + Co

We’re betting we know what this cute fox is saying – woof!

Mummy

Brit + Co

How crazy is this? This costume is so well done! A skeleton and a mummy are carrying a pumpkin, and looking rather stylish while doing it.

Doctor Pug

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Is there a doctor in the house who can sniff out solutions to patients' problems? Oh, there's Dr. Pug! This is one of the most adorable pet Halloween costumes we've seen so make sure your fur baby will be ready for their closeup if you let them wear it!

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Of course, we’ve gotta give props to the tech-y dog parents out there.

Banana Split

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Combine this one with the pug-nana and you’re good to go.

Flying Monkeys

The Tin Man

Where’s that lion from above? These little mongrels are gonna get him, and the little dogs, too!

Captain America

Brit + Co

Pet Halloween costumes should be effortless so your dog can do things like lounge on the grass until it's time for action. Some may call that 'winning.'

Where’s Waldo

Brit + Co

The real question is, where’s Wenda?

Paddington Bear

Etsy

We just can't with this one. Also available for larger dogs, too!

Taco Kitten

Petco

This lil' taco cat is ready to trick or treat!

Postal Worker

Chewy

Dogs are known to totally love their mail person, right?

A Bunch of Grapes

F Yeah, Boston Terriers on Tumblr

We're not sure this pooch is super psyched to be a bunch of grapes, but he looks insanely cute!

Batdog and Robin

Celebrity Dachshund

Got two pups? The classic Batman and Robin duo is perfect for these dachshunds.

Bat

Etsy

If you've ever wondered why your cat's intrusive thoughts seem to win, dress them up as a bat to match their kooky personality.

Hula Dancer

Cosmopolitan

The most important thing about this costume? The props in the photo.

Rosie the Riveter

Columbia Star

Yes she can-ine!

Super Mario Cat

Costume Works

The toad charm is essential for this pet Halloween costume.

Mr. T

Buzzfeed

Mr. T’s signature flat-top mohawk is key to this costume look.

Garden Gnome

Etsy

There's no place like gnome.

Disco Ball

Chewy

Shine bright this holiday!

Cowboy

Amazon

There's a new sheriff in town, and he's adorbs.

Spider Man

Amazon

For Stan Lee fans, there's always this Spidey costume to honor Peter Parker.

Pin Cushion Pup

Daily Mail

This pooch is rocking that thimble hat!

Elephant

Amazon

This cape costume is easy to fit any and all ears.

Sherlock Holmes

Etsy

Elementary, my dear cat!

Ladybug

Etsy

A pet Halloween costume as cute as a bug in a rug.

First Down

Costume Works

We're not sure if this cat can actually walk around in the costume, but it certainly makes a good photo opp.

Pirate

Buzzfeed

On Halloween, cats are magically okay with water… right?

Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball

Apartment Therapy

This dog came in like a wrecking ball and hit us hard with that goofy grin.

Hot Dog

Costume Works

How can you resist the hot dog pun? It's a classic!

Granny 

Chewy

Cat ladies, rejoice!

Regal Regalia

Buzzfeed

For the cat who truly acts like royalty, it's payback time.

Takeout-Carton Helmet

BuzzFeed

Alien invader… Space cadet… We’re not exactly sure what this cat’s supposed to be, but we do know we’ve never seen a Chinese food carton look quite this awesome before.

Triceratops

Pure Costumes

Make a statement with this prehistoric headpiece.

Hula Girl

Etsy

Say "aloha" to this hula-girl costume.

Titanic

Apartment Therapy

Our hearts will go on.

Werewolf

Chewy

More like werewoof! Pet owners can be Little Red Riding Hood to match!

Piñata

Refinery29

Is this pet Halloween costume made out of pup-er mache?

Bobsled Team

Costume Works

We see pride, we see power, we see a badass dachshund who don’t take no crap from nobody.

Lion

Instructables

All you need is a witch and a wardrobe to make this costume even more amazing.

Walrus

Apartment Therapy

Feel free to make this your computer wallpaper. It’s that good.

Star Wars

Dressed Up Dogs on Tumblr

We’ve seen a lot of Star Wars dog costumes in our day, including a Death Star made from a protective neck cone… but this one is even funnier than that.

Big Bad Wolf

Costume Works

Grandmother didn’t stand a chance against this sweet, cuddly wolf. (via Costume Works)

Frida Kahlo

Apartment Therapy

If this was a person dressed up as Frida Kahlo, it’d be super chic and intellectual. But this time, it’s a dog, and it’s hilarious.

Bat-Cat

BuzzFeed

To the bat-cat cave!

Elvis

Refinery29

Ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog… and we’re crying with laughter.

Tiger

Daily Mail

This dog’s costume is better than your dog’s costume. And it's not even a costume – just fur-friendly paint. (via Daily Mail)

Trick or Treating Ghost

Cosmopolitan

How can you resist that adorable little snout?

Madonna

Apartment Therapy

A nod to one of Maddona's signature looks is just what your little pup ordered.

Little Red Riding Cat

Buzzfeed

Something tells us the Big Bad Wolf wouldn’t mess with this catty little Red Riding Hood.

Dog Roast

Refinery29

This dog costume that keeps on giving throughout the year. You can use this one on Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Business Dog

Pinterest

This dude means business, French cuffs included.

Pilot Pooch

Martha Stewart

The dog looks great here, but we’re more focused on that hot pink plane!

Fire Truck

BuzzFeed

This corgi’s fire truck is epic.

Sushi Cat

Laughing Squid

Okay okay, a cat can’t really cruise around town in this costume but… it’s great for a sleepy little feline.

Pumpkin Pie

Animals Tweeting as Owen Pallett on Tumblr

Sometimes, the simplest DIY costumes are the best.

The Little Mermaid

Washington Post

Those flowing locks, that clamshell bra, and that shiny green tail — we’d know Ariel anywhere!

Thriller

Cosmopolitan

Cute, but can they do the dance?

Green Dinosaur

Etsy

Whether you buy or DIY, this costume is just begging for selfies.

Pilot Costume

Etsy

Your fur baby's likely calling the shots in your life so it's only right you dress them up as a cute pilot who means business.

Doggie Ghost

Maddie on Things

If your dog loves playing hide-n-seek as much as you do, make them a ghost costume they'll never forget.

Goat Cat

Flickr

It’s a goat cat. That’s all you need to know.

Rambo

Flickr

The jungle is ruff.

Hipster Dog

BuzzFeed

I think I saw this dude at the record shop!

Lobster

Amazon

You *need* to get your claws... erm... paws on this costume.

Royal Pooch

The Guardian

Cue Royals by Lorde.

Owl

BuzzFeed

This handcrafted costume is definitely a labor of love, and the results are gorgeous.

Robin

Cosmopolitan

Or should we say… Ro-bun?

A Pile of Leaves

BuzzFeed

This costume is ridiculous. We love it.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Imgur

Love PSLs so much, you just want to hug them?

Little Turkey

Her Campus

The headpiece on this little turkey is what takes it to the next level.

Fruit Lady

BuzzFeed

The superimposed sunset background is the best part of this costume.

Mario and Luigi

Imgur

These canine bros make the perfect pair.

Donut Dog

This Is Colossal

A donut salesman is now officially a pet Halloween costume.

Boiled Lobster

Cosmpolitan

One more lobster – this time with a fire roaring under the pot!

Frenchie Fries

Cosmopolitan

Pet puns FTW.

Mad Hatter

Apartment Therapy

Get matchy-matchy by rocking your own Mad Hatter lookalongside your pooch.

50 Shades of Grey

Imgur

Bonus points for this snarky pick if your pup happens to have gray eyes as well.

Olympic Gymnast

Cosmpolitan

We are very impressed. 5 stars!

Girl Scout

Martha Stewart

We wish we could see a pic of the doggie as a box of Thin Mints, but this costume is still a knockout.

Evita

BuzzFeed

Don’t cry for me, Halloween-ahhh.

Captain

Celebrity Dachshund

All aboard!

Zombies

Etsy

Oh, the horror!

UPS Delivery Person

Amazon

Send with puppy love.

Aviator

Etsy

Perfect for high-flying cats that refuse to wear a whole costume.

The Beast

Etsy

Get your Princess Belle gown ready, and you and your dog can have coordinating costumes.

Vampire

Etsy

Beware of bites from this spooky vampire.

Chef

Etsy

With any luck, this chef will actually cook dinner for you.

French Cat

ETsy

Sure, if you could ask your cat if she wanted to be French for Halloween, she'd say "oui."

Granny

Etsy

Perfect for larger dogs that ready to retire.

Rooster

Etsy

Let your fur baby fulfill their dream of living on a farm.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Cosmpolitan

And finally, a hilarious pile of yarn spaghetti, styrofoam meatballs, and a cool attitude.

What's your pet go-to costume this Halloween? Share with us @BritandCo!

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This article has been updated.

Additional reporting by Theresa Gonzalezand Meredith Holser.

It's been 17 years since Gossip Girl first premiered on The CW, thus opening our eyes to the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite and introducing us to a new generation of stars like Blake Lively and Leighton Meester.

In the six seasons the show was on air, it captivated fans and critics alike, serving up week after week of delicious drama and continuously upping the ante for TV show fashion. ("So many designers were lining up to be a part of it — they wanted their stuff on Blake or Leighton," costume designer Eric Daman told Vanity Fair.) Click through to find out what the Gossip Girl cast has been up to since the show's success, and where they are today.

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Blake Lively (Serena van der Woodsen)

Of all the Gossip Girl cast alumni, Blake Lively is arguably the most well-known. Not only has she gone on to major roles in movies — including The Age of Adaline, The Shallows, All I See Is You, and most recently, It Ends with Us— but she's also married to fellow actor Ryan Reynolds (married in 2012).

Blake shares four beautiful daughters, James, Inez, Betty, and the youngest (born in 2023) whose name has not been announced publicly with Ryan. True to her Gossip Girl character, she's quite the fashionista! In her spare time, she likes to hang out with her BFFs, who just so happen to include Taylor Swiftandthe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants ladies.

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Leighton Meester (Blair Waldorf)

Leighton Meester has a career that would make even her cunningly ambitious Queen B character proud. Since Gossip Girl's end in 2012, she's acted in films including Life Partners, The Judge, The Weekend Away, and most recently, EXmas. She even recorded and released songs such as "Good Girls Go Bad" with Cobra Starship and the solo effort "Somebody to Love," and even starred on Broadway in Of Mice and Men back in 2014.

Leighton is married to actor Adam Brody (The O.C., Jennifer's Body, Gilmore Girls) as of 2014. She has two kids – one daughter and one son.

She has been heavily involved in philanthropy while taking on acting projects, primarily volunteering and campaigning with Feeding America and the Los Angeles Food Bank.

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Taylor Momsen (Jenny Humphrey)

Long gone are the days when Taylor Momsen played Dan Humphrey's sweet (and a bit messed up) little sis, Jenny. The actress left the Gossip Girl cast in 2010 in order to pursue her dreams of a music career, and all these years later, she's still doing just that as the frontwoman of the uber-successful rock group, The Pretty Reckless. With four records under their belt, the four-member band has supported bands like Evanescence, Soundgarden, and Guns N' Roses, and has toured in numerous cities and music festivals.

Momsen has typically kept her dating life on the down-low. She is currently single and appears to be putting all of her energy into her band.

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Penn Badgley (Dan Humphrey)

Everyone’s favorite Gossip Girl — er, guyPenn Badgley, followed in his on-screen sister's footsteps after the show ended, pursuing his musical interests with rock band MOTHXR. The band's most current project, Centerfold, was released back in 2016.

Badgley has since acted in several movies and TV shows including Easy A, The Paper Store, and Here Today, but his most notable work has been on the ongoing book-based Netflix series, You. He plays Joe Goldberg, a charming bookkeeper with eerily odd characteristics, especially when it comes to love.

Badgley currently has a podcast titled Podcrushed, which explores the awkwardness of adolescence and revisits guests' best (and worst) middle school memories. He cohosts with Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari. One episode even features ex-Gossip Girl co-star, Leighton Meester!

Badgley is married to singer and doula Domino Kirke as of 2017. Kirke already had a child from a previous relationship. Badgley and Kirke had their first son together in 2020.

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Ed Westwick (Chuck Bass)

Ed Westwick tapped into his angsty side post-Gossip Girl, starring as Tybalt in a 2013 adaptation of Romeo & Juliet. Since then, he has fought crime as Kent Grainger on Wicked City, played a crime lord on Snatch, and sold double-glazed windows on White Gold. Is there any role he can't play? Most recently, Westwick stars in the movie DarkGame.

With a background in music, Westwick also currently sings in the bandFor You. Their most recent release is the song "Tailspin," and they're set to release a new single "Here Comes Trouble" in March 2024.

Westwick had been dating model and actress Amy Jacksonsince 2021, with the pair getting happily engaged during a ski trip in January 2024.

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Chace Crawford (Nate Archibald)

Following his stint as a wealthy Upper East Sider on Gossip Girl, Texas native Chace Crawford tried his hand at playing a greedy oil worker on ABC's short-lived TV series, Blood & Oil. He's had several film roles since – you can catch him in movies like Undrafted, Eloise, Nighthawks, even voice-actingin Belle. Most recently, Crawford stars as The Deep on The Boys.

Crawford has previously dated Carrie Underwood, Rachelle Goulding, and Rebecca Rittenhouse, though he is currently single as a Pringle.

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Jessica Szohr (Vanessa Abrams)

Jessica Szohr, who played Dan Humphrey's BFF slash on-again, off-again girlfriend (needless to say, we were confused too), has been a lot busier than her character was after season four, when she was all but written off the show.

In the years since Gossip Girl, the actress scored several roles on TV shows such as Complications, Kingdom, Twin Peaks and The Orville. She even starred in Taylor Swift's music video for "22" back in 2013!

Jessica also welcomed a daughter with her longtime boyfriend in early 2021.

Jessica currently hosts a podcast called "XOXO" that dives deep into the Gossip Girl cast, crew, and behind-the-scenes moments. Some notable episodes have featured Zuzanna Szadkowski (Dorota), Aaron Tveit (Tripp van der Bilt), Kelly Rutherford (Lily van der Woodsen), and Michelle Trachtenburg (Georgina Sparks).

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Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina Sparks)

Since her stint as the "bad girl" Georgina Sparks, Michelle Trachtenberg landed roles on shows like Criminal Minds, NCIS: Los Angeles, Sleepy Hollow, and Sister Cities among other numerous series and movies. She even reprised her role as Georgina for the 2021 remake of Gossip Girl on HBO Max!

She managed to keep her personal life largely out of the tabloids, including her dating life. The last update on her relationship status was in 2023, and that she was dating her talent agent, Jay Cohen. She reportedly previously dated Shawn Ashmore, Joshua Radin, and Jason Segel.

Unfortunately, Michelle passed away on February 26, 2025.

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Kelly Rutherford (Lily van der Woodsen)

Besides being a New York Fashion Week icon (we'd expect nothing less of Lily van der Woodsen's alter ego!), Kelly Rutherford has popped up in several TV shows over the years, including Quantico, Jane the Virgin, and Dynasty.

She also frequently travels to France and Monaco, where, after years of custody battles with her second ex-husband, Daniel Giersch, she has extensive visitation rights to see her two children, who reside there with their father.

"Yes, it was a challenging time. It was a heartbreaking time," she told People. "But I focus on the good most of the time, I really do," she says. "I'm very thankful of where we are. I have a great relationship with my kids."

When she's not with her kids or working on a project, Kelly is dropping iconic 'fit pics on her Instagram account.

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Matthew Settle (Rufus Humphrey)

Matthew Settle, who played rockstar dad Rufus Humphrey, continued acting after the Gossip Girl cast dissolved. He hasn't been on any other TV shows other than one episode of Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders in 2016. He mostly stuck to movies, acting in titles like Ouija, Marshall the Miracle Dog, and Valentine: The Dark Avenger.

Settle is also a dad of two children, having welcomed his first with actress and model Naama Nativ in 2009. He had divorced her in 2011 and went on to have a second baby with girlfriend Maria Alfonsin in 2015.

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Zuzanna Szadkowski (Dorota Kishlovsky)

Though Blair's loyal maid and, ultimately, best friend, wasn't technically a main character, there's no denying that it would have been a different show without her unwavering presence! Zuzanna Szadowski has dabbled in film and television since then, appearing in shows such as Girls,The Good Wife, and Modern Love.

In 2010, she partnered with Sam Weisman to open The Sam Weisman Studio, an acting school (now closed).

Oh, and did we mention she just so happens to be one of Leighton Meester's real-life BFFs?

Which Gossip Girl cast member is your fave? Tweet us @BritandCo!

This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.

Home design is not what it used to be. As popular looks start to make everything feel the same, it’s becoming harder to stand out, create the right style for your home, and maximize value — unless you know exactly what your house needs. When you have insider knowledge about the newest looks, best technologies, and DIY approaches, home design truly becomes an incredibly rewarding experience.

To help guide you through the process, Chip and Joanna Gaines joined Brit Morin on the First In Line podcast to share their invaluable wisdom and experience, and designer Emily Henderson also joined the chat to walk you through the new rules of home design.

Lesson #1: Trends will become less and less important as homemakers prioritize cultivating a consistent emotional experience within their homes.

"When someone spends time in your space, you want it to feel like home," Gaines told Morin on the new podcast episode. She continued, "A home is an emotional space, allow it to flow emotionally."

In recent years, Joanna Gaines confessed to steering home design clients away from trends and anything that feels too cookie-cutter. "The trends we are headed toward are more individual. [They're] unique styles that you can't necessarily pinpoint as, 'that's modern, that's eclectic, that's farm.' It's more like, 'it feels right,' and it feels right because it's truly the story of the people designing the space."

Lesson #2: If you want to make your home more unique, swap out light fixtures and add thrifted art to refresh your space.

NYTimes best-selling author and design star Emily Henderson has the cheat code to a fast and affordable home zhush: cull Craiglist, Facebook Marketplace, antique malls, and thrift stores for unique light fixtures and wall art to immediately change your space. "As a mom, practicality comes into design. But with art and lights, you can be more free in those areas."

She adds, "Art is personal and it's hard to find. But if you are thrifting or going to flea markets, it is the fastest way to make your house interesting." She shares that during the pandemic, so many of us started buying our home goods from the same websites and brands, and that's given rise to many of us living in pretty generic-looking homes. She cautions that we also might be making design choices that are too safe.

On the topic of art, Morin had to ask, "Are gallery walls still cool anymore?" To which Henderson replied, "If it's good art, it always works."

Lesson #3: As we emerge from the tough season the pandemic carried with it, home design will become more layered and deeply reflective of a moodier turn inward.

"Any time we have hardship, or any time we are pressed, beauty can rise from that. And creativity. When people get pinched, the beauty that comes from that is really amazing and fascinating," Gaines remarked. She predicts we'll start to see moodier home design choices, particularly with color choice. Think navy, deep greens, dark and moody plaids.

Chip Gaines adds, "The whole world experienced a traumatic reality. We've all felt caged up. So I hope this new season we're entering is a return to nature — something truly unifying."


Like fashion, you have to wear your home design choices confidently. Be sure to check out the rest of the episode for even more pro trips and to find out which design rules are meant to be broken. Below, we've shared helpful timestamps for our episode highlights so you can easily find the topic you want to hear most. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to First In Line wherever you get your podcasts!

(04:16) What’s new with Chip and Joanna and why they got into exteriors
(05:53) How Joanna makes rentals and flip homes feel like a home
(09:11) How anyone can now get involved in flipping homes and rentals
(13:19) Why a home needs to flow emotionally and why style should be consistent
(15:10) The most popular exteriors
(16:37) Why Joanna tries to steer her client away from trends
(17:11) The trends Joanna likes currently
(18:19) Why Chip hopes the new season is one that brings us closer to nature
(20:53) How Chip and Joanna started out with renovation and interior design
(23:34) Ways you can dip your toe into the real estate market and why it’s a great time to get involved
(28:18) How Emily got into interior design
(31:04) Emily’s early experiments with design and natural knack for it
(35:59) When to break the rules of design
(38:05) The new rules of design
(40:02) The most expensive choices to reverse
(41:27) Why Emily is a big fan of everything that’s in style now
(44:22) Why theme rooms are not timeless, and why cookie cutter might not last
(47:02) Thinking outside the box when it comes to wall hangings
(49:30) Why redesigning can be a positive for some, but unnecessary for others
(54:10) Why Emily isn’t big into tech in homes
(56:15) Brit’s techy home and features that help conserve water and energy
(1:04:26) Sustainably renovating on a budget
(1:08:23) The pros and cons of investing in a rental home and things to consider
(1:15:46) Emily’s final tips for getting started