Gossip Girl is one of the most popular teen drama series out there for a reason. It made us all dream of life on the Upper East Side of New York among the glitz and the glam, and it definitely defined an entire era of real-world fashion and lifestyle.
Not to mention, it sort of predicted the degree to which our lives would get monitored in the future through social media, even if ultimately we’re nobodies compared to Blair, Serena, and their friends. As appreciation to a series that might actually be seeing a reboot in the coming years, we’re introducing 10 facts about everyone’s beloved Queen Bee Blair Waldorf that even the biggest fans may not have realized were true.
She Had The Second Longest Relationship
If you’ve paid close attention to the relationship arcs in Gossip Girl, you’ll know that the longest-standing one belongs to Serena and Dan. That being said, Blair’s relationship with Chuck is a close runner-up as it spans multiple seasons, and the two of them sometimes have lengthy periods of being on and off.
Blair even almost ends up marrying another man instead of Chuck, but the two eventually reunite. The funniest part is, these two weren’t even meant to end up together. Initially, Chuck was just going to be the antagonist of the show, but due to the chemistry he had with Blair, the directors decided to go with the flow.
She Had A Sister Named After Her Favorite School
Anyone who’s familiar with the actual Gossip Girl books will know that there are many details and events that just don’t match up between the two. One thing that’s consistent is how much Blair dreams about going to an Ivy League school, more specifically Yale, which has been her goal for a long time.
What’s different, however, is that in the books, Eleanor ends up pregnant with a daughter. When she’s born, she’s actually named Yale, after Blair’s favorite school. It’s a funny and sort of sweet detail, although it almost feels a bit selfish to a degree.
She’s Obsessed With Shoes
Blair, just like Serena, was one of the characters that garnered tons of attention due to her impeccable wardrobe. She was always perfectly dressed and accessorized for every occasion, even if her style was more refined and elegant than Serena’s.
Blair’s main inspiration actually comes from Audrey Hepburn, which is referenced many times during the show itself. Moreover, it’s often implied that Blair’s favorite articles of clothing are shoes, specifically Louboutin high heels.
French Delicacies Are Her Weakness
Due to her love for all things fancy and European, it’s no wonder that Blair has an expensive taste for food as well. Back home, her favorite restaurant is The Gramercy Tavern, a fancy New American style restaurant located in Manhattan. In Paris, La Rotisserie de Beaujolais is her favorite restaurant, which serves traditional French cuisine.
We see her consume tons of French-style pastries during the show as well, which further proves her love for European style food. Blair’s favorite Thanksgiving treat has also been revealed as oyster stuffing.
She’s An Overachiever In Disguise
Blair is often portrayed as an intense character who comes across ruthless and cruel. She’s very vindictive and will go to any lengths needed to get what she wants. This is shown in how she treats her minions in the first few seasons as mere accessories and pawns.
However, rather than being your typical mean girl, Blair is actually just incredibly ambitious, with a penchant for always overachieving. Since she wants to be perfect so deeply, she tends to go for solutions that get her results fast and efficiently, even if they end up hurting those around her.
She Likes A Man Of Status
Unlike her friend Serena who’s seen dating a myriad of different types of men, Blair has a very particular type that she’ll often go for. As the heiress of the Waldorf family, she believes she has a lot to give, and considers herself an asset as much as she sees potential partners as assets.
This is why Blair will often be seen dating men of status, whether it be heirs to significant fortunes or those in political power. Part of this is also no doubt the fact that she loves to be around people who are just as ambitious and cutthroat as she is.
She Loves People Who Challenge Her
Although Blair enjoys being considered the Queen Bee and loves the sense of power she gets from it, she feels much happier when she’s around people who keep her on her toes. While she despises people betraying her or stepping on her toes, she definitely doesn’t mind being around people who are just as smart as her.
It’s no surprise then that she feels most connected to Chuck, the only man who actually makes her work for something and analyze herself. Not to mention, Chuck is almost always aware of her scheming ways and can see through most of her plans before they even happen.
She Loves To Do Charity And Volunteer
Blair might come across extremely selfish due to how much she commits to getting what she wants. However, it’s implied time and time again in the show that Blair finds great enjoyment in setting up charities and other events to raise money for a good reason. Whether her intentions are purely selfish are somewhat unclear, however.
Blair has also volunteered at an organization that fights homelessness in New York, as well as another group that seeks to protect falcons within Central Park. No matter what you think of Blair and her attitude, part of her does really seem to care about injustice.
She Has Deep Mental Health Issues
It’s no secret that Blair is a troubled person. The show explores her damaged psyche little by little, revealing bits and pieces of her past that turned her into a very callous person. She has a hard time trusting people and forming truly meaningful bonds. Most of the time, she hides her own genuine, emotional side.
As a result, Blair is diagnosed with depression and anxiety, and she treats this with medication. In the past, she’s also suffered from bulimia, which has left its own scars on her for life.
She’s An Artist At Heart
Given that Blair is the daughter of Eleanor Waldorf, a reputable designed in New York, it’s no surprise that she has an eye for fashion and all things artistic as well. While her mother doesn’t always recognize her passions and her visions properly, Blair always manages to express her creativity in some way, shape, or form.
This is evident in how she used to take art at school, and how she enjoys planning events and outfits. It ultimately leads her to continue in her mother’s footsteps despite all her struggles and successfully bring honor to the Waldorf name.
