41 Facts About Blair Waldorf

Blair Cornelia Waldorf is one of the main characters of Gossip Girl, introduced in the original series of novels and appearing as the lead in the television adaptation; she appears in the comic adaptation.

Leighton Meester, who portrayed the character in the television drama, has described Blair Waldorf as being insecure about her social status.

In Meester's view, the true Blair Waldorf is ultimately a good girl at heart.

Blair Waldorf has been compared to vintage film and literary figures, including Becky Sharp and Lizzie Eustace.

Blair Waldorf is commonly likened to Lila Fowler of Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley High series.

Blair Waldorf is the most critically acclaimed character of the franchise, while the television character has drawn real-life attention surrounding fashion and her love life.

Blair Waldorf is described as an alluring brunette, and occasionally models her appearance and demeanor after famous actresses, including Marilyn Monroe and, most often, Audrey Hepburn.

Blair Waldorf is largely motivated by matters surrounding family, romance, and ambition.

One year prior to the opening novel, Blair Waldorf's parents divorced after her father ran off with another man.

When her mother remarries, and her father leaves the country, Blair Waldorf has difficulty accepting her stepfather, Cyrus Rose.

However, Blair Waldorf ultimately remains close to her father Harold, who she often turns to for comfort.

Blair Waldorf eventually begins to acknowledge her mistakes, with her father's help.

Blair Waldorf later grows closer to Chuck Bass, who she'd previously known for years, which leads them to briefly date one another.

Blair Waldorf is noted for an over-achieving nature, which often appears in humorous scenes.

Blair Waldorf is pure naked striving, restlessly seeking an object, any object, and never knowing when enough is enough.

In of Gossip Girl, Blair Waldorf is introduced as the Upper East Side's beautiful and popular queen bee.

Blair Waldorf is the daughter of Eleanor Waldorf, a famous fashion designer.

Blair Waldorf is dating Nate Archibald, and is best friends with Serena van der Woodsen.

Blair Waldorf finds a close companion in Nate's best friend and her childhood friend Chuck Bass, who becomes a partner for her schemes.

When Serena returns home from boarding school, Blair Waldorf learns from Nate that he lost his virginity to a drunken Serena over a year ago.

Blair Waldorf retaliates by publicly revealing Serena's connection to a rehab hospital.

Blair Waldorf then learns that the actual patient is Serena's younger brother, Eric, who had been committed after a suicide attempt.

Blair Waldorf begins a brief power struggle with freshman Jenny Humphrey.

At the launch of the second season, Blair Waldorf was described by creators as the queen at the center of the Gossip Girl chess game.

Blair Waldorf initially shuns her advances, but later turns to her for comfort.

Blair Waldorf is later accepted into New York University, and her competitive relationship with Georgina is eventually renewed.

Blair Waldorf finds emotional support from her mother, as well as Chuck.

However, she and Chuck separate when Blair Waldorf feels that he manipulated her while competing with his uncle.

Blair Waldorf eventually decides that she wants to be with Chuck, but shuns him after he tries to humiliate Dan.

Blair Waldorf is later courted by a prince from Monaco named Louis.

Blair Waldorf is then abducted by an enemy of the Basses, Raina's father Russell Thorpe.

Chuck later rescues Blair Waldorf and apologizes for his violent actions.

Amidst the fourth season, the romance between Dan and Blair Waldorf became a polarizing topic among viewers which drew significant media interest.

Jarett Wieselman of the New York Post applauded the development, feeling that Blair Waldorf had "more chemistry" with Dan than with Chuck.

The way we viewed [the violence], I think it's very clear that Blair Waldorf is not afraid in those moments.

At the wedding, Gossip Girl releases a recording of Blair Waldorf confessing her love for Chuck.

Nevertheless, Louis and Blair Waldorf get married, making Blair Waldorf a Princess of Monaco, though Louis informs her that they will have a loveless marriage of convenience.

Blair Waldorf then receives support from Dan, leading them to share a kiss on Valentine's Day.

Amidst these developments, Blair Waldorf grows conflicted between her feelings for Dan and Chuck.

Five years later, Blair is shown to be running her mother's successful fashion line and she works with Jenny in a line called "J for Waldorf", and she and Chuck are shown to have a son named Henry.

In May 2009, Blair Waldorf received attention from Forbes, which interviewed her via the series' writers.