A huge reason for the show’s success was its shamelessly excessive approach to wealth.

That said, viewers keep asking: “Who is the richest inGossip Girl?”

Unlike most other characters in the show, Vanessa doesn’t become rich throughout the story.

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Jenny is Dan’s younger sister, a rebellious teen who longed to be popular.

Jenny leaves the show in Season 3 and only makes sporadic appearances in future seasons.

Thus, Ivy finally becomes wealthy on her own, away from the Upper East Side’s poisonous influence.

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He was considered an outsider because he didn’t come from old money and had a modest background.

Dan becomes so rich he can even afford an apartment in Serena’s building!

Talk about clawing his way to the top.

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A former musician, Rufus is known for his bohemian-leaning lifestyle and artistic way of living.

In the show,he transforms from a struggling musician to a triumphant gallery owner.

The villain-turned-fan-favorite appears throughout the show, wreaking havoc everywhere she goes and looking fabulous while doing it.

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She seemingly ends the show with Jack Bass, another rich target for her to exploit.

However, he is staunchly loyal, willing to help his cunning lifelong friends whenever they need him.

Out of all the characters in the show, Nate has the most hectic financial life.

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Blair is thedaughter of a wealthy lawyer and a successful fashion designer.

Unlike her friends, Serena doesn’t end the show as a major figure in any business.

However,she is an heiress, the daughter of a billionaire, and married to a successful novelist.

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Jessica Szohr as Vanessa Abrams in Gossip Girl

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Amanda Sutton as Penelope Shafai in Gossip Girl

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Kaylee DeFer as Ivy Dickens in Gossip Girl

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Penn Badgley as Dan Humphrey in Gossip Girl

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Rufus Humphrey Smiling

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Michelle Trachtenberg as Georgina Sparks in HBO Max’s Gossip Girl

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Chace Crawford as Nate Archibald

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Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf carrying many shopping bags in Gossip Girl

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Blake Lively as Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl

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