What Really Happened Between Taylor Momsen And Chace Crawford?

The world of celebrity relationships can often be as dramatic and intricate as the stories told on screen. This is especially true for the cast of "Gossip Girl," where the personal lives of its stars became fodder for speculation and intrigue. Among the many relationships that sparked interest, the connection between Taylor Momsen and Chace Crawford remains one of the most enigmatic. Fans have been left wondering for years about the true nature of their relationship. Did they ever date, or were they just good friends? The truth may be more complex than it seems.

Throughout the six seasons of "Gossip Girl," the cast's personal lives often intertwined, mirroring the dramatic narratives portrayed on screen. Relationships among cast members, such as Blake Lively and Penn Badgley, were well-known and frequently discussed. However, Momsen and Crawford kept their connection under wraps, leading to much speculation and curiosity among fans. The dynamics of their relationship are not just a reflection of youthful romance but also of the pressures and expectations that come with being in the public eye.

In 2008, rumors began to swirl around Crawford and Momsen after they were spotted together at a holiday party, allegedly sharing a kiss. Despite the age difference—Crawford being 23 and Momsen just 15—many wondered if there was more to their story. Both actors denied any romantic involvement, but the whispers continued. This intrigue kept fans engaged, eagerly awaiting any new developments regarding their relationship. Was it merely a friendly connection, or was there something deeper that they chose to keep private?

Taylor Momsen and Chace Crawford sparked romance rumors after being spotted together

Back in 2008, a real-life "Gossip Girl" spotted Chace Crawford and Taylor Momsen cozying up together during a holiday party — but whether or not that really happened is still up for speculation. According to sources, Crawford, who was 23 at the time, and a then-15-year-old Momsen attended the party together and stepped away to enjoy a quick kissing session on the streets before heading back to the get-together. Crawford's representatives denied the accusations with Momsen, but given that both Blake Lively and Penn Badgley along with Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr were flourishing in their respective relationships, it was hard to not speculate about Momsen and Crawford's relationship status.

Adding fuel to the speculation, only a few months after the two were spotted, Momsen was seen signing autographs for fans when she revealed that despite her and Crawford's age gap, it wasn't weird that the two of them kissed — though Momsen never delved into whether she was talking about kissing Crawford on or off the screen. And despite fans begging for more information, that seems to be a secret both Momsen and Crawford are keeping quiet about.

Momsen and Crawford denied having a relationship, but remained friends

After sparking romance rumors during the height of "Gossip Girl," it seems Taylor Momsen and Chace Crawford were adamant that they would not kiss and tell. In an interview with OK! Magazine in 2009, Momsen set the record straight saying that the two of them were simply friends and not an item. "Rumors are rumors," Momsen explained, before talking about how close she and her "Gossip Girl" co-stars are. "It's great because going to set we're all such good friends." When asked if since she wasn't seeing Crawford, if she was seeing someone else, Momsen was tight-lipped and explained she was focused on her career.

But despite these two saying they haven't been together, fellow "Gossip Girl" co-stars revealed, luckily, even if they had been, there would be no bad blood on set. Explaining how the cast members were always dating each other, show executive Joshua Safran said none of the couples — Penn Badgley and Blake Lively in particular — ever made it awkward while filming the show. "[It] is a testament to how good [Badgley and Lively] are as actors. Because they did not want their personal drama to relate to the show," Safran said. So, even if Momsen and Crawford did enjoy a secret relationship, luckily for fans, it never impacted the show — and it's a secret we will just have to keep waiting for "Gossip Girl" to reveal.