Chace Crawford opened up about his time filming Gossip Girl, his love life, and more during a recent interview. The actor, who played Nate Archibald on the beloved show, revealed that he lived with costar Ed Westwick while filming in New York City, hosting wild parties that were not too dissimilar from those portrayed on the show.
Crawford shared that he and Westwick lived in a small apartment with a roof deck, often inviting people over for parties with a “Bose speaker” and “big bottles of vodka.” He also recalled living with Westwick, describing his room as chaotic with overflowing cigarettes, akin to The Joker’s lair. The actor also mentioned that their neighbor was Alex Pall of The Chainsmokers, and they often partied at his place, too.
The actor also discussed his experience of auditioning for Friday Night Lights and eventually landing the role of Nate Archibald in Gossip Girl. He gushed about his costar Leighton Meester, recalling how he felt he was “in love” with her during their first meeting. Crawford also opened up about his love life, describing it as “a dumpster fire” and revealing that he joined the Raya dating app.
Additionally, Crawford admitted to hooking up with a costar, stating that it’s “inevitable” in the industry. He also shared his post-Gossip Girl struggles, revealing he went through a “major depression” and an “identity crisis” as he navigated auditions and being typecast. The actor also discussed his thoughts on going through a partner’s phone, sharing that he felt “violated” when it happened to him, and how he dealt with the situation.
Lastly, Crawford addressed the NSFW promo photo for The Boys, where his character, The Deep, had a noticeable bulge. He revealed that the show initially intended for his character to have “a massive erection” in most scenes, but it was edited out, and the calendar featuring the photos became a satirical element.
Chace Crawford recently gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at his time on Gossip Girl, his love life, and more. The actor, who portrayed Nate Archibald on the show, lived with costar Ed Westwick in New York City during filming, hosting wild parties reminiscent of those on the show.
Ed Westwick and Chace Crawford Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
Crawford described their apartment, including Westwick’s chaotic room filled with overflowing cigarettes. He also mentioned their neighbor, Alex Pall of The Chainsmokers, and how they often partied at his place, too. The actor shared his experience auditioning for Friday Night Lights and landing the role of Nate, gushing about his instant connection with Leighton Meester.
Crawford opened up about his love life, calling it “a dumpster fire” and joining Raya. He also admitted to hooking up with a costar and shared his post-Gossip Girl struggles, including a “major depression” and “identity crisis.” Additionally, he discussed his thoughts on partner privacy and revealed his experience of feeling “violated” when a partner went through his phone.
Lastly, Crawford addressed the NSFW promo for The Boys, where his character’s bulge was on full display. He shared the show’s initial plans for his character to have “a massive erection” and the satirical calendar that resulted from the edited-out element.
Keep scrolling for more insights from Crawford’s interview, including his dating life, post-Gossip Girl struggles, and thoughts on privacy in relationships.
Crawford’s Audition for ‘Friday Night Lights’ and Landing the Role of Nate Archibald
The actor, who grew up in Texas, shared that he auditioned for the role of Jason Street in Friday Night Lights but didn’t get the part. He referred to Taylor Kitsch, who played Tim Riggins, as “a buddy.” Crawford knew throughout the Gossip Girl audition process that he was reading for the role of Nate Archibald. He read with several actresses auditioning for Blair Waldorf before meeting Leighton Meester.
Crawford recalled, “I got to this big conference room, and there was this one girl sitting with her back turned. […] Leighton turned around. Before she even said [anything], I’m like, ‘She’s, like, so perfect.’ […] She had the headband on in the audition, she flipped around, and I’m like, ‘I think I’m in love with you.'”
Wild Parties and Celebrity Guests While Living in NYC with Ed Westwick
Crawford and Westwick lived together in a small apartment with a roof deck, often hosting parties with a “Bose speaker” and “big bottles of vodka.” Crawford recalled, “We didn’t put much money behind ours,” referring to the difference between their real-life parties and those on Gossip Girl. He also mentioned that their neighbor was The Chainsmokers’ Alex Pall, and they often partied at his place, too.
The actor shared, “It got a little out of hand, but the doormen loved us, and they would kind of let us do anything.” He recalled a night when the doorman called him about a “commotion” at the front of the building, which turned out to be Lindsay Lohan and Sam Ronson. Crawford added, “It’s very 2000s. […] Of course, they came up, and it was great.”
Hooking Up with a Costar and Post-‘Gossip Girl’ Struggles
Crawford admitted that hooking up with a costar is “inevitable” in the industry but didn’t reveal who his fling was. He shared that he went through a “major depression” and an “identity crisis” after Gossip Girl ended, feeling typecast and struggling with auditions. The actor also mentioned that he still keeps in touch with the Gossip Girl cast.
Updates on Crawford’s Dating Life and Thoughts on Going Through a Partner’s Phone
Crawford described his love life as “a dumpster fire” and shared that he joined the Raya dating app. He admitted to having “no expectations” and not knowing what he wants. The actor also revealed that he is “a closet reader and kind of a nerd,” valuing “in-depth conversations” and a “sense of humor” in a partner.
While Crawford hasn’t gone through a partner’s phone, he shared that someone once went through his, causing him to feel “violated.” He stayed in that relationship for another year and a half, attending couples therapy before eventually ending it.
The NSFW Promo for ‘The Boys’ and the Fake Boner Calendar
Chace Crawford promoting The Boys Jan Thijs/Amazon Studios
Crawford addressed the NSFW promo photo for The Boys, where his character, The Deep, had a noticeable bulge. He revealed that the show initially intended for his character to have “a massive erection” in most scenes, but it was edited out. A satirical calendar featuring these photos was created, and Crawford shared that “it kind of looks real.”
