I completely disagree that it’s not interesting to hear about someone else’s dreams. In fact, I find the conversation as stimulating as another favorite topic: a celebrity’s natural hair color. I will never tire of learning that Marilyn Monroe was actually brunette or Emma Stone is a blonde. Of course Bella Hadid has naturally light locks—that’s why her current color looks so good on her!

Today’s lesson—and this is one I’ve probably dreamed about discussing!—is Leighton Meester‘s famous head. As it turns out, Miss Blair Waldorf is also a natural blonde. She dyed her hair dark for Gossip Girl (I guess that town, ie. Manhattan, was only big enough for one blonde best frenemy??) and the look stuck.

Until recently, at least.

Leighton Meester’s Blonde Y2K Highlights

For the last year or so, Meester has been leaning into red hair, appearing on red carpets with her strands dyed a gorgeous shade of auburn. And now, she appears to be going back to her pre-GG roots.

In a video posted to her Instagram account on September 21, the actress went full Y2K with chunky blonde highlights, a glittering outfit, and a purple eyeshadow look (we’ll get there in a second).

When she appeared at the Emmys last weekend, the 39-year-old’s hair was medium length and red as can be, falling past her shoulders in soft layers thanks to an expert bouncy blowout. This time around, it cut off at lob length and featured a cool dirty blonde base with chunky golden highlights. Clips pinned her bangs back while the rest of the light hair fell in natural, air-dried waves.

The Rest of the Look

Meester posted the video to raise awareness for Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, partnering with the CCHS Network on a fundraiser where every $5 donation gives fans a chance to win a virtual coffee date with Queen B herself. Due to the specific (and important!) nature of the post, she never touched on the new hair color… so I guess we get to speculate what it’s for?

Knowing her proclivity for a classic red carpet look, I’d have to guess she was all Euphoria‘d out for a role. It’s not that you can’t wear eye gems and stamp hearts on your cheekbones for an everyday look!

For now, we’ll wait for more information (and make our own hair appointments in the meantime).

Hey Upper East Siders — and beyond! Kelly Rutherford sat down with ET to share her top style must-haves — and exactly how she channels Gossip Girl’s Lily van der Woodsen.

To feel like her best self — no matter the ensemble — the actress, 56, starts with a less is more wellness approach.

“You can wear the most beautiful outfit, but when you feel healthy and vibrant from the inside out, it shows. That inner radiance brings any look to life — whether it’s great cashmere or a simple t-shirt and jeans,” she shares.

For her all-around glow, the entrepreneur relies on Biosil’s vegan formulas to boost collagen, keratin, and elastin — helping her maintain voluminous locks, a smooth complexion, and a resilient manicure.

“When I feel my most confident, everything looks and feels effortless. My hair has that shine we all love, with a soft, natural wave. It’s healthy, full, and doesn’t need a lot of styling. My skin feels more supple, and my nails are clean, strong, and polished with a neutral tone,” she says while celebrating her partnership with the brand.

Once her beauty routine is in place, the model — who’s always sharing the chicest elevator mirror selfies on Instagram — has no shortage of trendy essentials to choose from.

“I’ve been loving linen dresses, and I adore anything with an artisan romantic feel — delicate embroidery, oversized sunglasses, straw hats, bags, and a great sandal. Timeless pieces with a modern twist are my go-to for summer,” she notes.

And when it comes to iconic staples, Rutherford still has a single item she snagged from the Gossip Girl set.

“I took just one ring,” the star reveals. “I would have felt like the character if I were wearing the clothes.”

While she left most of van der Woodsen’s closet behind, Rutherford admits the role continues to inspire her own fashion picks today.

“Playing Lily was such a joy, and I loved her wardrobe. There was this elegance and structure to her style that I loved. I’m a bit more relaxed than Lily in real life, but I still love a beautiful, tailored coat, suit, and accessories.”

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