Blake Lively pays emotional tribute to ‘Gossip Girl’ co-star Michelle Trachtenberg

Hollywood actor Michelle Trachtenberg tragically passed away on Wednesday aged 39. On her Instagram stories, Michelle’s former Gossip Girl co-star Blake Lively penned a touching tribute to their time together, sharing a picture of them.

Blake Lively pays tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg, calls her ‘electricity’

“She was electricity,” Blake Lively wrote, reminiscing the first time they met. “You knew when she walked into a room because the vibration had changed. Whatever she did, she did 200%.”

Blake also talked about Michelle Trachtenberg’s unshakeable confidence, her loyal protection of friends, and her effervescent energy. The obituary also highlighted Michelle’s confidence and unshakeable self-assurance.

“She laughed the fullest at someone's joke, she faced authority head-on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, she was proud to be a part of this community and industry as painful as it could be sometimes, she was fiercely loyal to her friends and brave for those she loved, she was big and bold and distinctly herself,” Blake added. 

Beyond ‘Gossip Girl’: Michelle Trachtenberg’s varied career

Michelle Trachtenberg, whose stint as Georgina Sparks made her a household name, had a varied career between film and television.  From EuroTrip to 17 Again, and a terrifying stint in Criminal Minds, she proved her mettle.  Her proficiency in Russian, seen in Killing Kennedy, underlined her commitment to her art.  Her recent projects saw her hosting the true-crime docuseries Meet, Marry, Murder.