Gossip Girl Surprise: Meet Chuck's Mom (2024)

ByVlada Gelman /

Gossip Girl Surprise: Meet Chuck's Mom (1)WARNING: If you have yet to watch Monday’s Gossip Girl, avert your eyes now. Everyone else, you may proceed….

Lola’s scheme to unmask Serena as Gossip Girl in last night’s episode inadvertently led to another major reveal: Diana Payne (guest star Elizabeth Hurley) is Chuck’s mother!

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“You have been in New York for months, inviting me to parties, hiring my friends, hanging out in my apartment in your underwear” — hello, awkward! — “banging my best friend,” Chuck yelled at her. “Did it not occur to you to mention this? That you were my mother?”

The big bombshell was dropped during Blair and Dan’s coming out party and was broadcast live to the infamous blogger’s website, which only made the humiliation worse. Diana tried to smooth things over by explaining her decision to stay mum to Chuck: She was young, easily swept away by Bart Bass’ charm, yet ill-equipped to raise a child. Bart’s wife Elizabeth, on the other hands, couldn’t have kids. Problem solved! Unfortunately, Elizabeth couldn’t bear raising a son who wasn’t her own and ran off.

“You know where to find me,” Diana told Chuck, dropping the ball in his court.

And there’s even more to the story. “We both know that’s not the secret I was talking about,” Gossip Girl texted to Diana. Meanwhile, judging from the promo for next week’s episode, her new title as Chuck’s mom isn’t going to stop Diana from hitting on his buddie Nate. Boys, may we suggest some new house ground rules to avoid any embarrassing run-ins?

So what else do you think Diana is hiding, Gossip Girl fans? And were you sad to see Nate and Lola’s brief romance become a casualty of the reveal?

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Gossip Girl Surprise: Meet Chuck's Mom (2024)

FAQs

Is that lady really Chuck's mom? ›

When Serena talks to Diana about her role in saving Chuck's life at Blair's soiree, Lola records the conversation and posts it on Gossip Girl, including the part where Diana reveals she's Chuck's mother. Big mistake, Lola. Huge! Though she's glad she hurt Serena, Lola doesn't tell Nate that her cousin is Gossip Girl.

Is Diana Payne Chuck's Mom? ›

Later, they both attend the salon and Lola, wanting to prove her theory that Serena is Gossip Girl, livestreams a conversation between Diana and Serena; during which Diana reveals she is Chuck's mother.

Does Chuck's mother betray him? ›

She betrays him and signs the hotel over to Jack, whom she loves. However, she calls Chuck to say goodbye and reveals that Jack chose the hotel over her. She then reveals to Chuck that she is not his mother and she does not know whether his real mother is alive or dead.

What is the saddest episode of Gossip Girl? ›

The Wrong Goodbye (Gossip Girl)
"The Wrong Goodbye"
Gossip Girl episode
Episode no.Season 4 Episode 23
Directed byPatrick Norris
Written byJoshua Safran
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Did Chuck's mom take away the Intersect? ›

Series. In the Season Four episode Chuck Versus the First Fight, Chuck's mother surprises Chuck inside Stephen Bartowski's secret base and uses a Portable device on him which suppresses the Intersect 2.0 inside Chuck's head rendering it inoperable.

Who was the woman at Chuck's dad's grave? ›

But in Season 3, Chuck sees a woman leaving flowers on his mom's grave. This woman is Elizabeth, who reveals that she is Chuck's mother — she gave birth to him at a young age, and allowed Bart to raise Chuck while telling him that his nameless mother died.

What episode does Chuck find out Diana is his mom? ›

Gossip Girl Season 5 Episode 20 Recap — Chuck's Mom | TVLine.

How is Diana Payne related to Chuck? ›

In season 5, Diana Payne claims that she is Chuck's biological mother, conceiving him after she and Bart had an affair, but it is revealed to be untrue.

Who is Chuck's biological parents? ›

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“I wanted to watch over you from afar,” Diana, who gave birth to Chuck while his father, Bart Bass (Robert John Burke), was married to another woman, told him later when she attempted to talk to him back at his Empire Hotel apartment.

What really happened to Chuck's mom? ›

She was a CIA agent assigned to Project Isis which saw her go deep undercover in Volkoff Industries. She left her family, telling her son she would be gone only a few days. She would left while Chuck was in the fifth grade and he did not see her again for more than 19 years.

Does Chuck get the Intersect back after his mom takes it? ›

The laptop gives Chuck back the Intersect after he answers the question "One or eleven," which was a hint to his father's phrase, "Aces, Charles." After entering the phrase, the computer begins to show Intersect images. After this is done, the computer shuts down and Chuck stands up smiling to Sarah and Casey.

Why did Chuck's mother leave him? ›

She was 19 when she had Chuck and was ready to give him up for adoption. Bart wanted to keep the baby, but since Elizabeth had no intention of marrying him, she suggested the story that she had died at childbirth. She left to start her own life yet still accepted annual payments from Bart to stay away.

What is gossip girls famous line? ›

If you're going to be sad, you might as well be sad in Paris.” “Once men have tasted caviar, it baffles me how they settle for catfish.” “Whoever said money doesn't buy happiness didn't know where to shop.” “We're sisters.

Who did Blair get pregnant by? ›

In the fifth season, Blair is revealed to be pregnant with Prince of Monaco, Louis Grimaldi's child. However the child later dies before birth after a car crash Blair and Chuck were in.

Did Chuck get Blair pregnant? ›

After sleeping with Chuck (The Wrong Goodbye) and Louis (multiple times over the summer), Blair isn't sure who the father of the baby is. After encouragement from Dan and Dorota, she gets a paternity test done and finds out it is Louis' baby (The Jewel of Denial).

Why did Bryce give Chuck the Intersect? ›

Bryce stole the Intersect to keep it out of Fulcrum's hands, and did so under Stephen Bartowski's guidance. But despite Stephen's wishes to keep Chuck out of it, Bryce sent the Intersect to Chuck because he knew Chuck could handle the Intersect and that Sarah would find Chuck.

Why did Chuck's mom block the intersection? ›

She thought that if he didn't have the intersect then he wouldn't come looking for her and wouldn't get himself killed by Volkoff.

Who knows Chuck is the Intersect? ›

Morgan is one of only a handful of people outside Team Bartowski who know Chuck is the Intersect and who are not imprisoned.

Did Eva know who Chuck was? ›

She tells him that she found it in her suitcase, and upon going through it himself, Chuck sees it inside. He realizes Eva knew who he was all along and breaks up with her, then telling her to go back to Europe.

Is Chuck Bass Lily's son? ›

Lillian Celia "Lily" van der Woodsen (née Rhodes, previously Mueller, Bass, and Bass Humphrey) is the mother to Serena and Eric van der Woodsen, as well as being the birth mother of Scott Rosson and the adoptive mother to Chuck Bass, the latter of whom is the son to her ex-husband Bart Bass.

What was Lily hiding from Rufus? ›

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That's right, Lily and Rufus had a child together when they dated in their younger years, but Lily gave him up for adoption and somehow kept the secret from Rufus, too.

Is Jack Bass Chuck's father? ›

Portrayed By:

Jack Bass is the younger and irresponsible brother of Bart Bass, and the uncle of Bart's son, Chuck Bass.

Who is Chuck Bass's real dad? ›

Bartholomew "Bart" Bass is a recurring character in the Gossip Girl novels and it's television adaptation. He is the father of Chuck Bass and the husband of Lily van der Woodsen. He is portrayed by Robert John Burke.

What episode does everyone find out about Chuck? ›

But if I had to pick one episode, it would be “Chuck Versus the Beard,” which was the first episode I directed and when Morgan found out Chuck's secret.

Why does Chuck always wear purple? ›

Chuck Bass is wearing purple on purple and deploying his signature line, “I'm Chuck Bass,” in order to assert his identity in response to his overbearing, overly tanned father.

Why is Blair's mom different in Season 1? ›

Blair's mother, Eleanor, is played by Florencia Lozano in the beginning but is portrayed by Margaret Colin after and for the rest of the series (Pilot). Chuck speaks of his mother as if she's still alive, but it's later revealed that she is deceased (Pilot).

Are Chuck and Serena related? ›

The relationship between Chuck and Serena, also known by the portmanteau Cherena, is the platonic relationship between Chuck Bass and Serena van der Woodsen. They are very close friends and siblings.

What was Jack hiding in Gossip Girl? ›

Worst of all are Jack Bass and Diana Payne, whose strategy for hiding the fact that Chuck's supposedly deceased father is still alive consisted of getting super-involved in the lives of Chuck and everyone he knows, confusing him with multiple, preposterous stories about his lineage, and sputtering, “Why do you have to ...

Who was Chuck's blood donor? ›

“I remember my dad having the 'I gave blood today' stickers all the time when I was growing up,” Chuck said. He described his father, who was an engineer for an automobile corporation, as a highly analytical person. “He thought it was a good idea to give blood, it made sense to help others, and so he did it.

Did Lily cheat on Rufus? ›

They begin dating again and eventually marry in Rufus Getting Married. However, Lily later chooses Bart Bass over Rufus and annuls their marriage in The Return of the Ring.

Who saved Chuck's life? ›

Television Series. In the season three finale, Chuck is shot in the streets of Perlovka, Prague. Eva hears the shots from her apartment and is able to save his life when no ambulances arrived.

Does Sarah end up remembering Chuck? ›

And so it is decided: Sarah got her memory back just before conceiving a baby Bartowski right on that beach and running off to sign escrow papers on their dream home and living happily ever after. Done, done and done!

Does Sarah Walker remember Chuck? ›

But unfortunately in the shows final episodes Sarah loses her entire memory of the past 5 years of being with Chuck. She does not remember Chuck or anyone else.

Why was Chuck cancelled? ›

At the close of the second season, declining ratings and stiff competition from the other networks had indicated that "Chuck" would be canceled.

Why did Lily adopt Chuck? ›

Even after Bart died, Lily was adamant that Chuck still be in her family. She formally adopted him as a business decision but also because she loved him.

What were Chuck's last words? ›

Ultimately, things reached a point where Chuck's final words to Jimmy were, "The truth is you've never mattered all that much to me." So, why didn't Jimmy solve the situation by telling this to Kim?

Why Jimmy didn't care about Chuck's death? ›

Because Howard blames himself for kicking Chuck out of the firm after the issue with the malpractice insurance, Jimmy is more than happy to let Howard shoulder the blame as he can let himself believe that Howard's decision to dismiss Chuck from the firm was what caused Chuck to kill himself.

What is the most famous line of all time? ›

Famous Movie Quotes
  • “ May the Force be with you.” - Star Wars, 1977.
  • “ There's no place like home.” - The Wizard of Oz, 1939.
  • “ I'm the king of the world!” - ...
  • “ Carpe diem. ...
  • “ Elementary, my dear Watson.” - ...
  • “ It's alive! ...
  • “ My mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. ...
  • “ I'll be back.” -
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Who is the most liked character in Gossip Girl? ›

Blair Waldorf is the most loved character from the original series based on our data. Leighton Meester's fashionable character had the highest number of articles written about her in the past two years (54) and the second highest percent of character Facebook love reactions.

Does Serena go to Brown? ›

In the show, Serena, rather than Eric, applies and is accepted to Brown, but ultimately does not attend. Serena is also incidentally based on a classmate of hers that went to the Rhode Island School of Design.

Is Nate Archibald a Vanderbilt? ›

Nathaniel Archibald was born to Captain Howard Archibald, a successful business magnate, and Anne Vanderbilt Archibald, a member of the Vanderbilt family. On the surface, Nate seems to be the perfect "Golden Boy" of the Upper East Side.

What secret is Blair hiding after the accident? ›

Blair's Secret Is Revealed: The episode begins "a few months" after Blair and Chuck's car crash and we learn that Blair lost her baby.

Does Blair have an eating disorder? ›

She calls herself a “heifer” and berates herself for eating. In Gossip Girl, Blair is shown engaging in bulimic behavior, although she is never called bulimic and the behavior is never addressed.

How many months pregnant was Blair? ›

In 2020, O'Neal competed in the TOC while six months pregnant with son Chrome and finished sixth, playing from the same set of tees as the men.

Does Blair have a miscarriage? ›

In the fifth season, Blair is revealed to be pregnant with Prince of Monaco, Louis Grimaldi's child. However the child later dies before birth after a car crash Blair and Chuck were in.

Is Lily Chuck's mom? ›

Lillian Celia "Lily" van der Woodsen (née Rhodes, previously Mueller, Bass, and Bass Humphrey) is the mother to Serena and Eric van der Woodsen, as well as being the birth mother of Scott Rosson and the adoptive mother to Chuck Bass, the latter of whom is the son to her ex-husband Bart Bass.

Who is Chuck's real dad Gossip Girl? ›

Bartholomew "Bart" Bass is a recurring character in the Gossip Girl novels and it's television adaptation. He is the father of Chuck Bass and the husband of Lily van der Woodsen. He is portrayed by Robert John Burke.

Who is Chuck's mom in One Tree Hill? ›

One Tree Hill (TV Series 2003–2012) - Kelley Davis as Chuck's Mom, Mrs. Scolnik, Mrs. Skolnick, Woman - IMDb.

What was Lily hiding in Gossip Girl? ›

In season three, Lily hides the fact that she has cancer from her family with the exception of her mother, CeCe Rhodes, and goes to her ex-husband for treatment. When Lily's husband, Rufus Humphrey, finds out, it causes a strain in their marriage.

Who is Lily van der Woodsen secret child? ›

Scott Rosson

Scott was portrayed by Chris Riggi in Seasons 2 & 3. Scott Rosson is the biological son of Rufus Humphrey and Lily van der Woodsen. He was born at a French hospital sometime in 1986, whom Lily secretly gave up without Rufus's knowledge.

How many husbands has Lily had? ›

Lily Winters
In-universe information
HusbandDaniel Romalotti (2006–2007) Cane Ashby (2009–2011, 2012–2019)
SonsCharlie Ashby
DaughtersMattie Ashby
StepsonsSamuel Ashby
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Who does Rufus end up with? ›

Meanwhile, Rufus is preparing to propose to Lily but while setting up for the proposal, finds her plans to give him money. Humiliated, he ends things with her. In the season finale, The Goodbye Gossip Girl, he and Lily make amends and get engaged.

What is Nathan's mom's secret in One Tree Hill? ›

Deb confesses to Nathan that she left Dan for another man many summers ago and chose to leave Nathan with Dan. Nathan is heartbroken as she chose to leave him miserable with Dan and that impacted his whole life. Lucas apologizes to Brooke, who wants nothing to do with him. Nathan decides to emancipate from his parents.

Who is the most loved character in One Tree Hill? ›

1. Brooke Davis. As One Tree Hill's resident cheerleader (literal and metaphorical) Brooke (Sophia Bush) easily snags the top spot on this ranking. Despite her mean girl roots early in the series, she proved herself to be a loyal friend, a wonderful mother and an all-around angel of a human being.

Is Chuck's dad beating him? ›

It was later revealed that Chuck's dad was abusing him. Chase took immediate action and beat his dad, which landed him in the back of the police car.

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