Date of Birth: June 27, 1970
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Cecily von Ziegesar is an American author best known for creating the popular young adult series “Gossip Girl.” She was born in New York City and grew up in Manhattan, later attending the prestigious Nightingale-Bamford School. Cecily went on to study at Colby College in Maine and then spent a year in Budapest working for a radio station. She returned to the U.S. to complete her studies at the University of Arizona. Cecily’s “Gossip Girl” series, which debuted in 2002, offers a satirical look at the lives of wealthy teenagers living on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The series became a cultural phenomenon, spawning a successful TV adaptation that aired from 2007 to 2012. Cecily continued to write, creating spin-offs and other young adult novels, solidifying her place in contemporary teen literature.
5 Interesting Facts about Cecily von Ziegesar
1. Cecily von Ziegesar attended the same private high school as some of the characters in her “Gossip Girl” series.
2. She worked at Alloy Entertainment, the book packager that helped develop the “Gossip Girl” series.
3. The “Gossip Girl” TV series, based on her books, starred Blake Lively and Leighton Meester, and became a defining show of the 2000s.
4. Cecily has written other book series, including “The It Girl” and “Cum Laude.”
5. Despite the glitz and glamour of her characters, Cecily prefers a quieter life and has often critiqued the culture of excess she portrays in her books.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Cecily von Ziegesar
1. “I think people like to read about the wealthy because it’s like a fairy tale.”
2. “The ‘Gossip Girl’ books are exaggerated, but they are based on reality.”
3. “Writing is a way for me to organize my thoughts and make sense of the world.”
4. “Teenagers are more complex than we give them credit for.”
5. “I wanted to create characters that were flawed, but still lovable.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Cecily von Ziegesar’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.
Children
Cecily von Ziegesar has two children: a son named Oscar and a daughter named Agnes.
Relevant Links
1. [Cecily von Ziegesar Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecily_von_Ziegesar
2. [Gossip Girl Series on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/series/49032-gossip-girl
