Lawrence’s career definitely wasn’t harmed by this early rejection: the actor is currently making waves for her role in controversial psychological thriller, Mother! – which sees her take on the guise of ‘Mother Nature’ and the Virgin Mary all in one.

Meanwhile the role of Serena, as we all know, went to Lively – and TV history was made. So it’s unsurprising to learn that the actor is well and truly up for a revival of the show that put her name on the (Hollywood) map.

“Of course. I’m open to anything that’s good, that’s interesting, and that sort of feels necessary… I imagine we all would (consider it),” Lively told Vanity Fair.

“I can’t speak for everyone else, but we all owe so much to this show, and I think that it would be silly not to acknowledge that.”

Gossip Girl fans, this is who was originally set to play Serena van der Woodsen