Adaptations from page to screen can be bumpy, but Gossip Girl author Cecily von Ziegesar says overall Josh Schwartz and his crew have been spot-on.

“I’m a very faithful watcher… Generally I’m entertained and I think it’s great,” she tells MTV.com. Von Ziegesar does have one bone to pick with the producers: their depiction of the TV version of Vanessa, played by Jessica Szohr.

“I think Vanessa is one character they ruined,” she says. “In the book, she’s kick-ass and has a shaved head and wears lots of black. I think a lot of the readers who don’t usually read teen fiction identify with Vanessa,” In the show, Vanessa has more of a bohemian hipster look.

The author clarifies that it has nothing to do with Szohr, adding: “I just wish Vanessa was like she is in the books a bit more.”

She may disapprove of Dan Humprey’s bff, but von Ziegesar gives the rest of the characters a thumbs up, admitting she loves bad boy Chuck Bass.

“Leighton Meester is totally perfect for Blair, and Blake [Lively] is perfect for Serena. I was more worried they would insert Barbie-doll-looking people, which they didn’t,” says von Ziegesar. “I think the actors do a brilliant job. Chuck is my favorite character, and the way he looks and acts is in keeping with how he is in the beginning of the series.”

I have added a photo of Jessica on set of Rachael Ray

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Thought you would be interested that Gossip Girl star Jessica Szhor is making her first talk show stop ever at the RACHAEL RAY show. And Jessica is dishing the dirt on kissing uber-hottie Chace Crawford! Plus, you’ll meet the man behind the fashion on the show, Eric Daman, who will show us how to get that Gossip Girl look for less. This episode is airing Monday, October 13th. Please check www.rachaelrayshow.com for local listings.

Thanks To Hallie From CBS for sending this in!!

WHO: Jessica Szohr

WORE: An orange peacoat, graphic dress, blue tights and fringed boots

WHERE: On the set of Gossip Girl, NYC

WHEN: October 7, 2008

What do you think of this It girl’s style? Share your comments below!

“Gossip Girl,” which is starting its second season on The CW and CTV, brings a new group of young Hollywood actors onto magazine covers, red carpet photo shoots and Monday night TV. Shot in New York City, the show’s ever-growing fan base dutifully monitors and mimics character fashion and style. As the first season indicated, scantily clad actors in seductive situations simultaneously intrigue viewers and shock critics.

Jessica Szhor, a Menomonee Falls native, joined the cast midway through the first season. Now living in New York City, this 23-year-old hasn’t lost her appreciation for family and Midwestern values.

We caught up with Szhor during shooting for the second season and asked to hear all the juicy details of life in the big city and working with some of Hollywood’s hottest newcomers. Read the rest of this entry »

Go Here to see a video of Jessica on The Sauce.

The cast of Gossip Girl film a the wedding scene on a rainy Tuesday in New York City.

If you’ve been following the show, wedding bells are ringing for Lily van der Woodsen (Serena’s mom, played by Kelly Rutherford) and Bart Bass (Chuck’s father, played by Robert John Burke).

Spotted on set: Chace Crawford, Ed Westwick, Jessica Szohr, Penn Badgley and Leighton Meester. They all started filming this scene last Wednesday at NYC’s Palace Hotel.

15+ pictures inside of the Gossip Girl cast getting their wedding on…Plus Sorry for the lack of updates by me I have been so busy but now Im ready

I also added some Magazine Scans Credit to YNYLM

Jessica Szohr plays the best friend of Gossip Girl leading man Dan Humphrey (Penn Badgley). Her character, Vanessa Abrams, is Dan’s childhood best friend who has returned to New York, realizing that she is in love with Dan. Naturally, this throws a wrench into his budding relationship with Upper East Side princess Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively).

Jessica spoke to BuddyTV today and promised us that there will be much more in store for her and the rest of the gang as the rest of the season of Gossip Girl continues. She also shared with us the unusual way she got cast on the show, as well as some other interesting tidbits about her life. Below, you will find the audiofile and a complete transcript of the interview.