Crisis averted on the UES. After actress Illeana Douglas had to drop out of filming a guest spot on Gossip Girl as Lily’s sister Carol, the production team scrambled to find a replacement. They’ve already got their girl!

full size Sheila Kelley Cast as Lily Van Der Woodsen's Sister Carol in Season 4
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TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports that Gossip Girl has recast the part of Carol with Sheila Kelley. The actress was last seen as Zoe on Lost and has her own line of pole dancing workout videos. True story. Seems like a perfect fit for GG!

Source: TVLine