Who Is This Brunette Cutie and Future Gossip Girl Star? (PHOTO)

Back when we were wearing camel toe-inducing leotards and leg warmers (the first time, thank you for the repeat aesthetic assault, American Apparel), we had a BFF in dance class too. We wore coordinating outfits and ignored our teacher’s lecture about wearing earrings while pas de deuxing, and worked the powder blue like it was our job. But while some of us ended up steering clear of center stage, this little lady put herself smack dab in the middle of Gossip Girl’s.

So, who is it? Click through to find out.