THEN & NOW: Here's what the cast of 'Gossip Girl' is up to 5 years after the show ended

When "Gossip Girl" first debuted in 2007, it had 3.5 million viewers. By 2009, its raunchy ads and commercials were causing a public uproar. Parents began demanding that the show be canceled while their children were counting down the hours until it aired.

The series became one of the most popular dramas on television and the cast members were catapulted to star status. It's been five years since the show ended in 2012 and the teen heartthrobs have been up to a lot since then.

Here's what the cast of "Gossip Girl" is doing now: