Juliet Sharp
Encyclopedia
Juliet Sharp is a recurring character who exclusively appeared in the Gossip Girl television adaptation
. The character was created by Gossip Girl producer Stephanie Savage
and is portrayed by actress Katie Cassidy
. The series portrays her as a scheming and secretive but caring woman who develops into a formidable antagonist as her agenda against Serena van der Woodsen
progressed. The actions of character has drawn comparisons to another villain of Gossip Girl, Georgina Sparks
and received positive reviews for her inclusion in the series. Juliet appeared only during the first half of the fourth season
.
joined the cast as Juliet, a student at Columbia University and a potential love interest for Nate, with an agenda against Serena.
When Nate suspects her lying about her residence, he recruits Vanessa and discovers that Juliet is poor and has set up a facade of being a wealthy Upper East Side, living in a rather small apartment outside of the Upper East Side.
During the fourth season premiere, Film School Rejects Erik Adams praised the casting of Cassidy and the character of Juliet having "[...]the most intriguing hand to reveal in coming episodes. Introduced as the cultured, compassionate antidote to the bimbos performing a commercial for Rock Band 3 [...] the character leaves “Belles du Jour” by flashing a cork-board diagram of the main cast’s social circle that would leave The Wire
’s Lester Freamon
thoughtfully nodding his head." TV Fanatic commended her addition to the cast. "There's chemistry between them, but is it all part of some devious plan to ruin Nate ... or Serena? The final shot of Juliet's bulletin board was awesome. We thought for a split second that she just might be Gossip Girl herself. While that might be a stretch, Juliet is clearly plotting something elaborate and we're hooked on her."An interview with the New York Post
dispelled rumors when Katie Cassidy jokingly stated that she was not portraying Gossip Girl but understood how the episode had been set up to make fans assume.
The Los Angeles Times' Judy Berman labeled her as "the season's most mysterious schemer" and commended how "her true goal remains the biggest mystery of the season so far." With the airing of the mid-season finale, The Townie
, Berman declared her role in Serena's storyline as "the best of the season."
Following the airing of the Thanksgiving
episode, Gaslit
, Steve Marsi of TV Fanatic declared her "as one of the best villains in Gossip Girl history." Her actions in the episode have earned her notoriety that New York Magazine set a poll on whether Georgina or Juliet was the more devious character, stating "Never before has anyone on Gossip Girl challenged Georgina for sheer evilness, but in last night's episode
, Juliet stepped up."
Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl is an American young adult novel series written by Cecily von Ziegesar and published by Little, Brown and Company, a subsidiary of the Hachette Group. The series revolves around the lives and romances of the privileged teenagers at the Constance Billard School for Girls, an elite...
. The character was created by Gossip Girl producer Stephanie Savage
Stephanie Savage
Stephanie Savage is a Canadian screenwriter and television producer. Savage is best known for developing The CW's teen drama series, Gossip Girl from the novel series, and being an executive producer of the Fox series The O.C....
and is portrayed by actress Katie Cassidy
Katie Cassidy
Katherine Evelyn Anita "Katie" Cassidy is an American actress who has performed in The CW TV series Melrose Place, Supernatural, Harper's Island, and Gossip Girl, and on the films When a Stranger Calls, Black Christmas, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Taken, Monte Carlo, and has roles in the upcoming...
. The series portrays her as a scheming and secretive but caring woman who develops into a formidable antagonist as her agenda against Serena van der Woodsen
Serena van der Woodsen
Serena Celia van der Woodsen is a fictional character in the young adult novel series Gossip Girl and its television adaptation. Serena is featured on the blog of the novel series' mysterious "Gossip Girl" narrator...
progressed. The actions of character has drawn comparisons to another villain of Gossip Girl, Georgina Sparks
Georgina Sparks
Georgina Sparks is a fictional character in the Gossip Girl novel series and a recurring character on the television series Gossip Girl. She is portrayed by actress Michelle Trachtenberg on the show...
and received positive reviews for her inclusion in the series. Juliet appeared only during the first half of the fourth season
Gossip Girl (season 4)
The fourth season of Gossip Girl, an American teen drama based upon the book series by Cecily von Ziegesar. Developed for television by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. The CW officially renewed the series for a full fourth season on February 16, 2010...
.
Casting
Prior to the premiere of the fourth season, former Melrose Place star Katie CassidyKatie Cassidy
Katherine Evelyn Anita "Katie" Cassidy is an American actress who has performed in The CW TV series Melrose Place, Supernatural, Harper's Island, and Gossip Girl, and on the films When a Stranger Calls, Black Christmas, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Taken, Monte Carlo, and has roles in the upcoming...
joined the cast as Juliet, a student at Columbia University and a potential love interest for Nate, with an agenda against Serena.
Season 4
Juliet has displayed moments of hesitation especially with regards to her relationship with Nate as she develops a soft spot for him when she discovers his being different from most Upper East Siders.When Nate suspects her lying about her residence, he recruits Vanessa and discovers that Juliet is poor and has set up a facade of being a wealthy Upper East Side, living in a rather small apartment outside of the Upper East Side.
Reception
| "I didn’t actually read that into it until I actually saw it on TV and how they set it up. I can see why people would think that." —Katie Cassidy on fans thinking she was Gossip Girl. |
During the fourth season premiere, Film School Rejects Erik Adams praised the casting of Cassidy and the character of Juliet having "[...]the most intriguing hand to reveal in coming episodes. Introduced as the cultured, compassionate antidote to the bimbos performing a commercial for Rock Band 3 [...] the character leaves “Belles du Jour” by flashing a cork-board diagram of the main cast’s social circle that would leave The Wire
The WIRE
the WIRE is the student-run College radio station at the University of Oklahoma, broadcasting in a freeform format. The WIRE serves the University of Oklahoma and surrounding communities, and is staffed by student DJs. The WIRE broadcasts at 1710 kHz AM in Norman, Oklahoma...
’s Lester Freamon
Lester Freamon
Lester Freamon is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire, played by actor Clarke Peters. Freamon is a detective in the Baltimore Police Department's Major Crimes Unit...
thoughtfully nodding his head." TV Fanatic commended her addition to the cast. "There's chemistry between them, but is it all part of some devious plan to ruin Nate ... or Serena? The final shot of Juliet's bulletin board was awesome. We thought for a split second that she just might be Gossip Girl herself. While that might be a stretch, Juliet is clearly plotting something elaborate and we're hooked on her."An interview with the New York Post
New York Post
The New York Post is the 13th-oldest newspaper published in the United States and is generally acknowledged as the oldest to have been published continuously as a daily, although – as is the case with most other papers – its publication has been periodically interrupted by labor actions...
dispelled rumors when Katie Cassidy jokingly stated that she was not portraying Gossip Girl but understood how the episode had been set up to make fans assume.
The Los Angeles Times' Judy Berman labeled her as "the season's most mysterious schemer" and commended how "her true goal remains the biggest mystery of the season so far." With the airing of the mid-season finale, The Townie
The Townie
"The Townie" is the 76th episode of the CW television series, Gossip Girl, as well as the eleventh episode of the show's fourth season. The episode was written by Amanda Lasher and Stephanie Savage and directed by Joe Lazarov. It aired on Monday, December 6, 2010 on the CW.The episode is currently...
, Berman declared her role in Serena's storyline as "the best of the season."
Following the airing of the Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Thanksgiving is celebrated each year on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. In Canada, Thanksgiving falls on the same day as Columbus Day in the...
episode, Gaslit
Gaslit
"Gaslit" is the 75th episode of the CW television series, Gossip Girl, as well as the tenth episode of the show's fourth season. The episode was written by Robert Hull and Joshua Safran and directed by Tate Donovan. It aired on Monday, November 29, 2010 on the CW.Gaslit is the fourth...
, Steve Marsi of TV Fanatic declared her "as one of the best villains in Gossip Girl history." Her actions in the episode have earned her notoriety that New York Magazine set a poll on whether Georgina or Juliet was the more devious character, stating "Never before has anyone on Gossip Girl challenged Georgina for sheer evilness, but in last night's episode
Gaslit
"Gaslit" is the 75th episode of the CW television series, Gossip Girl, as well as the tenth episode of the show's fourth season. The episode was written by Robert Hull and Joshua Safran and directed by Tate Donovan. It aired on Monday, November 29, 2010 on the CW.Gaslit is the fourth...
, Juliet stepped up."