Ed Westwick is a British actor and musician, popular for the American television series Gossip Girl (2007). He played the character of Charles “Chuck” Bass in the television series.
Wiki/Biography
Edward Jack Peter Westwick was born on Saturday, June 27, 1987, in Hammersmith, London, England (35 years; as of 2022). He grew up in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
At the age of 6, he began music lessons at Saturday morning drama school. He was educated at Barclays College, Stevenage, England. He subsequently completed A-levels in Business, Law and Communications at North Hertfordshire College in Stevenage, UK. He later attended a two-week summer course at the National Youth Theater in London, England.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′11″
Hair color: golden brown
Eye color: hazel
family
Parents and siblings
His father, Peter Westwick, is a university lecturer, and his mother, Carole Vivien Blenkiron, is an educational psychologist. He had two older brothers named William “Will” Westwick and Guy Barlow Westwick.
Relationships/Affairs
Jessica Szoll
In December 2008, he began dating American actress Jessica Szohr. After dating for nearly two years, the couple split. Ed reportedly discovered that Szohr was cheating on him with one of Ed’s friends. According to media sources,
Jessica recently celebrated her birthday in Los Angeles and was openly affectionate and flirty with Marco. They ended up back at the same hotel, but no one knew what was going on behind the scenes. Her flirtatious behavior shocked many of their friends, so word quickly spread to Ed, who had been filming in Europe. “
The media source further wrote,
He immediately ended their relationship over the phone, while Jessica denied anything had happened with Marco and was so distraught that she flew to London last Friday carrying only the clothes on her back. She keeps begging Ed to take her back, but Ed is deeply hurt. He couldn’t believe she was continuing this with one of his friends. “
Phoebe Tonkin
In 2011, Ed was rumored to be in a relationship with Australian actress Phoebe Tonkin.
Jessica Serfaty
In May 2017, he began dating American model Jessica Serfaty. After several months of living together, the couple separated in September 2018.
Tamara Francesconi
In 2019, he dated London-based social media influencer Tamara Francesconi. The two broke up in 2021 after less than two years of dating. The reason for the breakup was reportedly Ed’s infidelity.
amy jackson
In June 2022, he made his relationship official with British actress Amy Jackson, who has worked in several Indian films.
fiancée
Ed got engaged to Amy Jackson on January 29, 2024 in Gstaad, Switzerland. They announced their engagement via a social media post.
sign
Profession
Movie
In 2006, he made his film debut in the British film Children of Men, playing the role of Alex.
He then appeared in several other British films such as “J. ) and “I’m Crazy” (2021).
television
British
In 2006, he made his debut in the British television series Doctors, playing Holden Edwards.
Some of his other British TV series include Casualty (2006), Hereafter (2006) and Platinum (2017).
American
He became popular for his debut in the US television series Gossip Girl (2007), in which he played the role of Charles “Chuck” Bass.
He has appeared in several American TV series such as Californication (2009), Wicked (2015) and Family Guy (2017).
singer
He is the lead singer of the British rock band Dirty Youth. In an interview, when talking about his band, he said:
I’m so proud of the music we made and it breaks my heart that I can’t actually do it now. Live shows – it’s just your rush. You just bring something to life, bring the show to life. Music enters your heart, music captures you. Music becomes your heartbeat. It’s the drug that makes you feel what the song is about. I just love it, love playing it, love being on stage. I love playing for other people. My friends, let’s go out and have a night to ourselves. “
Other jobs
He served as a model for the 2011/2012 campaign of Filipino clothing brand Penshoppe. In 2018, he appeared in the English music video “Give Me Your Hand” sung by Shannon K.
dispute
sexual assault charges
In November 2017, he was accused of sexual assault by three women named Christina Cohen (actor), Rachel Ek (filmmaker), and O’Reilly Wynn (actor). The three women allege that Ed sexually assaulted three of them on separate occasions in 2014. Christina and Aurelie accused him of rape, while Rachel accused him of sexual assault. Kristina Cohen wrote in a Facebook post,
After dinner with my boyfriend and Westwick, I fell asleep and woke up with him on top of me. “
Later, Ed released a statement, saying:
Unverified and may not be true. I have never forced myself on any woman in any way. I have certainly never committed rape. “
In July 2018, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office stated that
Westwick will not be prosecuted on the rape and sexual assault charges. The first two witnesses identified by the alleged victims were unable to provide information that would have enabled the prosecution to prove the two incidents beyond a reasonable doubt, and the prosecution was unable to contact the third claimant. “
Awards
- 2008: Choice Television Teen Choice Award – Villain in the US TV series Gossip Girl
- 2009: Choice Television Teen Choice Award – Villain in the US TV series Gossip Girl
- 2009: Young Hollywood Awards Young Hollywood Breakthrough Award – Male
- 2009: Young Hollywood Breakthrough Performance Award – Male
- 2010: British GQ Breakthrough Talent Award
car collection
- black rolls royce
- white rolls royce
net worth
As of May 2022, his net worth is $6 million (approx.).
Favorites
- Movies: The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Dark Knight (2008)
- Bands: The Doors, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, The Rakes
- Fashion designer: Paul Smith
Facts/Trivia
- When he was 10 years old, he stole bags of M&Ms from a local store. Then he was caught by his father.
- Ed enjoys playing football in his spare time. He has played football games for various charities.
- He has walked the ramp at various fashion shows.
- He has many tattoos on his body, including some on his chest, arms and hands.
- Ed was often found smoking and drinking.
- Ed Westwick follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- He has appeared on the covers of various magazines such as August Man, Elle Girl, and Garage.
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education