HBO Max reboot of “Gossip Girl.” Still enrolled in undergrad (she’s a junior at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts), Smith transferred from a major in music to a major in acting after missing her high school drama days.
A testament to her talent, Smith quickly secured an agent and only went on auditions for about a year before landing a leading role on the reboot of the cult-favorite teen drama.
Despite this near-instant success, Smith admits she feels some nerves in the midst of her excitement for the show’s premiere to the public.“You definitely do feel a little bit of pressure,” Smith said. “It is such a legendary show.
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