Photos of Michelle Trachtenberg through the years before her death

Beloved “Gossip Girl” star Michelle Trachtenberg died on Wednesday at the age of 39. Take a look back at the late actress’ life and career in photos. Michelle poses with Rosie O’Donnell on the set of “Harriet the Spy” in 1996. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection Michelle Trachtenberg at the premiere of “Harriet the Spy” in 1996 Getty Images Michelle at a kids clean up event in 1996. Getty Images Michelle at the premiere of “Mercury Rising” in 1998. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Michelle attends the world premiere of “Toy Story 2” in 1999. WireImage Michelle at “The Lion King” in Los Angeles in 2000. Getty Images Michelle with Mila Kunis in 2001. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Michelle with Sarah Michelle Gellar at the Teen Choice Awards in 2001. WireImage Frankie Muniz and Michelle present at the 2002 Teen Choice Awards. Getty Images Michelle and Aaron Carter at the 9th annual “Dream Halloween Los Angeles” benefit in 2002. WireImage Michelle with NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick in 2002. WireImage Michelle with Eugene Levy (C) and Kimberly J. Brown at the after party for “Bringing Down the House” in 200. Getty Images Michelle attends the world premiere of “Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat in 2003. Getty Images Michelle attends the 60th annual Golden Globes in 2003. WireImage Michelle on a red carpet in 2004. WireImage Michelle poses with Joseph Fordon-Levitt during the 2004 Toronto International Film Festival. WireImage Michelle and John Mayer in 2004. WireImage Michelle and Lake Bell during Spring Fashion Week 2005. WireImage Michelle and Wilmer Valderrama in 2005. FilmMagic Michelle and Seth Green in 2005. WireImage Haylie Duff, Hilary Duff, and Michelle in 2005. WireImage for Silver Spoon (form Michelle acts in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” in 2005. ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection Michelle acts in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” in 2005. ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection Michelle acts in “Ice Princess” in 2005. ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection Michelle with her mother at Hollywood Life Magazine’s 5th annual Breakthrough of the Year Awards in 2005. WireImage Michelle with Kim Cattrall and Mario Cantone in 2005. WireImage for HBO Michelle with Talan Torriero, Frankie Delgado, Haylie Duff, and Greg Carney in 2005. WireImage Michelle at her 21st birthday party in Las Vegas in 2006. WireImage Michelle with Lindsay Lohan,, Samaire Armstrong, and Nicole Richie, May 2006. FilmMagic Michelle with Sarah Michelle Gellar and Shannen Doherty, November 2005. WireImage Ivanka Trump, Holly Dunlap, and Michelle attend a Chanel party in 2005. Penske Media via Getty Images Michelle with Paris Hilton in 2006. WireImage Michelle with Carmen Electra at a Fall Fashion Week 2006 show. WireImage Michelle at the Launch of Escada’s new scent in 2006. WireImage for Alison Brod PR Michelle with Pete Wentz in 2006. WireImage Michelle with Kathy Griffin at the 2007 Badgley Mischka Spring show. Mat Szwajkos Michelle attends the New York City Ballet Gala in May 2007. Penske Media via Getty Images Michelle and Lydia Hearst kiss designer Roberto Cavalli on his cheeks at his show in 2007. Getty Images Michelle attends the Dodge Challenger Celebrity Drag Race in June 2008. WireImage Emmy Rossum and Michelle attend the YouthAIDS Luncheon in September, 2008. WireImage Michelle and Matthew Perry attend W Magazine’s Hollywood Affair Pre-Oscar Party at Sunset Tower Hotel on Feb 20, 2008. Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Michelle starring in the movie “Seventeen Again” in 2009. Chuck Zlotnick Michelle attends the 30th Anniversary celebration cocktail reception with Rebirth of NYC Flagship hosted by David Yurman and in partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at David Yurman – The Townhouse on May 6, 2010. Joe Kohen Michelle Trachtenberg wears a sling as she attends the Folli Follie store opening in Oct. 2011. Getty Images Michelle Trachtenberg and Penn Badgley are seen on set of ‘Gossip Girl’ on September 24, 2012. GC Images Getty Images Michelle Trachtenberg and Kelly Osbourne attend the 24 Hour Plays LA in 2014. Araya Doheny Seth Green, Michelle Trachtenberg and Bob Saget attend the Inaugural Los Angeles Fatherhood Lunch to Benefit Baby Buggy hosted by Jerry Seinfeld at The Palm Restaurant on March 4, 2015. Getty Images for Baby Buggy Dominic Sherwood, Sarah Hyland and and Michelle Trachtenberg attend a basketball game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on March 8, 2015. GC Images Cindy Crawford and Michelle Trachtenberg in 2016. Penske Media via Getty Images Michelle Trachtenberg attends the Maison St-Germain LA debut on August 2, 2017. FilmMagic Michelle Trachtenberg attends the GOOD+ Foundation’s 3rd Annual Halloween Bash in 2018. Getty Images for Good+ Foundation Getty Images Michelle Trachtenberg uses a cane at The Art Of Elysium’s 13th Annual Celebration in Jan 2020. WireImage Michelle Trachtenberg attends the 28th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Sponsored By IMDb, Neuro Drinks And Walmart on Feb, 9 2020. FilmMagic Michelle on “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” in 2021. ABC via Getty Images Michelle Trachtenberg at the 15 Years of Siriano Party at Nic’s On Beverly on November 2, 2023. WWD via Getty Images Michelle Trachtenberg and Ashlee Simpson at the 15 Years of Siriano Party at Nic’s On Beverly on November 2, 2023. WWD via Getty Images Michelle posts her final selfie on Instagram Feb 12 2025. 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