Photo credits: Ed Westwick Instagram.
Monaco has always been a haven for the bold and the beautiful, a place where charisma meets couture under the Riviera sun. Few embody this ethos as effortlessly as Ed Westwick, the British actor whose brooding charm and sartorial flair have made him a recurring figure in the principality’s orbit. Best known for his iconic role as Chuck Bass in Gossip Girl, Westwick has traded the Upper East Side for the winding streets of Monte-Carlo, where his larger-than-life persona finds a natural home among the yachts and the casinos.
Photo credits: Ed Westwick Instagram.
Born on June 27, 1987, in Hammersmith, London, Edward Jack Peter Westwick grew up with a passion for performance. He trained at the National Youth Theatre in London and began his acting career with small roles in British television shows like Doctors and Casualty. His big break came in 2007 when he landed the part of Chuck Bass, the suave and scheming billionaire in The CW’s Gossip Girl. The role, which he played until the series ended in 2012, catapulted him to international fame, earning him two Teen Choice Awards for Best TV Villain in 2008 and 2009. “It was a whirlwind,” Westwick told Interview magazine in 2017, reflecting on how the show transformed his life.
Photo credits: Ed Westwick Instagram. “At work. London rooftop”.
Westwick’s connection to Monaco aligns with his polished persona. The principality, famous for its Formula 1 Grand Prix and glittering social scene, is a natural fit for a star accustomed to the finer things. While he hasn’t publicly confirmed a permanent residence in Monaco, his visits to the region are well-documented. In May 2023, he posted on Instagram from the French Riviera, captioning a photo with his fiancée, Amy Jackson, “Monaco to the right, Italy to the left but all I can see is you,” hinting at his proximity to the principality during a romantic getaway. The couple, who got engaged in January 2024 on a ski bridge in Gstaad, Switzerland, share a love for travel and luxury—qualities that resonate with Monaco’s lifestyle.
Photo credits: Ed Westwick Instagram.
Since Gossip Girl, Westwick has built a diverse career. He played Tybalt in the 2013 film adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, starred in the action thriller Billionaire Ransom (2016), and took on the lead role of Vincent Swan in the BBC comedy White Gold (2017-2019). More recently, he appeared in the 2021 film Me You Madness, directed by Louise Linton. Offscreen, his style—sharp suits and a confident swagger—echoes the Chuck Bass aesthetic, making him a frequent collaborator with fashion brands like K-Swiss and Penshoppe. His Armani campaigns further cement his status as a modern style icon, a trait that shines in Monaco’s fashion-forward circles. His presence in the region, whether for leisure or work, adds a touch of Hollywood to Monaco’s already star-studded roster.
As Monaco welcomes spring this March, Ed Westwick remains a figure who bridges the gap between silver-screen fame and the principality’s real-life grandeur. His charisma, honed over years in the public eye, complements a place where every moment feels cinematic. Whether he’s strolling Port Hercules or simply passing through, Westwick proves that in Monaco, celebrity isn’t just a status—it’s an art form.