Evolution of Michelle Trachtenberg’s life captured in photos before her passing at age 39

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Photos of Michelle Trachtenberg through the years before her untimely death at age 39

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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 “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

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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

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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. Instagram/michelletrachtenberg