William "Tripp" van der Bilt III is a recurring character on the American drama series, Gossip Girl , portrayed by Aaron Tveit. Being the elder cousin of Nate Archibald, Tripp serves as a rival for Nate later on as they compete for the affections of their grandfather, William.
Television series
Background
Tripp van der Bilt is the grandson of William van der Bilt, who is a very "political minded" man, and Nate Archibald's older first cousin. Throughout the series, Tripp competes with Nate for the affections of their grandfather.
Relationships
Family
- William van der Bilt II (father)
- Unnamed woman (mother)
- William van der Bilt I (paternal grandfather)
- Anne Archibald (paternal aunt)
- Howard Archibald (paternal uncle, via Anne)
- Nate Archibald (first cousin)
Romances
- Maureen van der Bilt (wife; she has filed for divorce)
- Serena van der Woodsen (affair)
