The amazing Gina Torres, who played Vanessa’s mom Gabriela Abrams, watches back her debut Gossip Girl episode with Jessica and Zuzanna. They discuss the strong personalities and complex relationship that Vanessa and Gabriela share, the best shoes to wear to a sketchy poker game, and how pastries can bring even polar opposites like Blair and Vanessa together.

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