The Many Sides of Leighton Meester
Leighton Meester is an actress and singer who is best known for her role as Blair Waldorf on the teen drama series Gossip Girl. She has also starred in films such as The Roommate and the romantic comedy Monte Carlo.
Meester was born on April 9, 1986, in Fort Worth, Texas. She began her acting career at the age of 13, when she appeared in a small role in the film The Devil's Advocate. She went on to star in the short-lived series Tarzan and Jane (2002) before landing her breakout role as Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl.
Gossip Girl ran for six seasons from 2007 to 2012 and made Meester a household name. The show followed the lives of a group of wealthy teenagers living on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Meester's character, Blair Waldorf, was the queen of the social scene and was known for her sharp wit and impeccable style.
Since Gossip Girl ended, Meester has continued to act in both film and television. She has starred in the films The Roommate (2011), Monte Carlo (2011), The Weekend Away (2022), and The Good Lord Bird (2020). She has also had recurring roles in the television series The Mindy Project (2013-2015), Making History (2017), and Single Parents (2018-2020).
In addition to her acting career, Meester is also a singer. She released her debut album, Heartstrings, in 2014. The album was a critical and commercial success, and Meester has since released two more albums, Bipolar (2016) and Soaked (2022).
Meester is married to actor Adam Brody. The couple has two children, a daughter named Arlo Day Brody and a son named Leo Day Brody.
Meester is a talented actress and singer who has achieved great success in both film and television. She is also a role model for young women, showing them that they can be both smart and stylish.