Leighton Meester

Date of Birth: April 9, 1986

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Leighton Meester is an American actress, singer, songwriter, and model, best known for her role as Blair Waldorf on The CW’s teen drama series “Gossip Girl.” Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Meester spent her early years moving between different states due to her parents’ legal troubles. Despite these challenges, she developed a passion for performing arts early on. She made her television debut in 1999 on “Law & Order” and continued to appear in several television shows and films, including “Entourage,” “Veronica Mars,” and “House.” Her breakthrough came in 2007 when she was cast as Blair Waldorf, a role that earned her critical acclaim and a significant fan following. Beyond acting, Meester has pursued a career in music, releasing her debut album “Heartstrings” in 2014. She has also appeared on Broadway, starring in the 2014 revival of “Of Mice and Men.” In addition to her professional achievements, Meester is actively involved in various philanthropic efforts, including environmental and children’s charities.

5 Interesting Facts about Leighton Meester

1. Leighton Meester was born while her mother was serving time in a federal prison for her involvement in a drug ring.

2. She moved to New York City at the age of 11 to pursue a career in acting.

3. Meester is also a talented singer and has collaborated with artists such as Cobra Starship and Robin Thicke.

4. She married actor Adam Brody in a private ceremony in 2014.

5. Leighton is an advocate for several charitable organizations, including Feeding America and The Humane Society.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Leighton Meester

1. “My character on ‘Gossip Girl,’ Blair Waldorf, is so different from who I am. It’s really fun to act like her.”

2. “You can’t make people love you. But you can make them fear you.”

3. “The big picture is that you have to take care of your body because you want to live a long life.”

4. “I don’t want to do the same thing over and over again.”

5. “I want to do something where I can feel like I’m helping people and I’m making a difference.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Leighton Meester is estimated to be around $16 million.

Children

Leighton Meester and Adam Brody have two children together. Their daughter, Arlo Day Brody, was born in 2015, and their second child, a son, was born in 2020.