Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, singer, model |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/04/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Fort Worth, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Leighton Meester
14/10/2026
Leighton Meester was announced as a co-star of Guarding Stars, a Netflix holiday romantic comedy alongside Jared Padalecki. In the film she plays a bodyguard who poses as the girlfriend of a film star returning to his family's ranch for the holidays. The movie is set for release on Netflix on 18/11/2026.
14/09/2026
At the 2026 Emmy Awards, her husband Adam Brody said he would let their children discover their own way to The O.C. and Gossip Girl, the shows on which the couple built their fame. The remarks drew attention to the family's connection to the two series.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Leighton Marissa Meester |
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| Summary | American actress, singer and model known for playing Blair Waldorf in the television series Gossip Girl (2007–2012). |
| Early Life | Born in Fort Worth, Texas, she spent early years in Marco Island, Florida, with her grandparents, and later moved to New York City and then Los Angeles. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5′ 4½″ (1.64 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | Attended the Professional Children's School in New York City |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Has lived much of her life in New York City and Los Angeles |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Adam Brody (m. 2014) |
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Family
| Parents | Constance Lynn Meester (née Haas) and Douglas Jay Meester |
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| Spouse | Adam Brody |
| Children | Arlo Day Brody |
Career
| Debut | Television debut in 1999 on Law & Order |
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| Notable Television |
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| Stage | Broadway debut in 2014 in Of Mice and Men |
| Music | Launched a pop music career beginning in 2007 with singles |
| Modeling | Worked as a model for brands including Ralph Lauren, Clearasil, Limited Too and Tamagotchi |
| Upcoming Film | Guarding Stars (Netflix holiday romantic comedy opposite Jared Padalecki, scheduled for 18/11/2026) |
Style Quotient
| Recognition | Known as a fashion icon during her Gossip Girl run |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her early years were spent in Marco Island, Florida, where she first performed in a local playhouse production of The Wizard of Oz. | |
| 2. She was born while her mother was serving a federal prison sentence related to a marijuana smuggling ring. | |
| 3. She completed her high school credits a year early. |
