In court, the judge dismissed this claim. She has also appeared in films such as Killer Movie (2008), Country Strong (2010), The Roommate (2011), Monte Carlo (2011), The Oranges (2011) and The Judge (2014). [102] Meester and Adam Brody also worked with children at Para Los Niños Charter School in Los Angeles, where they helped the organization serve lunches to children. But it's not an impersonation; it's a performance with its own comedy and sweetness. Meester shifted her attention to theater in 2013. Leighton Meester and Adam Brody twin in wet suits and floppy hats as they hit the waves in Malibu. [17], In 2007, Meester was cast in The CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl as Blair Waldorf, based on the book series of the same name by Cecily von Ziegesar. Meester made her Broadway debut in Of Mice and Men (2014). After a featuring in top ten Billboard Hot 100 single Cobra Starship's "Good Girls Go Bad", she released her solo singles under Universal Republic label "Somebody to Love" in 2009 and "Your Love's a Drug" in 2010. [67] The film received mainly negative reviews,[68] was nominated for eight Golden Raspberry Awards,[69] and was a box office failure, grossing less than $58 million, failing to recoup its production budget of $70 million. Constance accused her daughter of calling social services and fabricating a claim that she was abusing Alexander; investigators interviewed Meester and found no merit in the complaint. She also guest starred in an episode of Numbers and appeared in two episodes of House as Ali Johnson, a teenager who has a crush on Gregory House. [2][3] Her father is a real estate broker; her mother is a writer. Meesters’ grandmother raised her while Constance served 16 … Her second single, "Your Love's a Drug", was digitally released on March 30, 2010,[33] and she is also featured on Stephen Jerzak's song "She Said". Meester has graced the cover of numerous international fashion magazines, including US' Lucky, Flaunt, Shape, Nylon, Allure, Teen Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Rolling Stone; Indonesia's Elle, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan and CosmoGirl; UK's Company and InStyle; Morocco's L'Officiel; Australia's Cleo; Mexico's GQ and Seventeen; Russia's Elle Girl and Joy and Italy's Glamour. Leighton Meester – Good Girls Gone Bad", "Ö3 Austria Top 40 – Cobra Starship feat. "[53] The next year, Meester shot a campaign for the follow-up fragrance, Lovestruck Floral Rush. He admitted to the interviewer, "I'm madly in love with Leighton, so that's what helps on my behalf, maybe so much that she doesn't even have to be in love with me. Meester may be ready for challenging new gigs, but audiences may not be ready to see her in a different role. [2][3] Her paternal grandparents cared for Meester during this period. Meester was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Constance Lynn (née Haas) and Douglas Jay Meester. [34][35] Meester did a duet with DJ Clinton Sparks on "Front Cut", which appeared on the internet in February 2011. "[48], In 2010, Meester signed on to be the spokesperson for Herbal Essences hair products. [3][7] Meester also booked commercials for Tamagotchi and Clearasil, and modeled for Limited Too alongside Amanda Seyfried. [9] At age 14, she relocated to Los Angeles and attended Hollywood and Beverly Hills High Schools. "There's no in between." So how come she started disappearing from the spotlight instead? Zadebiutowała w 1999 roku, grając Alyssę Turner w telewizyjnym show "Prawo i porządek". Meester booked guest roles in the series Crossing Jordan, 8 Simple Rules, 7th Heaven and 24. Though Meester managed to impress theater critics, she might have wasted precious time she could have used to audition for TV and film. [116], Meester resides in Los Angeles. [84], In 2015, Meester embarked on a tour to support the album, which began on January 6 in Los Angeles, California and ended on March 2 in San Francisco, California. She portrayed Angie D'Amato on the ABC sitcom Single Pare… She is best known for her starring role as the devious socialite Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl on The CW (2007–2012). "Somebody to Love" is a song by American actress and singer Leighton Meester featuring Robin Thicke. Actress Steps Out and Reveals Baby Bump While in L.A.", "Leighton Meester and Adam Brody Welcome a Son: 'He's a Dream Boy, "Leighton Meester – Chart history: Billboard 200", "Leighton Meester – Chart history: Heatseekers Albums", "Leighton Meester – Chart history: Bubbling Under Hot 100", "Leighton Meester – Chart history: Heatseekers Songs", "ARIA – Cobra Starship feat. Leighton Marissa Meester was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Constance Lynn (Haas) and Douglas Jay Meester. [65] In June, Meester said she and the band had recorded all the songs for an album that served as a demo. FHM magazine's ranked her #1 on their list of "Fall TV's Hottest Stars" in 2008. Leighton Meester – Good Girls Go Bad", Recording Industry Association of America, "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2009 Singles", Australian Recording Industry Association, "Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) – Single", "Garrett Hedlund & Leighton Meester – Chart history", "American single certifications – Garrett Hedlund & Leighton Meester – Give In to Me", "Leighton Meester – Somebody to Love ft. Robin Thicke", "Cobra Starship: Good Girls Go Bad ft. Leighton Meester [OFFICIAL VIDEO]", "2008 Teen Choice Awards winners and nominees", "VMAs 2009: The Nominations Have Been Announced! [74] Meester made her Broadway debut in the stage adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men, starring opposite James Franco and Chris O'Dowd. [43] She then starred with Gwyneth Paltrow and Garrett Hedlund in the country music drama Country Strong. Despite the cancellation of Making History, Meester isn't finished with comedy. Add to that a legal battle with her mother and it would surprise us if Meester found any time for herself over the years (via the Daily Mail). [24] Apart from Gossip Girl, Meester worked with co-star Ed Westwick in a Nikon Coolpix series camera advertisement, and both were the faces of the Korean clothing line ASK Enquired. [12] Following this, she made her film debut in Hangman's Curse (2003), based on the bestselling book by Frank Peretti. She had a series regular role in Tarzan, which aired for only eight episodes. Leighton Marissa Meester (ur. During the Eighties, conservative politics and Reaganomics held sway as the Berlin Wall crumbled, new computer technologies emerged and blockbuster movies and MTV reshaped pop culture. "I think the perception is: You're an ingenue, or you're an icon, or you're a mom," she said. 262.9k Likes, 1,303 Comments - Leighton Meester (@itsmeleighton) on Instagram: “HNY (help now, y am I doing this)” With so much on her plate, the actress might not have been able to keep up with the demands of an acting job, which may have made directors hesitant to cast her in new projects. Leighton Meester’s birthday is 9th of April. [92] Meester starred in ABC's Single Parents alongside Taran Killam,[93] which premiered in September 2018[94] and was cancelled after two seasons. When she was 11 years old, Meester and her siblings and her mom moved to New York City from Florida. Leighton Mariss… [89] Meester had a guest role on The Last Man on Earth. [90], In January 2018, Meester joined the cast of Semper Fi, starring alongside Jai Courtney, Nat Wolff and Finn Wittrock,[91] which was released in October 2019. Variety noted that, as the only woman in the cast, Meester held her own. Meester began working on it in March 2009 and the album was initially projected to be released in the fall of 2009,[23][40] but was later delayed to early 2010. Following her years alongside Blake Lively on Gossip Girl, Meester has attempted to branch out with roles in both TV and film, but none of her forays have yielded significant success. It follows the friendship between a lesbian (Meester) and a straight woman (Gillian Jacobs) who begin a new relationship. "They tell you what to do, who to write with, who to put on your songs," she told Noisey. [46] After wrapping, she received a guitar from Tim McGraw and decided to learn how to play it. Detailed list of Leighton Meester boyfriends then and now.Who is Leighton Meester husband today? Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, San Francisco AND Anaheim, here we come!! Sławę zyskała dzięki roli Blair Waldorf w serialu telewizyjnym Plotkara. ", "Totally Awesome New Republic Dishes on 'Gossip Girl' Connection", "Cobra Starship – Chart history: The Hot 100", "Leighton Meester Opens An Aerobics Studio", "Leighton Meester Has Been Around The World", "Somebody to Love (feat. ", "Leighton Meester Finds Makeup For a "High-Fashion Lifestyle, "Leighton Meester to be the Face of Vera Wang's Next Scent", "Leighton Meester is the face of Missoni", "New Release Dates for 5 Screen Gems Flicks and Universal's REPO MEN", "REVIEW: Leighton Meester Hits the Charm Jackpot in, "TIFF '11 Review: 'The Oranges' Delivers A Grove Of Big Laughs", "Looky-my official tour schedule! [7] She was cast as series regular in Surface as Savannah Barnett. When she punches it for quick changes of tone from manic to wounded or around the bend, she shows how much more she is capable of. [8], When she was 11 years old, Meester and her siblings moved with their mother to New York City. With its style compared to ethereal singer-songwriters such as Tori Amos and Joni Mitchell, the nine-song LP was written by Meester and produced by Jeff Trott. However, it was important that Serena was blonde and Blair was brunette, so Meester dyed her hair brown for the role. Given her passion for acting and singing, Meester clearly isn't interested in taking on a single-faceted persona. [115] In June 2012, Meester won the lawsuit, with the judge rejecting the claims in her mother's counter-suit. Leighton Marissa Meester (Fort Worth, Texas, 1986. április 9. Before she was an actress, Meester was a teen model. actor Adam Brody, is also famously tied to his own TV character, Seth Cohen. No one wants to be known for just one thing — especially Meester. She has also modeled, having been the face of the Jimmy Choo, Herbal Essences, and Vera Wang brands. I album. Though she once signed with Universal Republic, Meester soon found that being part of a label is not all it's cracked up to be. Her mother also claimed that she was due a larger sum in return for "sacrificing her own happiness" when she moved Meester to Los Angeles as a child to pursue acting. Korai évek. [23], Early in 2009, Meester partnered with Reebok to model their new Top Down sneakers. [26] A version without her vocals was included on their Rational Geographic Vol. "[6] She grew up in Marco Island, Florida, where she participated in productions at a local playhouse. The CW teen drama ran for six seasons from September 2007 to … Leighton Marissa Claire Meester urodziła się 9 kwietnia 1986 roku w Fort Worth w Teksasie. [63] Reflecting on her past pop collaborations, she said she "loved" them, but that folk music was "a lot closer to [her] heart. She first auditioned for the role of Serena van der Woodsen, but told the producers that she could better play Blair. 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[27] Later that month, Meester signed a recording contract with Universal Republic. But don't get it twisted, folks; he didn't mean in a romantic way. She has maintained that her parents gave her a normal upbringing and, despite their criminal past, has stated, "It made me realize that you can't judge anyone—especially your parents—for what they've done in their past, because people change. For every child's meal with milk purchased on January 11, 2019 at Subway, $1 will be donated to Feeding America to fight hunger and homelessness. Meester is popular on social media and endorses products such as beauty and wellness products on Instagram. While she's surely a gifted actress, Meester just kept striking out–and all of those misses may have sullied her good name. [66], She next starred in the comedy film That's My Boy, alongside Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, and Milo Ventimiglia, which was released in June 2012. Meester has also recorded songs for various soundtracks. The adorable couple is still together. Leighton Meester and her husband Adam Brody supervised their daughter, Arlo, five, as she collected and delivered Valentine's Day cards on Saturday. Leighton Meester. Meester left the label and made the bold decision to start her own, reclaiming control over her music. In 2013, she worked as a global brand ambassador for skin care company Biotherm. [114] Meester obtained a default judgment on December 7, 2011. [86] Meester was one of the 100 celebrity narrators featured in the documentary Unity, which had a limited theatrical release. [36][37] Lil Wayne worked with her on an unreleased song titled "Make It Rain"[38] and Jesse McCartney wrote another song. Right now, one in six kids faces hunger or is food insecure. [28] In July, "Body Control" surfaced on the internet. [100], Meester has been volunteering with the non-profit organization Feeding America since 2017. Birth Place: Fort Worth, Texas, United States. In a new interview with WSJ Magazine, Brody—a.k.a., Blair Waldorf’s husband—revealed that he and wife Leighton Meester probably won’t be watching the … Even though she is a very talented girl and is now rich and famous, her path of life was hard. [88] The series was cancelled after one season of nine episodes. [13], In 2006, Meester appeared in two films, Flourish and Inside. Reflecting on her time on the beloved teen drama, Meester told Rogue magazine in February 2017, "I loved doing it, and now I'm doing something else that … The choice, however, may have also shown entertainment industry bigwigs that she wasn't willing to compromise — a noble trait but a risky one to have in Hollywood. Blake Lively, Leighton Meester and Penn Badgley went on to big things after Gossip Girl gave them their big breaks. By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com. The 2011 thriller The Roommate was panned as "unoriginal," That's My Boy was called "a pretty wretched movie if you want to activate your brain cells," and the comedy Making History was canceled after only nine episodes. [20] Meester later starred in the television film The Haunting of Sorority Row,[21] and had a role in the ensemble comedy-drama film Remember the Daze. Leighton Meester is an American actress who is most well-known for playing the character of Blair Waldorf in the teen drama, Gossip Girl. [105] She was ranked #48 on Maxim magazine's "Hot 100 of 2008" list and #12 on "Hot 100 of 2009" list. ", "Leighton Meester, Kick-off of Sunsilk's Life Can't Wait campaign", "Leighton Meester Walks the Runway to Battle Domestic Violence", "Start Bidding! Wesley Morris of The Boston Globe described Meester as the best part of the film, writing, "She's just doing Reese Witherspoon's June Carter Cash in Walk the Line with dabs of Miley Cyrus and Kellie Pickler. [76] She then appeared opposite Robert Downey, Jr., Robert Duvall, and Vera Farmiga in the David Dobkin-directed comedy-drama film The Judge, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and released in October 2014. This # NationalMilkDay , Jan. 11, get a Shamrock Farms milk with a kid’s meal at Subway restaurants and they’ll donate $1 to Feeding America to help feed communities in need this new year. [98] She also collaborated with Safe Horizon in 2009 to raise awareness about domestic violence. [82][83] The music video for the eponymous title track "Heartstrings" was released on October 29. [101] During her first two years working with Feeding America, she has volunteered at Los Angeles' Downtown Women's Center and assisted with relief efforts in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria in 2017. A recurring role in Entourage as Justine Chapin and Veronica Mars as Carrie Bishop followed in 2004 and 2005. Written by Meester, Thicke, Mike Caren, Ollie Goldstein, Rico Love, and Shahine Ezell, and produced by Caren, the song was released as a digital single on October 14, 2009 by Universal Republic Records. [121] In September 2020, Brody confirmed their second child, a son, was born. She apparently did pretty darn well on the Great White Way. "[60] Her final film of the year, The Oranges, opposite Hugh Laurie and Adam Brody, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. [104], Meester has been included in magazine lists of the world's most beautiful women. 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Updated on 11/9/20: Leighton Meester and her OC actor husband Adam Brody have welcomed a baby boy.. She has 6.2million followers on Instagram, and 1.6 million followers on Twitter as of November 2020. Will Meester pursue more lighthearted TV projects, or will she continue to explore her career options? Leighton Meester Lyrics "L.A." As if it wasn't enough that I was always there for you I will always wait It's a sunny day, I built a house for you ... Now I'm having my own fun, looking out for number one I'm having parties, see I've gotten lonely friends They are only friends Means nothing to me So I wonder She has also appeared in films such as Killer Movie (2008), Country Strong (2010), The Roommate (2011), Monte Carlo (2011), The Oranges (2011) and The Judge (2014). I’m proud to join @ShamrockFarms and @Subway to support my friends at @FeedingAmerica. "[44] Claudia Puig of USA Today was also positive, stating "Meester shows she can do more than play one of Gossip Girl's privileged Manhattan socialites. Reflecting on her time on the beloved teen drama, Meester told Rogue magazine in February 2017, "I loved doing it, and now I'm doing something else that I love, and something new that's a little bit more my taste as a 30-year-old, something I've grown into.". [11], Meester made her acting debut in 1999 as a murder victim's friend, Alyssa Turner, on an episode of Law & Order. Minka Kelly and Leighton Meester starred in the 2011 horror flick that paid homage to Single White Female.. February 4, 2021 [80] She was the face of French brand Naf Naf's autumn/winter 2014 collection. Surf's up! 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In addition to acting, Meester has ventured into music. [81], On September 9, 2014, it was announced her debut album, Heartstrings, would be released independently through her own label, Hotly Wanting, on October 28. [61] Meester's performance was again met with positive reviews, with the San Francisco Chronicle writing that she "succeeds in embodying all that is alluring and alarming about a 24-year-old woman. Meester has been included on The Independent Critics' list of "100 Most Beautiful Famous Faces". [117] In November 2013, she became engaged to actor Adam Brody, whom she met while filming The Oranges in March 2010. Leighton Meester – Good Girls Gone Bad", "American single certifications – Cobra Starship feat. Though she was in her twenties when she snagged her iconic role, Leighton Meester became known as a teen queen in the late 2000s after starring on Gossip Girl. "[64] In May 2012, she endorsed the Philippine clothing brand Penshoppe's campaign All Stars. [22] In 2008, she appeared in the horror-thriller film Killer Movie and reprised her role in Entourage singing with Tony Bennett in the episode. Her husband, The O.C. "[62], In April 2012, Meester announced via Twitter a five-city tour with Check in the Dark, which started on May 29 and ended on June 4, 2012.

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