Although born in Texas when her mother was serving a jail sentence for her part in a marijuana-smuggling ring, Leighton Meester spent her early years in Marco Island, Florida with her grandparents where she became involved with the local playhouse and made her stage debut in a production of "The Wizard of Oz".She moved to New York with her mother at the age of 11 and was soon working as a model and appearing in TV commercials. A few years later, at age 14, she and her mother moved again, this time to Los Angeles where she soon began to pick up TV work, making her debut in Disciple.A steady stream of TV work followed until in 2007 she landed the role in Gossip Girl which made her famous. This led to more TV and movie work, and in 2009 she launched a recording career with a single entitled, "Somebody to Love". See full bio on IMDb »
Leighton Meester's mom is firing back after her daughter sued her last week -- claiming in a new countersuit, Leighton threw her to the ground back in December ... "repeatedly hitting her with a… READ MORE >
"Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester is suing her mother, claiming her mom diverted money Leighton sent to her little brother and used it for plastic surgery, Botox and hair… READ MORE >
"The Roommate" beauties Minka Kelly and Leighton Meester got friendly at the film's premiere in L.A. on Sunday.Question is ... READ MORE >
Here's "Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester in Nashville recently (left) -- and Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive Minka Kelly back in September (right).So far, only one is dating Derek Jeter.We're just… READ MORE >
Having apparently lost some sort of bet, "Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester showed up to an event in NYC last night leaving little to the imagination ... by wearing an unfortunate lacy sheer… READ MORE >
"Gossip Girls" Blake Lively and Leighton Meester left the Upper East Side to glam it up at the same fashion event in Paris on Tuesday.Question is ... READ MORE >
