Leighton Marissa Meester (/ ˈ l eɪ t ən / LAY-tən; [1] born April 9, 1986) [2] is an American actress and singer. She is known for her starring role as Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl, which ran from 2007 to 2012.

A steady stream of TV work followed, and in 2007 she landed the role of Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl (2007), which made her famous. This led to more TV and movie roles. In 2009, she launched a recording career with the single, "Somebody to Love".

Leighton Meester (born April 9, 1986) is an American actress, singer, songwriter and model. She is mostly known for her starring role as Blair Waldorf in the television series Gossip Girl (2007–2012).

Oct 10, 2023 · Leighton Meester rose to fame because of her break-out role on the hit series "Gossip Girl" -- but there is much more to the star than her acting past.

Apr 9, 2024 · Leighton Meester has come a long way since playing the Queen B in Gossip Girl from 2007 until 2012. Although Gossip Girl is what skyrocketed the actress to stardom, she actually had a few other roles before moving to the Upper East Side.

Aug 19, 2023 · Leighton Meester, known for her role in “Gossip Girl,” is a multitalented actress, singer, and advocate for important causes, making her a respected and influential figure in the entertainment industry.

Leighton Meester is popularly known for her character ‘Blair Waldorf’ in the television series ‘Gossip Girl.’ She has also played noteworthy roles in feature films, such as ‘Killer Movie’ (2008), ‘Country Strong’ (2010), and ‘The Roommate’ (2011).

Mar 9, 2022 · In an interview this week with Fox 5 New York's Rosanna Scotto, Leighton Meester, 35, teased fans if she'd be returning to her iconic role as Blair Waldorf in the new Gossip Girl reboot.

Gossip Girl is an American teen drama series based on the book series of the same name written by Cecily von Ziegesar. The series was created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, and premiered on The CW on September 19, 2007.

Mar 6, 2017 · The "Gossip Girl" actress is back on TV in FOX's "Making History," and talks leaving New York for L.A., doing comedic roles and music.