| Full Name |
Leighton Marissa Meester |
| Nickname(s) |
Leighton |
| Date of Birth |
April 9, 1986 |
| Age (as of 2025) |
39 years |
| Birthplace |
Fort Worth, Texas, United States |
| Nationality |
American |
| Ethnicity |
English, German, Irish, Dutch, Scottish, Swiss-German |
| Religion |
Not publicly specified |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Gender |
Female |
| Height |
5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Weight |
Approximately 54 kg (119 lbs) |
| Body Measurements |
34-25-35 inches |
| Eye Color |
Brown |
| Hair Color |
Brown |
| Blood Type |
Not publicly known |
| Father |
Douglas Meester (commercial airline pilot) |
| Mother |
Constance Meester (flight attendant) |
| Siblings |
1 brother |
| Marital Status |
Married |
| Husband |
Adam Brody (married 2014) |
| Children |
2 children – Arlo Day Brody (b. 2015), Berry Brody (b. 2020) |
| Education |
Home-schooled in her early years; attended New York acting schools |
| Profession |
Actress, Singer, Model |
| Years Active |
1997 – Present |
| Debut TV Appearance |
Law & Order (1997, minor role) |
| Debut Film |
Hangman’s Curse (2003) |
| Famous For |
Role as Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl (2007–2012) |
| Notable TV Shows |
Gossip Girl, Single Parents, The Orville (guest), American Horror Story: Hotel (guest) |
| Notable Films |
Country Strong (2010), The Roommate (2011), Monte Carlo (2011), The Oranges (2011) |
| Music Career |
Released single “Somebody to Love” (2012) and collaborated with Cobra Starship (“Good Girls Go Bad”) |
| Awards |
Teen Choice Awards, Saturn Award nomination, Young Hollywood Awards |
| Net Worth (approx.) |
$14 million (as of 2025) |
| Residence |
Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Hobbies |
Singing, songwriting, painting, yoga, fashion |
| Favorite Food |
Italian cuisine, sushi |
| Favorite Actor |
Johnny Depp |
| Favorite Actress |
Audrey Hepburn |
| Philanthropy |
Supports animal welfare, children’s charities, and education programs |
| Social Media |
Instagram: @leightonmeester |
| Distinctive Features |
Brown eyes, long brown hair, refined fashion sense |
| Signature Style |
Classic, chic, and preppy-inspired fashion, especially red carpet and casual appearances |
| Other Interests |
Interior decorating, songwriting, and environmental advocacy |
| Recent Work (2020–2025) |
Guest appearances in TV series, selective film projects, music collaborations, and voice acting |
