Leighton Meester
Leighton Marissa Meester (born November 9, 1986) is an American actress, singer-songwriter and model. She is mostly known for her starring role as Blair Waldorf in the drama series Gossip Girl (2007–2012). She has also appeared in the films Killer Movie (2008), Country Strong (2010), The Roommate (2011), Monte Carlo (2011), The Oranges (2011), and The Judge (2014). Meester made her Broadway debut in Of Mice and Men (2014).
In addition to acting, Meester has also ventured into music. In 2009, she featured on Cobra Starship's "Good Girls Go Bad" which charted on the Billboard Hot 100, and released her first single "Somebody to Love" under Universal Republic. Her second single "Your Love's a Drug" was released in 2011. Meester has also recorded songs for various soundtracks. Her debut album, Heartstrings, was independently released in 2014. She has also modeled, having been the face of brands such as Jimmy Choo, Herbal Essences, and Vera Wang.
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| Full name at birth | Leighton Marissa Meester
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| Claim to fame | Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl in a career that spans to 1999–present.
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| Date of birth | 9 April 1986
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| Place of birth | Fort Worth, Texas
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| Occupation | Actress, Singer
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| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm)
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| Weight | 117 lbs (53 kg)
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| Tattoo | Flower tattoo on left wrist
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| Shoe size | 6
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| Residence | Los Angeles, California
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| Net worth | $5,000,000 USD
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- Ranked #1 on FHM Online's Fall 2008 TV's Hottest Stars.
- Ranked #12 on Maxim Magazine's Hot 100 of 2009 list.
- Enjoys creative writing.
- She also speaks fluent French.
- Is bringing out an electric pop album sometime in 2009.
Leighton Meester is known for her role in the TV series Gossip Girl (2007) as performer: "Your Love's a Drug" / writer: "Your Love's a Drug" / performer: "Somebody to Love" / writer: "Somebody to Love" / performer: "Good Girls Go Bad".
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