Leighton Marissa Meester (/ ˈleɪtən / LAY-tən; [1] born April 9, 1986) [2] is an American actress, singer, and model. She is known for her starring role as Blair Waldorf on the CW television series Gossip …

Leighton Marissa Meester was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Constance Lynn (Haas) and Douglas Jay Meester. Although born in Texas, Meester spent her early years in Marco Island, Florida with her …

Aug 17, 2025 · Leighton Willhite, a 100 year-old World War II veteran, reunited with a tank from one of the fiercest fights in Marine Corps history.

Sep 30, 2025 · Cpl. Leighton Willhite, centenarian and Iwo Jima veteran, returns to the M4 Sherman tank he once drove in battle—80 years later. MCHF helped bring him home for a moving reunion.

5 days ago · Leighton Meester is an American actress, singer, and model with a versatile approach to her craft. She is widely recognized for inhabiting complex characters on screen, bringing depth to her …

Mar 31, 2026 · As a working mom of two, Leighton Meester says she appreciates "moments of calm and peace because life just keeps going."

Feb 4, 2026 · Leighton Meester explained why she left pop music behind, sharing details about her decision to stop writing and performing songs.

2 days ago · The independent comedy film 'Basic', starring Leighton Meester and Ashley Park, has evolved from a short film accepted into the SXSW festival in 2020 to a full-length feature. The short's …

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As the incredibly talented actress and pop-culture icon celebrates her milestone 40th birthday today, we are heading straight to the steps of the Met to look back at the ten absolute best episodes ...