Leighton Meester Biography

Fast Facts

• Has won and been nominated for a number of Teen Choice Awards
• Won the Spotlight Award at the 2010 Hollywood Film Festival
• Attended the Professional Children's School in New York City
• Married actor Adam Brody in 2014
• Made her Broadway debut with her role in "Of Mice and Men" in 2014
• She moved to Los Angeles at the age of 14 and graduated from high school a year early in order to attain more stable work as an actress
• Quote: "[on her upbringing] "It made me realize that you can't judge anyone - especially your parents - for what they've done in their past, because people change․""
• Was featured in the song "Good Girls Go Bad" by Cobra Starship in 2009