The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Leighton Meester

Things are looking up for Leighton Meester these days, but it has been a long and difficult journey to achieve her level of Hollywood stardom. The actor became a household name thanks to her role as Blair Waldorf on the CW’s hit drama, Gossip Girl, and she has continued to find success with TV and movie roles - but her early life was plagued with tragedy, quite literally from the moment she was born.
From her family’s legal troubles to her difficult relationship with her mother, let’s take a look at the tragic real-life story of Leighton Meester.
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Tough start | 0:00
Sticky fingers | 1:05
Accusations of assault | 2:08
Moving forward | 2:35
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[@NickiSwift]

What's your favorite thing about Leighton Meester?

[@longhairgetinthere]

Nicki Swift her strength and exceptional beauty!!!

[@longhairgetinthere]

I always thought she was so much more beautiful and interesting that Blake Lively... I love you Leighton 😘

[@SoumyaPradip]

She s the BLAIR WALDORF ..❤

[@pseudosligh]

Definitely her voice, that's when I started to see beyond her beauty. :)

[@mayjones1]

Her part on Good girls go bad 😂

[@ambervandergarde4318]

imagine being such an horrible mom that you sue your daughter

[@MrAbcdesh]

After she went out of your way and helped you

[@emilymueller94]

For real. And acting entitled to her daughter's money when she was receiving more per month from Leighton than the average family in the U.S. makes from, I dunno, working rather than being a freeloader? Her mom sounds like the lowest of the low.

[@pajeetsingh]

Legalize drugs!

[@ellis1034]

Her and Chuck are the only reason i watched until the very end. The TRUE star of gossip girl

[@thetruth4654]

So you watched because of the most pretictable part of the entire show.

[@destinydevora9829]

FRRR

[@beccawang2061]

their relationship is so toxic and overrated - they both have more characteristic flaws than any of the characters on the show

[@bubbletea9684]

Same here

[@rayansalama2155]

Me too

[@levicrossdechantel]

I have a shit ton of respect for her because of how solid she is and how she rose above all of that.

[@lidette711]

Maybe that's why she was able to pour a lot of emotions into her acting. I love and admire her. I'm looking for more of her movies that I could watch

[@user-hp5mr4yz8h]

Monte Carlo is a sweet movie!

[@lesleymbuyikayembe7553]

Well said

[@lordsebastian267]

The Room Mate, Country Strong, Oranges, she’s also in a new tv show atm.. but can’t recall the name you should IDBM your fave stars as it shows you all there work xoxo

[@marianamendes5192]

The more you go through the better you are as an artist, unfortunately. The pain helps creativity. I love her part as Blair Waldorf because she wasn't brought up as rich, it was just unbelievably very good acting.

[@bejewled]

Ikr.

[@madisonrose3053]

Her mums name is Constance and Blair went to Constance.

[@shanelleshenanigans2588]

How triggered was she on set ? Alot I bet!

[@lordsebastian267]

Fkkk that’s a tough one the damaged ones are always the prettiest and most talented ones however she’s far from damaged just more broken being broken doesn’t break you just shatters you she’s still a trooper.

[@angie565656]

That’s what I thought too hahaha

[@jejesang9228]

imagine if her dads name was nyu columbia meester

[@ryanrosssfringe26]

jejenius hi bruh 😭

[@katherinejayne3075]

Poor B.

[@marcelmarius8438]

i literally just died

[@akanetendo8340]

lol

[@bubblypisces5807]

That’s kinda disrespectful

[@siliconvalley6280]

@@bubblypisces5807 why?

[@leena5262]

😂💔

[@eviegibson4713]

Who else got really triggered that she kept addressing her as meester

[@julianneh.wathne]

why?

[@eviegibson4713]

Julianne H. W idk because is was really freaking annoying

[@julianneh.wathne]

Evie Gibson well I have not american as my mother language so I don’t know how the word is spelled out loud!

[@elisabethochoa1125]

Right, it’s MS. BLAIR WALDORF

[@JMeyer1112]

I wish my last name was mester. 🤣🤣

[@MissBELLE003]

She’s got pretty brown eyes!

[@bubblypisces5807]

Southern Belle 761st like

[@Nk-ni2qh]

hey there pretty brown eyes what u doing later tonight

[@bubblypisces5807]

vsp spariavsx mind if I spend time with youu

[@TheJamieRayn]

The most beautiful brown eyes I've seen, when she played Blair I also kept noticing that.

[@bxbxb1_554]

How is that the point?

[@WingL]

She's just a living proof how a person's family conditions does not define a person. No one is a certain way just because their family is that way. Whoever tries to preach that is BS

[@jakubbalog8610]

lets just say that some people make it, some don't. But saying that background or support / abuse has no impact is also BS

[@isabelthurlow412]

this is complete bs. everyone’s trauma and reaction to trauma is different. do not compare one situation to another, even if they are the same. everyone and everything is different and you have no idea what it’s like in someone’s head.

[@arior5515]

​@@isabelthurlow412You are absolutely right.

[@arior5515]

​@@jakubbalog8610With this comment you have absolutely no understanding how the mind work. Please inform yourself. Your comment can hurt many people.

[@heejinators7342]

Blair > Serena I’m sorry, but it is a close one

[@lauralaitinen]

Blair < Serena

[@rileyyy6858]

Blair > Serena x

[@heejinators7342]

Lauraanniina My opinion > your opinion

[@lauralaitinen]

again, that’s ur opinion ❤️😂🤗

[@taratate2170]

Yeah blair is def my fave, Serena made me soooo mad sometimes but I was never mad at blair

[@autumnrogers2933]

It’s crazy to see someone’s story open up like this and you had no idea the whole time that that’s what they had to go through

[@MrAbcdesh]

This is y we always b open minded n never judge

[@shannakoonkoon]

Let me just say this. Parents give birth and raise their kids to adulthood but that does mean that kids own them anything. There is no law anywhere in the world that request a child to pay their parents anything yet alone $10,000.00 a month. I wonder if her mother give her grandmother anything for raising her kids and supporting them emotionally? I'm betting no, she just saw an opportunity to exploit her daughter's rise in stardom and fame to suit her needs and benefits and that's just sick on her part. Get up, get a job and support yourself! The kid don't own you anything!

[@shannon2748]

I agree. Many Asians think like this: "I brought you into this world and raised you. Now you owe me". They expect a certain amount of money each month and many expect their adult children to still do whatever they tell them to do. I once heard that a 45 year old dated a 51 year old Korean man who still minded his mommy, so she broke off their engagement". Smart move. She would have had a narcissistic mother in law from hell.

[@Robin-kp1nv]

Especially since their own parents did the same for them. They've already been taken care of by their own parents.

[@LaDimplez91]

Owe

[@jasminflowerz1710]

@@Robin-kp1nv Excellent point!!🤔✊👏👏

[@tegridyfarms9972]

Exactly. It's the GIFT of life. Parents shouldn't expect anything in return. Otherwise it's not a gift, it's a debt owed. lol

[@Shannonsense]

Wow very sad about her mom when Leighton was only trying to help!

[@alicenolan6406]

Shannon Mowery I know so sad they definitely only stayed relatively close because she was successful!

[@BonnieMolika]

She's so strong and great atress. Why doesnt they write a play like blair for her again. She's just the best Mean girl with smart and secretly beautiful heart.

[@BlessedToBeSaved333]

She's so pretty 😍

[@laurenralph5968]

Luvya Nunya ikr

[@darkoshmarko]

Luvya Nunya, I don't disagree but is that really what you took away from this?

[@darkoshmarko]

Luvya Nunya pretty sure the positive in this is that she made it out of her tough situation and made a successful life for herself.

[@danipelivan4301]

really so so pretty harmonic facialfutures incredible 😍❤️

[@shayrah3443]

She has such a pretty natural look. It's rare to see celebrities with that natural pretty looks these days and even if they're pretty when they start after some time they all start to get those fish lips, pinched nose etc

[@vittoriaallegri4260]

The true reason of gg's success! No matter your past Meester, as an actress and singer you are very precious. Love you

[@NOR19ANDRO]

Her story is very encouraging to the millions of inner city children whom are going through the same thing. Hopefully those kids have the same opportunities as she did to make their own path and not let the societal and systematic biases hold them back.

[@YTFlove4ever]

😊👍

[@KP-zb1tr]

That is very insightful.

[@9Mema0]

I’m stuck in saudi with my toxic mom who’s forcing me to hide my face and threaten to lock me in my room for life. And damn it I’m 21 already... I hate here so bad 💔

[@laurenralph5968]

Gold digging mom Leighton Meester is a beautiful and amazing person her mother should be lucky to have such a wonderful daughter

[@sweetdespair299]

That's what made me respect her even more! I do really admire her, she's my role model

[@pseudosligh]

I first fell inlove with her when she released her "Heartstrings" album. That's when I started obsessing. Watched all of her live performances I could find, even watching GG from s1-s6 haha!! She's so talented, I really love her voice. :)

[@noursaccount]

pseudosligh same

[@veritylaurel194]

I just looked up this album and bought it almost immediately. It’s beautiful. There’s something really haunting in the way she sings that sets it apart. I also get like an old French pop vibe almost, in some songs.

[@TheLatenightlaughter]

i’m so glad someone else loves that album, it’s one of my faves!

[@yomandenmark]

Blair will always be the backbone of Gossip Girl. Knowing her story makes me respect her even more. Imagine having a mother like that.

[@avelovinit]

ALWAYS BEEN A FAN OF HER! ❤️❤️❤️

[@watchmeney]

💖💖

[@iloveyoufor10000years]

This is why I looove Leighton she’s so graceful despite of all the things that happened to her? Queen B forever ❤️

[@ChanelCoco-pk7mp]

My heart goes out to her. I’ve been a long time fan since seeing her in a few episodes of House then the smash hit Gossip Girl. She has an incredible voice as well and I’ve watched most of her movies - she’s such a sweetheart. I just want to give her a big hug and say it’s ok sweetheart we’ve got you and we will never let you fall. I feel like she never really got that from her mother and it’s so sad. She has such incredible depth and it’s so sad to see that people have taken advantage of her sweet kind soul 😔 sending her hugs and love x

[@jeanninedutoit7935]

I feel so bad for her🥺 she’s one of my favorite actresses and she’s so nice and an amazing mom! I hate the way her mom treats her! She deserves better🤍 I love you Leighton!

[@lilyz5945]

It’s funny how she talked about gilmore girls in gossip girl and now she’s married to one of the characters from it

[@mandicruz912]

She is so strong throughout all her trials.

[@goodvibes4269]

You never know what people are dealing with behind the scenes. I applaud her for holding herself together through such tough times. Honestly feel mist of us would break.

[@kamileelaineballesteros3830]

Sad childhood, no wonder you continuously receive more and more blessings day by day 'cause you are a good person and you definitely cared about your brother. Salute!

[@ashleypade]

A true strong woman, idol, wow.. respect

[@mohammadalshamsi717]

*YOU KNOW YOU LOVE ME XOXO GOSSIP GIRL*

[@inmypjs1426]

You know you love me, X.O.X.O - gossip girl

[@kerryalfaro7353]

She used her hardships as fuel AND reasons to and for her success in her career (s)!!!! Realizing that her childhood was less than appealing, it gave her the drive to work even harder to rise above the victim so status of her traumatic upbringing!!!!!! This is the best example of what "not allowing your past issues, to dictate what you are capable of doing and becoming"!!!!!! She definitely doesn't have the"poor me" attitude and syndrome!!!! Good for her!!!!

[@lilianalee8955]

Really sad but I hope she continues to rise above.

[@elannajennings9605]

I'm literally watching gossip girl right now I'm OBSESSED

[@adrieliqueen93]

Despite all the negativity and "tragic" past, she has been able to move forward, grow and learn out of it. She is wonderful! We should all look up to her... she never gave up, keeps pushing and is a real life example of what we all as humans are capable of achieving. Much love and respect to her!❤

[@_nellysunshine]

Wow, you never really know what's going on in someone's life. I appreciate her work so much more now.

[@FlyWithStella]

Wow had no idea! Good luck sweetie xoxo 💋

[@anjaduplessis337]

Fly With Stella i see what you did there

[@marwanadia5750]

-gossip girl

[@TheLovelySheri]

She has endured quite a lot in life, goes to show you can overcome hardship and pave the way for success

[@igybulsen5159]

I really love her voice so relaxing , her songs has catchy melodies ♥️

[@_TheWiseGuys_]

She’s had such a hard life behind the scenes, I love that she keeps going stronger

[@tanayavickystone1191]

no need to compare her to Blake because they’re both amazing. they’re both beautiful and talented. - Leighton is STUNNING and so strong♥️

[@aaliyahc1652]

this is one of the reasons why i love leighton so so muchhh and she deserves so much love💖💘💕💞💓💗 she's an inspiration ❤️

[@Kim-lv6lt]

Just wanted to say how sorry I am leighton that u had to go through this.even though u went through this hard time,u still fought back by becoming this talented beautiful amazing actress and by that u showed your mother that u didn’t need her at all.u showed her that u r this strong woman who can be independent.proud of u and I’m happy u won that court case against your no good mother.i can say that I know u r a way better mother than she ever was.also love love loved u on 💋GG.u were my favorite actress on the show even though I still love everyone on the show and u all did amazing but I loved my Blair and chuck.chair #1 fan and will always be.keep up the good work leighton and remember God loves u even though your own mom didn’t and all your fans ❤️love u too.wish u and your family the best in life.

[@angel7085]

I love her. I hope i see her again on tv or much better in movies

[@khinkhingyi7854]

She’s very strong and beautiful. Much respect 🥰✨

[@fancii]

God bless her. She's a strong, capable and talented lady. Love n respect.

[@davidpachuau6332]

Thank you for making me realised that leighton is such a great women who been through a lot now i admire her more than before

[@scarletsantarosa915]

Wow. Good for her man, she’s built a solid career and life despite the hardships.

[@IAmLucipurr]

Lex is one of my friends who I met back in 2010... and I knew their family had some issues but I didn't know it went THIS in depth... that's depressing.

[@emihay9915]

Lucipurr did he get away from his mom?

[@meralEdwtDawlatly]

Whats ur instagram?

[@chishmsdn]

Wow didnt expect this, she played blairs so good! I love her! 😘❤

[@josefinebliss2801]

I really love her song Heartstrings, she's very talented.

[@calimolina8458]

Oh my gosh my heart goes out to this dear girl 💕. Such a talented person. I’m so glad she’s found happiness 💞

[@winniwavanna5143]

It’s so weird how Blair was rich and she lived a completely different lifestyle

[@umahendrickx9517]

Sorry to hear that, i have the same problem with my family, but you are strong because you fight to have a good life and you made and make something of it and that is really strong. I hope that everything will be better as soon as possible

[@laurahollaseter2559]

I am gonna support her more from now on. She is an inspiration 💖

[@91clarie]

I've just finished rewatching Gossip Girl a couple of days ago, love leighton

[@Deva7]

Meester is so pretty and talented, I admire her so much

[@dbdhdhdb9136]

Ed and Leghtion should have got married in real life.

[@ungeblomst]

She's happily married with adam and had a girl, move on girl 😌

[@Alanadellrey]

No way, Ed’s a creep

[@dbdhdhdb9136]

@@Alanadellrey no he's not... some people think he is but I dont think he is

[@dbdhdhdb9136]

@Sophia is he like a bad person... and I know Leghtions happy where she is but?

[@candeguadanini]

i love Leighton's actual relationship. tho after watching gossip girl i wished she date with ed.

[@ladynina6760]

I‘m shocked, I didn‘t know that. Sad to say but that‘s another proof that actors with real pain are the best ones. I always admired Leighton. For me, she is one of the most beautiful people - from the inside and from the outside. Her story and how she behaved even though her mother treated her and his brother so bad shows again what a truly beautiful person she is - from head to toe and what‘s most important - she has a heart made of gold. I send her lots of love and positive energy. ❤️❤️❤️

[@sabrinebzkr4410]

I knew I always loved this woman!!

[@CL-yt8kc]

How didn’t she get a ton of more show and movie roles after gossip girl? Not only she’s so beautiful her acting skill is really good as well!

[@locomsp7650]

awh I love gossip girl 😭💓

[@yasminara5410]

I just love the character of Blair...she's the prettiest girl I have ever seen😍

[@luniette]

this sounds like my family lol hits too close to home

[@ky2857]

She's a babe. She doesn't deserve anything that happened to her but she took those things like a queen. Can't imagine what she's been through. She deserve much more recognition than she gets xx

[@cc2016]

She should be the idol to many teens since she's had a rough patch but she did it so well now even with unprivileged life

[@taylorjohnsonmathias5832]

Love her she is awesome! Not to mention she is fluent in French !!

[@jasminflowerz1710]

I like her so much more after watching this, as I can totally relate to her. There's nothing worse than having to battle your own mother, who in many cases like these- abuse their title. It's a situation difficult to get across to others, as most people think all mothers are good to their children. The deep pain & resentment it causes, creates lifelong scars. The shame from family members the mother turns against their daughter, is difficult to move past. You lose your favorite sibling, grandpa, respect from uncles/ aunts and cousins who don't even try to investigate. In the end it's just like, f* em...!

[@sheryltim5826]

She is so pretty.. 😍

[@annettelalmuanpuii4777]

My fav fav fav person in GG...she made Gossip Girl for me..for so many episodes i would skip right inlo her parts...i wish i could see more of her

[@juliemarie3082]

Her EP is probably my favourite album of all time.

[@keke3897]

she deserved just as much love and attention as Blake!! and also her album was absolutely beautiful

[@davidsirmons]

When parents are pure trash, it's nearly impossible to break free. My heart hurts knowing she went through such things. I hope she has the joy and peace in life now she was denied as a child and young adult.

[@alicegoldenvalley]

I feel so sad for what she has been through but I am so happy that she rised from it all like a phoenix. She is an amazing actress.

[@mariopeter2775]

I think Leighton is an absolutely amazing young lady! She's unbelievably beautiful and talented. Respect. Mad respect!

[@ameliajohn1705]

honestly this is heartbreaking, it just shows that you shouldn’t believe everything you see on social media💔

[@tanayavickystone1191]

no wonder she’s a gorgeous, successful woman and not to mention a great mom, she deserves the world xoxo

[@jessicalangford4417]

leighton meester is a lovely lady and actor she was amazing in gossip girl i think she has done a amazing job in becoming the woman she is today i has now idea about what she had gone though and she deserves congratulations for putting up wit that life and becoming the kind star she is today lot of love x

[@robbielex]

She just killed it on The Orville. Beautifully acted and sung.

[@seonghwa1789]

Shes so Strong i Love her she is still My favorite character on gossip girl Blair and chuk for life ♥️❤️

[@chocoball5881]

she deserves so much more

[@nominique7965]

I loved Leighton before watching this video, I can relate with having a toxic mother and now I love her even more

[@cupofjohoe]

Wow. Truly an inspiration

[@mariella3172]

I wonder how she became an actress, it must've been hard..

[@CL-yt8kc]

This girl is just too beautiful!

[@nadhasthirundhitan]

Just watched “weekend away” in Netflix and she held the screen for the entire film. Beautiful and great acting.

[@esxz2450]

wow I never knew she went through all this!!!! she is so strong I love her even more

[@Samy.10VE]

Awww damn, she’s still amazing and Blair and Chuck were the best of GG.

[@analetteguinto1345]

Queen 👑

[@nora4981]

She was still able to come out normal ... she’s so strong. I have a dysfunctional family and she’s my inspiration to get through it all.

[@vedangidesle4907]

She's so adorable and has amazing acting and singing skills ❤

[@JaDangerz]

I think she’s gonna be ok

[@khulood_91]

How can a Mother be like this ??! Wtf, poor Leighton

[@jomiddleton5666]

I love her acting skills her music . I wish her the best in every thing she does

[@georgeACABpaok4]

This is a great example of how money can't buy you happiness. And I had no idea that the girl who played Blair is so kind person I like her even more now ❤️❤️❤️

[@jasonmedina1319]

I liked her in corbra starship good girls gone bad

[@stacysnp]

Jason Medina I NEVER KNEW THAT WAS HER

[@mayraen4448]

Yasssss

[@nini8985]

blair and chuck were the only people i could stand in the show and why i completed it.

[@BD_Thoughts_2023]

So she is a real fighter! Love her always! ❤️

[@escoexportsmanager1869]

Always fabulous