At the time of her birth, Meester's parents were serving time in a federal prison for their involvement in a drug ring that smuggled marijuana from Jamaica to the United States.

Why was Constance Meester in jail?

In 1986, Meester's mother, Constance, was in prison. She had landed there after a 1983 arrest for helping her then-boyfriend Doug (and Meester's father) smuggle marijuana out of Jamaica. The smuggling ring included not only Meester's mother and father, but also her maternal aunt and maternal grandfather.

What is wrong with Leighton Meester's brother?

Leighton's younger brother, Alexander, has suffered myriad health problems, including recent brain surgery, according to the July 22 suit. 'Although [Constance] is healthy and physically able to work, Constance refuses to do so. Instead, Constance expects her daughter [Leighton] to support her financially,' it states.

Does Leighton Meester talk to her parents?

The show would end a year later, but Meester is still hesitant to badmouth her parents. She's a private person who rarely talks about her own children, and she doesn't seem willing to air her dirty laundry. She may be afraid that her family drama will distract people from her career, which is her real focus.

Does Leighton Meester have custody of her brother?

Meester also sued her mother, whom she had previously booted as her manager, for custody of her younger brother after her mom allegedly spent money meant for her brother's medical bills to pay for her own cosmetic surgery. ...

The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Leighton Meester

Are Leighton Meester and Blake Lively still friends?

Years after the show ended, fans finally got their main question answered. Were Meester and Lively friends in real life? “Blake and Leighton were not friends,” showrunner Joshua Safran told Vanity Fair in 2017. “They were friendly, but they were not friends like Serena and Blair.

Is Leighton Meester a twin?

8. Minka Kelly and Leighton Meester. You'll Be Surprised These Celebrities Are Actually Twins!

Does Leighton Meester have a kid?

In this week's issue of PEOPLE, The Kid Detective actor reflects on recently welcoming his second child, a son, with wife Leighton Meester, who joins the couple's 5-year-old daughter, Arlo Day.

How old was the Gossip Girl cast when filming?

For example, Ed Westwick was 20 when he first appeared as Chuck Buss, Penn Badgley was 21 when he began playing Dan, and Chace Crawford, who played Nate, was the oldest actor at 22 years old. Blake Lively was 20 when season 1 of Gossip Girl began and Leighton Meester was 17, playing 16-year-old Blair Waldorf.

Where is Leighton Meester now?

Leighton Meester Today

Leighton Meester has been married to actor Adam Brody since 2014 after the pair met in 2010 while filming The Oranges together. The adorable couple now has a daughter named Arlo and just announced they are expecting a second child later this year!

How do you say Leighton Meester's name?

Leighton Meester

It's "LAY-ton," not "LEE-ton." Confusing, we know.

How old was Leighton Meester when she had her baby?

Congratulations to Leighton Meester and Adam Brody! The 34-year-old former Gossip Girl star gave birth to her and 40-year-old Brody's second child. The O.C.

When did Leighton Meester have her first child?

Their first child, daughter Arlo Day Brody, was born on August 4, 2015. In April 2020, it was revealed that the couple were expecting their second child.

Did Ed and Leighton ever date?

In September 2014, the lovely Leighton Meester was in Tokyo to promote the luxurious jewelry brand St. Rillian. No wonder Ed Westwick fell in love with her while filming Gossip Girl.

Who is Nina Dobrev look alike?

Doppelgängers Nina Dobrev And Victoria Justice Cross Paths At Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. The resemblance is uncanny. We know they weren't separated at birth, but we still can't get over how much Nina Dobrev and Victoria Justice look alike.

Who is Zoe Saldana doppelganger?

Zoe Saldana and Thandie Newton

The two actresses could pass for twins — Thandie Newton revealed on the Graham Norton show that Victoria Beckham once had a full conversation with Newton thinking she was Saldana. Even worse, Saldana stated on the Late Late Show that even her mum gets the two confused.

Did Chuck and Blair date in real life?

On screen Ed Westwick and Leighton Meester endured a six-year roller coaster relationship on the hit CW show Gossip Girls as Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass. But in real life Westwick formally congratulated his former on-screen flame's real life engagement through a text message.

Did Blake Lively date Ryan Gosling?

Blake Lively was rumored to have dated Ryan Gosling in 2010

Per E! News, a source close to Gosling dished all about the couple's romantic outing, telling the outlet at the time, "They've been out a few times and are definitely into each other, but I don't think it's super serious or anything right now.

Does Ed Westwick like Leighton Meester?

Ed Is "Madly in Love": When asked how Ed has perfected that Chuck-Blair chemistry fans love so much, he tells me, "I'm madly in love with Leighton, so that's what helps on my behalf, maybe so much that she doesn't even have to be in love with me. I love enough, she's mine.

How did Leighton Meester and Adam Brody meet?

Brody revealed in March 2021 that he met Meester for the first time when she was on Gossip Girl. “Josh Schwartz produced both shows and literally the first time we met, that whole cast was eating at Canter's [Deli in Los Angeles] and I lived at Canter's for like my entire 20s.