Leighton Marissa Meester, born April 9, 1986, in Fort Worth, Texas, is an
American actress, singer, and songwriter. She gained national prominence for her
role as Blair Waldorf on the drama series Gossip Girl. Meester attended the
Professional Children's School in New York and modeled for Wilhelmina Models
before making her television debut. In April 2009, she signed with Universal
Republic Records and released her debut single, "Somebody to Love", featuring
Robin Thicke, followed by "Your Love's a Drug" in 2010. Her debut studio album,
Heartstrings, was released on October 28, 2...