Leighton Meester - Leighton Meester {Happy Feet} #2 ~ Because the smile on her face lights up the world.

Live in Love ~ · 02-22-2008, 06:22 AM

{Leighton Meester Appreciation Thread}

Leighton Fans;

01. forever young (Cass)
02. crazycait714 (Caitlin)
03. brucasalways (Vanessa)
04. coolzie
05. ComeAwayWithMe
06. revolution. (Vicki)
07. pecan (Riley)
08. Dreamer~Candy4eva(Emma)
09. Caliina (Karin)
10. K.Corinne (Kristen)
11. B.Scott (Azra)
12. B-ELLE
13. katbadtz (Katherin)
14. Lazy (Laura)
15. lorenxvy (Loren)
16. RiSSLESz (Marissa)
17. Live in Love ~ (Mariella)
18. *brooke*

Leighton Meester;

Leighton Meester stars as Blair Waldorf in The CW's new drama "Gossip Girl," from Josh Schwartz ("The O.C."), based on the tremendously popular book series about privileged teenagers who attend an elite private school in New York City.

After making her television debut when she was 13 on "Law & Order," she got her breakout role in 2004 with a recurring role as the Britney Spears-like singer Justine Chapin on the hit series "Entourage." She continued to work steadily with guest-star roles on series like "8 Simple Rules," "Numbers" and "CSI Miami," and has had recurring roles on popular series such as "24," "Veronica Mars," "Shark" and "House." In addition, she had regular roles on "Tarzan" and "Surface."

Meester made her film debut in the feature "Hangman's Curse," based on the best-selling novel by Frank Peretti. She also recently starred in the independent film "Flourish" with future "House" co-stars Jennifer Morrison and Jesse Spencer, and in the drama "Inside." Meester's upcoming feaure films roles include the dramedy "The Beautiful Ordinary," the horror/comedy "Drive-Thru" and the thriller "Dead of Night."

Raised in Marco Island, Florida, Meester became interested in acting when she appeared in a local production of "The Wizard of Oz." When she was 11, she moved with her family to New York City and soon after began working as a model with Wilhemina, booking a Ralph Lauren campaign shot by Bruce Webber and working with then photographer Sophia Coppola.

When not on the set, Meester passionately pursues her talent for music and creative writing. She has recorded a song for the soundtrack of her upcoming film "Drive-Thru." She currently resides in New York. {Source}

Leighton Facts;

Date of Birth: April 9, 1986, Marco Island, Florida, USA
Birth Name: Leighton Marissa Meester

Height: 5' 5"

Has an older brother, Douglas Meester.

Her surname "Meester" is Dutch for "master" or "teacher".

Leighton dyed her hair brunette even before she got the role of Blair on Gossip Girl.

Leighton is naturally blonde.

Leighton moved to New York with her mother when she was 11 for 3 years.

Leighton's real-life brother was a US Air Force Academy cadet.

Leighton's Chinese Astrological sign is a Tiger.

Leighton's Astrological sign is Aries.

Filmography;

Killer Movie (2007) (post-production) - Jaynie Hansen
"Gossip Girl" - Blair Waldorf (7 episodes, 2007)
The Haunting of Sorority Row (2007) - Samantha
The Beautiful Ordinary (2007) - Tori
"Shark" - Megan (3 episodes, 2007)
Drive Thru (2007) .... Mackenzie Carpenter
"CSI: Miami" - Heather Crowley (1 episode, 2007)
"House M.D." - Ali (2 episodes, 2006)
"Numb3rs" - Karen Camden (1 episode, 2006)
Inside (2006) - Josie
Flourish (2006) - Lucy Covner
"Surface" - Savannah Bennett (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
"Secrets of a Small Town" - Kayla Rhodes (1 episode, 2006)
"Veronica Mars" - Carrie Bishop (2 episodes, 2005)
"8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter" - Nikki (1 episode, 2005)
"24" - Debbie Pendleton (4 episodes, 2005)
"Entourage" - Justine Chapin (2 episodes, 2004)
"North Shore" - Veronica Farrell (1 episode, 2004)
"7th Heaven" - Kendall (2 episodes, 2004)
"Crossing Jordan" - Marie Strand (1 episode, 2004)
Hollywood Division (2004) (TV) - Michelle
"Tarzan" - Nicki Porter (5 episodes, 2003)
Hangman's Curse (2003) - Elisha Springfield
The Jackalope (2003) - Lorraine
"Family Affair" - Irene (1 episode, 2002)
"Boston Public" - Sarah Breen (1 episode, 2001)
"Law & Order" - Alyssa Turner (1 episode, 1999)

Leighton Quotes;

"There's butterflies, definitely, but it's a good kind of nervous energy, because everybody's really starting to get to know each other, and starting something new that we really hope works out."

"The way Blair and I are NOT alike when it comes to insecurities is: SHE pays SO much attention to hers!"

"[Competition] can be so fierce and discouraging. But I think you can grow out of that, especially if you realize the only way you find success is: Figure out what works for you and what doesn't."

"I love being able to put on ice skates and be a little bitch all morning."

"The only way to play Blair, or any character, and make her human, is to find what she is inside me, and I know I have my insecurities, too."

"I think the show will be relatable to lots of girls and even grown women, and a guilty pleasure for guys!"

(about her younger brother having a brain tumor) "When something like that happens, it’s meant to show you that something so special, so important can be taken from you so easily."

"My mom remained strong enough to get him through that time and all I could do is to say, ‘Mommy, I love you, please don’t be sad."

"My mother always believed in me and tried to help me pursue my dreams."

"She [her mother] has a lot of faith in me."

(about her younger brother having a brain tumor) "He doesn’t remember, but sometimes, he said, You know, I am meant to do something special. I was meant to live."

Leighton Reasons;

01. Because she's a rising star who captured who hearts.
02. Because we want to be her.
03. Because blonde, brunette, or redhead.. she's gorgeous!
04. Because we can't get enough of her.
05. Because our obsession got us a Leighton board in only one month.
06. Because we spend way too much time on this board.
07. Because she's just awesome.
08. Becayse she's our master.
09. Becayse she's very beautiful and talented.
10. Because she's guest starred on some of our favorite shows.

Leighton Videos;

Leighton scenes - Gossip Girl
Leighton scenes - Surface
Leighton scenes - Tarzan
Leighton scenes - 7th Heaven, 8 Simple Rules, Crossing Jordan, North Shore, Law & Order, Numb3rs, Shark, and Veronica Mars.
Leighton scenes - CSI: Miami, 24, Entourage, House, Veronica Mars, and 7th Heaven.
Leighton scenes - Hangmans Curse
Leighton tv appearances

Leighton Links;

Leighton Fan
Leighton Meester Fan
Leighton Fans Livejournal
Leighton Fans Livejournal
Close To Leighton
Leighton Meester Info
Leighton Meester.org
Leighton-M
Just Leighton
I Heart Leighton
Leighton Fanlisting
Leighton Meester

Past Threads;

http://www.fanforum.com/f277/leighto...arts-62819564/

Lazy · 02-22-2008, 11:31 AM

Thanks for the new thread! Happy Feet, awww

**crazycait714** · 02-22-2008, 12:40 PM

New thread! I love that you added Happy Feet into the title. So cute.

**forever young** · 02-22-2008, 06:15 PM

aw, that is so cute! yay for the new thread, I love the title very much, and thanks so much for starting it.

Lazy · 02-23-2008, 11:40 AM

What does everyone think of the name Leighton? Do you think of it as a boy's name? I had never heard of the name Leighton before, except maybe as a surname. For me, it sounds like a girl's name but apparently it's more of a guy's name.

I just think it's funny that the cast has names like Leighton, Blake, Chace, Penn and Taylor. I guess Ed is the only one with a 'normal' name

**forever young** · 02-23-2008, 11:49 AM

I think Taylor and Chace are pretty common names. Blake is... for a boy. Penn and Leighton are definitely new to me. But I loove the name Leighton, it's so orginal.

If she was a Rachel, or a Sarah, or a Kristen, or Jennifer, people would be like "which one?" Leighton is so original and unique.

Lazy · 02-23-2008, 12:22 PM

I feel the same way about the cast names. I love that her name stands out. But I wonder if she ever got teased because of it. When you grow up, it's not usually good to stand out, especially because of your name.

**crazycait714** · 02-23-2008, 02:45 PM

I love her name. I think it's original, and there really aren't many other Leightons around.

pecan · 02-23-2008, 10:02 PM

I love it when girls have unisex names, tbh.

**~Phoenix~** · 02-24-2008, 03:10 AM

we have our second Leighton Appreciation thread

Love the title, that interview was great

Lazy · 02-24-2008, 10:40 AM

She deserves more love! I loved reading the Vogue article and the image I got from Leighton after reading it. She sounds like someone I would love to hang out with.

**forever young** · 02-24-2008, 10:54 AM

yeah, I bet she did get made fun of for that, and that saddens me. But look at where she is now. and her name is just awesome.

**crazycait714** · 02-24-2008, 02:31 PM

It sucks to be made fun of because of your name. When i was younger, kids in my class would call me Catlin instead of Caitlin. It was annoying.

**~Phoenix~** · 02-25-2008, 04:42 AM

I love Leighton's name it is so unique and when you say Leighton Meester people know who you are talking about as there is only one

I think she might have been made fun of at school because of her name and that makes me sad as I hate bullies but she is a successful and beautiful woman now

Lazy · 02-25-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreamer~Candy4eva (View Post)

I love Leighton's name it is so unique and when you say Leighton Meester people know who you are talking about as there is only one

Yeah, there's no mistaking her for anyone else. Just like there's only one Johnny Depp, there's only one Leighton Meester

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I think she might have been made fun of at school because of her name and that makes me sad as I hate bullies but she is a successful and beautiful woman now

I believe she described herself as a bit nerdy so she probably got a few comments about it.

Does anyone know the meaning behind her name?