21 in 2008, #14 in 2009, #4 in 2010, #36 in 2011, and #76 in 2012.[108]. A 'Gossip Girl' reboot is coming to screens everywhere in 2021. In 2013, she worked as a global brand ambassador for skin care company Biotherm. Good news! This page was last edited on 5 April 2021, at 18:16. [23], Early in 2009, Meester partnered with Reebok to model their new Top Down sneakers. The proceeds benefited Many Hopes, a charity organization that builds schools and homes for children in Kenya. TV Couples | Photo 21 of 30", "Blair Waldorf's Wardrobe Does Not Go Home With Her", "Meet The 9 Best Dressed TV Characters Of All Time", "Blair Waldorf Pictures - Photo Gallery: Who Are the Most Fashionable TV Characters? According to producer Joshua Safran, the creators planned to revisit their relationship once the timing was right. Leighton Meester – Good Girls Gone Bad", "Cobra Starship – Chart history: Billboard Canada Hot 100", "Finish charts – Cobra Starship feat. During their interviews at Yale University, Blair and Serena apologize for their ill feelings and resume their friendship.[40]. [47] In October 2010, Meester said she had been working with a band called Check in the Dark and had been writing for the last six months after being inspired by Country Strong. [52] Vera Wang selected her to be the face of the fragrance Lovestruck in 2011, stating that Meester's "beauty, talent and spirit will inspire all the young women that I hope will enjoy this passionate, new young fragrance. [104], In 2021, to encourage donations to help people with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, Leighton Meester started promoting meetings on the Omaze network ("Win a Coffee Date with Leighton Meester"). Leighton Meester – Good Girls Gone Bad", "Ö3 Austria Top 40 – Cobra Starship feat. In response to these comments, Carina MacKenzie of Zap2it stated, "We're left wondering if Safran missed the part where she went home bleeding because Chuck was using physical intimidation to release his own emotions. 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. [115] Meester's suit claimed that her mother used the money she sent for "cosmetic procedures", such as botox and hair extensions. Safran also stated that the outcome wasn't necessarily decided ahead of time. "[31] While commenting on Meester, New York magazine's 2008 cover story of the series states, "Her villain-you-want-to-root-for is the most sophisticated performance on the show. After losing her position as queen bee, Blair attempts to regain her former status while adjusting to a less privileged lifestyle. Blair eventually decides that she wants to be with Chuck, but shuns him once again after he tries to humiliate Dan. [13] By contrast, she maintains a somewhat tenser relationship with her mother Eleanor. "Considering how terrified Blair looked at the end of their encounter, and how quickly she got out of there, the show is sending a mixed message at best." Eleanor Waldorf is Blair Waldorf‘s… "[68] MacKenzie concluded that Chuck's behavior throughout Season 4 fit the signs of an abusive relationship, citing examples from HelpGuide.org, a non-profit health resource. Kristen Bell Will Be Narrating (Again!) It follows the friendship between a lesbian (Meester) and a straight woman (Gillian Jacobs) who begin a new relationship. Her brother is … [124], American actress, singer, songwriter, and model, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Villain, "Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester on Ellen", "Leighton Meester Likes Her Men 'Dark and Bad, "Leighton Meester Opens Up About Prison Past", "Teen Vogue August 2008, Cover Girl Amanda Seyfried", "Gossip Girl Transformations – Leighton Meester", "Development Update: March 21–22, Part 2: Dramas", "Latest ABC Picked Up and Passed Over List", "Golden Globes 2009: Overlooked TV Shows and Performances", "19 Actors You Never Knew Were in Lifetime Movies", "SNEAK PEEK: Leighton Meester's Reebok Ad Revealed! Meester was named one of People magazine's "100 Most Beautiful" in 2008. In a review for New York magazine, Emily Nussbaum lauded one of Blair's fantasies, which involves "joining the Peace Corps, getting a killer tan, winning the Nobel Peace Prize, and having dinner with the president, 'who would then write her a recommendation to Yale, and then Yale would fall all over themselves to accept her.' As the season ends, Blair crowns Jenny the new queen of Constance Billard School. Hailee Steinfeld Could Easily Play Blair Waldorf. [26] A version without her vocals was included on their Rational Geographic Vol. [50] Blair later quits W. and is shown asleep with Dan in his Brooklyn flat. [76] She then appeared opposite Robert Downey, Jr., Robert Duvall, and Vera Farmiga in the David Dobkin-directed comedy-drama film The Judge, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and released in October 2014. She has also appeared in films such as Killer Movie (2008), Country Strong (2010), The Roommate (2011), Monte Carlo (2011), The Oranges (2011) and The Judge (2014). [78] Emily Nussbaum of New York magazine had similar comments, calling the bulimia "more of an icky weakness than a full-fledged pathology." [24] Apart from Gossip Girl, Meester worked with co-star Ed Westwick in a Nikon Coolpix series camera advertisement, and both were the faces of the Korean clothing line ASK Enquired. [21], In addition to her feelings for Nate, Blair is sometimes said to feel competitive with Serena in other areas, including matters of beauty and popularity. Meester made her Broadway debut in Of Mice and Men (2014). "[87] While citing Serena's long-revered allure, Glamour and its readers compared the two characters in 2008, with Blair being recognized as more beautiful than Serena. [3][7] Meester also booked commercials for Tamagotchi and Clearasil, and modeled for Limited Too alongside Amanda Seyfried. The show also explores romances between Blair and multiple male leads, resulting in occasional love triangles. [18] She later grows closer to Chuck Bass (which initially occurred in the series' television adaptation), who she'd previously known for years, which leads them to briefly date one another. [82][83] The music video for the eponymous title track "Heartstrings" was released on October 29. "[59], Dawn Fallik of The Wall Street Journal was less positive, asserting that "both characters have been so Blandified that there's no fun left in the show. However, it was important that Serena was blonde and Blair was brunette, so Meester dyed her hair brown for the role. [8], When she was 11 years old, Meester and her siblings moved with their mother to New York City. Leighton Marissa Meester (born April 9, 1986)[1] is an American actress, singer, songwriter, and model. Watch later. [47], In Season 4, Blair and Chuck become competitive once again, but eventually resume their sexual relations before recognizing their love for one another. Blair Cornelia Waldorf (married name Bass)[1] is one of the main characters of Gossip Girl,[2] introduced in the original series of novels and also appearing as the lead in the television adaptation; she also appears in the comic adaptation. Online's Team WWK labeled the Dan/Blair relationship "nomance nonsense". [39] The album was produced by Polow Da Don, Harvey Mason Jr., and Spencer Nezey. Leighton Marissa Meester (born April 9, 1986) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, and model. Due to her fame on the Upper East Side, Blair is featured on the website of "Gossip Girl," an anonymous gossip blogger whose posts appear occasionally throughout the story. [80] She was the face of French brand Naf Naf's autumn/winter 2014 collection. Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, San Francisco AND Anaheim, here we come!! [70] Dan becomes Blair's confidante and is shown to be in love with her, though she remains oblivious to his feelings and states that there is nothing more than friendship between them. Meester said that she would be willing to pay for her brother's medical expenses as well as his school tuition, but denied that she agreed to pay US$10,000 each month, which she stated was a "ridiculous" claim. Her mother, Elaine Lively (née McAlpin), is an acting coach and talent manager, and her father, Ernie Lively (born Ernest Wilson Brown, Jr.), is an actor and teacher. Tap to unmute. [14], In the opening novel, Blair learns of an affair between her friend Serena van der Woodsen and her boyfriend Nate. She portrayed Angie D'Amato on the ABC sitcom Single Parents Her mother also claimed that she was due a larger sum in return for "sacrificing her own happiness" when she moved Meester to Los Angeles as a child to pursue acting. [121] Their first child, daughter Arlo Day Brody, was born on August 4, 2015. However, the season ends with the revelation that Blair may be pregnant. In real life, they would've been 'endgame'. "[86] Regarding the fictional fame of Blair's friend Serena, Tim Stack of Entertainment Weekly asserted that "Serena may be the star of the media but Blair is quickly becoming the star of this show. [100], Meester has been volunteering with the non-profit organization Feeding America since 2017. In court, the judge dismissed this claim. Later, she and Dan spend the evening talking on their cell phones while watching Rosemary's Baby. [66], She next starred in the comedy film That's My Boy, alongside Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, and Milo Ventimiglia, which was released in June 2012. [95] The 1 percenters are people that "have everything going for them with their fantastic good looks and their opulent lifestyle". Whitney Peak. Leighton Meester + Check in the Dark Summer Tour (2012), This page was last edited on 1 April 2021, at 09:28. "[62], In April 2012, Meester announced via Twitter a five-city tour with Check in the Dark, which started on May 29 and ended on June 4, 2012. "[62] Meester also expressed fondness for Dan and Blair, however, stating, "I think they're good for each other in a lot of ways, in a way that Chuck and Blair aren't. "[8], Blair encounters a setback during her interview at Yale by revealing the recent stress in her life, and then kissing her interviewer on the cheek upon dismissal. Her mother's suit made a counterclaim alleging breach of contract and physical abuse. Her struggle with body image is evident in the show's very first episode, although it's only hinted at. It is also revealed that Blair has struggled with bulimia. Meester booked guest roles in the series Crossing Jordan, 8 Simple Rules, 7th Heaven and 24. [7] She then had guest roles on CSI: Miami[14] and Shark, and portrayed the female lead in the horror film Drive-Thru, for which she recorded the song "Inside the Black". [16] In pursuing Nate, however, Blair herself cheats on her new boyfriend Pete, which results in her losing both of them. [54] Italian fashion house Missoni named Meester the face of their spring/summer 2011 campaign. With its style compared to ethereal singer-songwriters such as Tori Amos and Joni Mitchell, the nine-song LP was written by Meester and produced by Jeff Trott. ", "Adam Brody and Leighton Meester Welcome Daughter Arlo Day", "Leighton Meester Is Pregnant! [41] However, the two stop seeing each other due to Chuck's uncle, Jack Bass, convincing him he has an inability to commit to a relationship. She then learns that the actual patient is Serena's younger brother, Eric, who had been committed after a suicide attempt. [49] On Valentine's Day, she discovers that Chuck has romantic feelings for Raina Thorpe, the daughter of his business rival. [72] After taking steps to end her marriage, she chooses to pursue a relationship with Dan. Though both recover, Blair suffers a miscarriage from the crash. Blair was elected TV's Most Crushworthy 1% Female over Temperance "Bones" Brennan. "[89], In May 2009, Blair received attention from Forbes, which interviewed her via the series' writers. [8] She is described as an alluring brunette,[9] and occasionally models her appearance and demeanor after famous actresses, including Marilyn Monroe and, most often, Audrey Hepburn. When she punches it for quick changes of tone from manic to wounded or around the bend, she shows how much more she is capable of. Chuck later rescues Blair and apologizes for his violent actions. Gossip Girl 4.09 Blair and Chuck Bedroom Scene. Stars Blake Lively and Leighton Meester, who played the TV 'It'-girls and best 'frenemies' Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf respectively, also aren't likely to appear in the Gossip Girl reboot (sad face). Blake Lively and Leighton Meester starring as Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf in the original Gossip Girl. She also begins a brief power struggle with freshman Jenny Humphrey. [120] The couple was married in a private ceremony on February 15, 2014. After a featuring in top ten Billboard Hot 100 single Cobra Starship's "Good Girls Go Bad", she released her solo singles under Universal Republic label "Somebody to Love" in 2009 and "Your Love's a Drug" in 2010. [22] This also leads to an occasional envy on Blair's part. She is best known for her starring role as the devious socialite Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl on The CW (2007–2012). [28] While competing with Serena, Blair forms an unexpected friendship with Jenny, who states that they each work for everything they achieve, while Serena often glides through life. [56] Though the film received mainly negative reviews, Meester's portrayal was praised. Together, we helped fill grocery baskets for families who…, "Leighton Meester Magazine Cover Photos - List of magazine covers featuring Leighton Meester - FamousFix", "Leighton Meester (@itsmeleighton) • Instagram photos and videos", "Leighton Meester (@itsmeleighton) | Twitter", "Leighton Meester on Instagram: "Right now, one in six kids faces hunger or food insecurity. [42] After being rejected by Yale, Blair finds unexpected encouragement from Nate. Prior to the show's debut in 2007, the actress stated that, "The only way to play Blair, or any character, and make her human, is to find what she is inside me. [6][7][77], In the 2007 book Children's Literature and Culture, writer Harry Edwin Eiss chastised the depiction of Blair's bulimia. [73] By the end of the season, however, after a debate about which love is the best, Blair declares that she is still in love with Chuck, and chooses to pursue him. For every child's meal with milk purchased on January 11, 2019 at Subway, $1 will be donated to Feeding America to fight hunger and homelessness. [26], They were like, 'Be bitchy and nice, ugly and pretty, young and old, stupid and smart, innocent and slutty, blond and brunette. This series adapts notable scenarios from the novel—including the triangle with Nate and Serena—but also features new material. The nicknames and viewer interest in these relationships were recognized by the show's producers. 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