Friday, September 21, 2007

Wiki says about Leighton Meester

Born April 9, 1986 in Marco Island, Florida is an American actress.

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 Sofia Coppola.

She is currently set to co-star as Blair Waldorf in The CW’s Gossip Girl, from Josh Schwartz, creator of The O.C. and based on the book series about the lives of New York’s two privileged Upper East Side girls. She has also recently guest starred on CSI: Miami and has a recurring role on James Woods’ court drama Shark.

When not on the set, Meester, who attended Beverly Hills High School, passionately pursues her talent for music and creative writing. She currently resides in New York. [Wiki]