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Leighton Meester, actor
Actor

Leighton Meester: Movies & Box Office

films
21
on screen
2003–2023
box office
$246M
average score
58
Born
April 9, 1986 (age 40)
Birthplace
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S
Full name
Leighton Marissa Meester
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actress, Singer, Model
Years active
1999-present
Spouses
Adam Brody
Children
2
Known for

The Best Leighton Meester Movies

The highest-rated films Leighton Meester is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. My Father's Dragon (2022) scores highest, at 74. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Leighton Meester's Career in Numbers

Leighton Meester's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Leighton Meester works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hangman’s Curse (2003) to River Wild (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Leighton Meester Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 5
  2. 2010s 12
  3. 2020s 4

The 2010s were Leighton Meester's busiest decade, with 12 films.

Leighton Meester Movies by Genre

  • Drama 7
  • Adventure 3
  • Comedy 3
  • Horror 2
  • Romance 1
  • Action 1
  • Animation 1
  • Documentary 1
  • Mystery 1

Drama is the genre Leighton Meester has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of adventure (3).

Leighton Meester Career Milestones

First film
Hangman’s Curse 2003
Biggest box office hit
The Judge $84.4M worldwide
Best-rated film
My Father's Dragon Movie Echo Score 74
Newest film
River Wild 2023
21 credits

Leighton Meester Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Leighton Meester is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 58. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Leighton Meester?

Leighton Meester was born in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S in 1986 and is 40 years old. Credited on films since 2003, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Leighton Marissa Meester, an American actress, singer and model, is best known for her celebrated role as Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl, which aired from 2007 to 2012. Her performance contributed to her earning roles in films like Killer Movie (2008), Country Strong (2010), The Roommate (2011), Monte Carlo (2011), The Oranges (2011), The Judge (2014), The Weekend Away (2022), and EXmas (2023). Beyond her acting career, she ventured into music, featuring on Cobra Starship's single 'Good Girls Go Bad' in 2009. The song ranked in the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100. Her debut album, Heartstrings, was independently released in 2014 on her own label, Hotly Wanting. Despite her parents' criminal past, Meester maintains they provided her with a normal upbringing and is noted for having said, 'You can't judge anyone, especially your parents, for what they've done in their past, because people change.' Meester was born on April 9, 1986, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Douglas Jay Meester and Constance Lynn Haas. She went on to live in Marco Island, Florida, where she began her experience with acting in local playhouse productions. At the age of 11, she moved to New York City with her mother and siblings.

Works with

Who Leighton Meester Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Leighton Meester shares the most films with. Adam Brody comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Balthazar Getty (2).

FAQ

Leighton Meester: Questions & Answers

How many movies Leighton Meester has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Leighton Meester been in?

Leighton Meester is credited on 21 films, from 2003 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Leighton Meester's highest-grossing movie?

The Judge (2014) is Leighton Meester's biggest box office hit, with $84.4M worldwide, ahead of That's My Boy (2012) ($57.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Leighton Meester's movies have made $246M.

Leighton Meester's biggest hits

What is the best Leighton Meester movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Leighton Meester's best-rated film is My Father's Dragon (2022) with a score of 74, followed by Semper Fi (2019) (63).

Best Leighton Meester movies, ranked

How old is Leighton Meester?

Leighton Meester is 40 years old, born on April 9, 1986 in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.

What is Leighton Meester's newest movie?

The most recent film on Leighton Meester's filmography is EXmas (2023), in the role of Ali.

Who does Leighton Meester work with most often?

Leighton Meester shares the most films with Adam Brody (3 films), Balthazar Getty (2 films) and Selena Gomez (2 films).

The Best Leighton Meester Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 credits.

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