Leighton Meester and Adam Brody’s romance is one of Hollywood’s greatest love stories.

“She remained elusive to me for so long and aloof,” he said.

However, Meester wasn’tthataloof.

Leighton Meester and Adam Brody posing

It’s cool."

and “Gossip Girl.”

She is my moral compass and North Star."

Leighton Meester and Adam Brody smiling

Still, nothing happened at the time, as Brody was involved with someone else.

“She’s more inherently private than I am,” Brody said of Meester in aGQinterview in 2019.

“I was excited when it came together, when I met the right person,” he shared.

Leighton Meester and Adam Brody smiling

It’ll be kids next.

I like the grown-up stuff."

Despite her excitement, Meester has kept her family life tightly under wraps.

Leighton Meester and Adam Brody in Single Parents

However, she did tellRefinery29in 2017 that she was proud to be a mother.

Brody shared withPeople, “It’s been pretty magical.

We’re just ridiculously fortunate and lucky.”

During an appearance on “The View” that same year, Meester admitted she loved working alongside Brody.

“It’s nice to mix business with pleasure,” the actor said.

She told the outlet, “He’s my best friend.

I wanna work with him on everything, and I think he’s the best at everything.”

In 2023, the couple reunited on the big screen for the thriller “River Wild.”

Meester added that they were also trying to instill gratitude and selflessness in their daughter through their volunteer efforts.

Beyond their altruistic pursuits, Brody and Meester share a common passion for surfing.

In a conversation withShape, Meester revealed that Brody was her surfing mentor.