Fortunately, the star been able to use her adventures in motherhood to inspire her work.
She continued, saying, “It’s the ride, you know?
I think that a lot of people feel as though they’re not doing this parenting thing well.”
Here’s a look at the stunning transformation of Leighton Meester.
However, according to Meester herself, normalcy has never exactly been her thing.
Speaking withMarie Clairein 2012, Meester opened up even more about her unique upbringing and family.
Still, according to the star, she harbors no negative feelings about her childhood.
“It wasn’t uncomplicated.
But I played outside.
Added theSingle Parentsstar, “There were happy, fun times.”
“I ended up staying,” Meester told the outlet.
She continued, revealing, “I never went back to Florida.
That was that.”
She continued, saying, “It seemed normal to me.”
Meester saidshe took acting classes when she could afford them.
However, she wasn’t interested in taking classes with kids her own age.
Added Meester, “I was worried we didn’t have gas money or food.
Those were my concerns.”
“It was a lot of money for a ticket.
And I just didn’t care that much,” Meester explained.
It didn’t take long for her hard work to start paying off.
According to Meester’sIMDbpage, the star made her television debut in 1999 on an episode ofLaw and Order.
“Law & Orderis everyone’s first role!”
Meester joked during a 2018 interview withGlamour.
“It was the perfect time, I think,” Meester toldV Magazine.
However, to play Blair Waldorf, Meester had to change her appearance.
Do you want to dye it?'”
Still, other than her hair, Meester wouldn’t change a thing about herGossip Girljourney.
The star toldV Magazinein a 2018 interview, “Gossip Girlwas a life altering experience.”
However, thesultry music videofeaturing Meester and Thicke made quite a splash online.
Four years after impressing audiences with herCountry Strongperformance, Meester’s debut studio album,Heartstrings, finally dropped.
Added Meester, “I’m humbled and thrilled to be part of it.”
“I’ve never been completely content in the moment I’m in,” the star toldWonderland.
However, the real love connection for Meester seemingly happened offscreen with another castmate, formerO.C.starAdam Brody.
One year later, in February 2014,E!
Newsreported the pair had gotten married in a super intimate and secret ceremony.
And in 2015, the newlyweds welcomedtheir first childtogether.
“I don’ttalkabout Arlo very much,” Meester explained.
The star continued, “I am very proud of that area of my life.
But I’m also really proud […] of the work I do.”
There’s no in between."
Of course, that’s merely a notion.
However, her toughest role came from a rather unexpected place.
Added theSingle Parentsstar, “So, I don’t see it as totally negative.”
