The Twisted World of Leighton Meester | Deep Dive
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Thank you Factor for sponsoring this episode of Deep Dive where Jake dives deep into the world of Leighton Meester. Uncovering her family history, her rise on Gossip Girl & her pop career that almost was.
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“Serena vanderwoodsen the sweet, vulnerable girl everyone loves” GIRL you did NOT watch the show 😂😂
Agreed lmao Serena was so selfish and unlikable!
@@shizzlemywizzle1she was giving that college student who actually thinks they’re broke cause they live with a flat mate or something.
Watchers didn’t like her but she was definitely liked by the characters so…
@@natedang8880 blind obedience lol
people are too hard on her. she was really troubled and went through a lot more than blair.
Pretty amazing that coming from such a tough, unglamorous beginning, Leighton was still COMPLETELY convincing as the ultra-rich, spoiled, catty, and calculating it-girl of the Upper East Side. As talented as all of the actors on that show were, none could have played Blair better. The older I get, the more I look back on that show and see only Blair, empathize with her character, and relate her to people I know. Leighton as Blair is a role I would never tire of watching as long as I lived and she made me love and feel protective for a character who at times seemed cruel. By far the most dimensional character on TV at that time.
Blair was thee highlight of Gossip girl
I’m rewatching GG now, she’s so good as Blair. She’s funny.
@@YourGrace_06 Spoiled, catty, and calculating may have been inspired by her mother.
Very well said 👏
She was the only reason why millions watched the show to begin with.
How on earth could a child be responsible for parents who refuse to work?! And for luxuries no less. I'm so glad the judge was decent for a change.
Yes what constance did is truly despicable
gio forever. - gio
Need to clarify that Leighton brother himself spoke out against his mother and said that Leighton did have contact with him, her mum was straight up lying
Thank you for clarifying!😮💨 I was looking for some info on their relationship-her mother is a mess…
Her mom is a terrible person and a bad liar, I could tell instantly she was lying
@@MiniWeeMoose oh it is horrible, idk how a mother can treat her own child like that
Thank you for this! I was hoping she was still on good terms with her brother as he seemed to be a victim or pawn by his mother specifically against Leighton. I hope her and her brother are still close and that his health got better. I didn’t know about him at all so I was so heartbroken seeing and hearing about him- especially how HIS MOM USED HIM TO GUILTY TRIP HIS SISTER FOR A SALARY TO SPOIL HERSELF.
IM FLABBERGASTED
@@AdamIshak01 her brother has spoken up against their mother, I'm not sure if Leighton ever received custody but I feel so awful for her
That mother is a parasite. Horrible. Pressuring her daughter, who owes her exactly nothing, to send her thousands of dollars a month, ostensibly for her sick brother, and then spending it all on cosmetic treatments for herself?! Literally the lowest of the low. Heartbreaking that Leighton can't see her brother anymore, but she has to keep herself safe and mentally well, and having any contact with her toxic mother would jeopardize that. I feel sad for the brother, caught in the middle.
You got a problem with me nigga?
I'm glad she stood up for herself and actually followed that lawsuit. Most people allow their parents to abuse them and that mom is the absolute worst. That what happens when you act like a fool, your kids move on and disown you. Good for Leighton.
Yeah I'm proud of what Leighton did
Truly a trailblazer on setting healthy boundaries with family
I loved her pop phase however, her album Heartstrings is one of the most beautiful albums I have ever heard, it left such a strong impression on me that I keep revisiting it once in a while and everytime, without fail, transports me back to my teenage years. I’ll cherish it forever. If anybody wants to listen to it, my favorites are Sweet & Entitled, but all the songs are gorgeous and the fact that she wrote it herself is incredible. She really is an artist, I hope she releases another one soon, I’ve been waiting forever.
Saaame. This was my driving down the freeway next to ocean beach album in college. Great album
Omg yes heartstrings! I love her voice❤
@@conspicuous1010 omg that is LITERALLY the athmosphere that album creates, it’s the perfect album for driving down the coast
I listen to that album all the time still!❤
I still bop to Somebody to Love
I feel like Leighton got to the top and said "nah, that's not what I want", took her money and disappeared lmao She could've had a much bigger acting career, I feel like she just didn't really want that.
She is actually acting till this day..
@@anonymous-ll4qm Yeah, I meant a bigger acting career, in terms of being in more movies, being more recognized etc
Wow I’ve never heard any of this! So many people with rough childhoods use it as an excuse to be terrible people. To make it out of that and thrive the way she has is inspiring.
Yep you are right
Well she was a horrible person a Blair Waldorf . She took it out in acting
@@Missmagazinebura I’d say that’s a pretty healthy way to do it since she’s not hurting real people 😊
That is such a privileged ableist a-hole thing to say, wtf.
I always admired the fact that she practically broke with "the family karma". ❤️🙏
Keeping a pure heart and intentions through Karmic Tests (like a terrible childhood) is the Only way to break that family karma 🙏❤️
Literally what
It’s not exactly karma
I met Leighton Meester and Adam Brady at a previous job. They were very kind and had their child with them. Out of all the celebs I met at that job they were by far my favourite, so down to earth and nice.
I remember being 12 years old, and the very first episode of Gossip Girl came on and my little newly gay heart went BA-BANG, BANG, BANG in my chest when I saw Leighton Meester. She still does it for me. I think she's WILDY underrated as an actress, because she sells the shit out of any role she's in. She was the whole show for me. From day 1.
Her and Chuck Bass
@@wendykutwana7850 ew you liked that predator? I can't believe they gave him a redemption arc when literally his introduction was assaulting a young girl.
Poor Leighton…she worked so hard. She is an icon.
Yes she is 💯
Leighton is magnificent. Her and Adam Brody are one of my favorite Hollywood couples I tend to forget about because they're so quiet but I genuinely love them both. I don't think anyone else could play Blair the way she could. Blair is such a privileged a-hole at times but Leighton brought such humanity to her and despite all her toxic traits Blair was still someone I wanted to root for and a character I genuinely cared about even though I know damn well she's a character who would look down on me 😂 but Leighton brought vulnerability to Blair and what a character!
I genuinely hope her and Blake Lively did get along even if it was strictly professional because I love Blake too
Compered to teenage girls idk if that was so mutch worse in any way..
I has a girl in my class obsessed with status/to be popular.. she spent her whole time in junior high truing to climb & ahe didn't care what harm she did to others. Really narcissistic. She catfish a guy as a 13y old before it was a thing. She just came up with the idea of faking her identity on MSN. So that a guy she had a crush on would notice her..
TIL she’s with Adam Brody 😅
She's such a good actress. I was completely shocked when I read what her childhood was like before. It was like the total opposite of Blair's life, but she was still able to portray her so well, and I looove Blair's complex character.
As for her relationship with Blake, I heard that they just have a professional relationship. They didn't fight, but they just had really different personalities that they really didn't hang out together.
A lot of people would use their difficult upbringing as an excuse to commit crimes and or do drugs. Not this young woman. She took all her troubles and heartache and directed them into her art. What an amazing role model she is.
Yep she's such a role model
ew
Drugs are a coping mechanism for people with a hard upbringing, these things aren’t used as an excuse, these things can be the cause. It’s basic psychology of addiction sadly. I love her and glad she’s done so well, however don’t bring down others for their reality! Edit : just cause you do drugs, it doesn’t make you an evil criminal
leighton is such a good actress. she seems like she has such depth underneath everything she does. some bad girls just feel so superficial. but leighton plays blair so so so well. she is ICONIC.
In my opinion she was one of the most beautiful actresses I have ever seen. Surprised I never saw her on anything after Gossip Girl cause she was so convincing in her role
She’s truly the definition of “started from the bottom now we are here”
Honestly, leighton was my ultimate it girl. And then when I found out she married Adam Brody I was like YASS. Heartstrings her album is so magical. Perfect easy going album to put on whenever. She’s super talented and I hope to see her more.
Bless her heart, she's strong asf for going through what she went through and rising above !!!!.
Will forever be a fan of Leighton Meester. Glad to see you guys covering her childhood. For her to come up from under from where she started, she’s truly a success story if there ever was one. I adore her acting and sweet personality
LOVE HER! She is such a unique person. Is absolutely gorgeous, and has a beautiful soul. Blair was my favorite character on Gossip Girl. Leighton is just so talented. I swear she has like the star quality of "old Hollywood" actresses. Like untouchable, classy, one of a kind beauties with the gift to bring anything they act in to life in a way no one else could. Instant classics.
These videos are like marquee big screen level events to me. I have to make sure I am comfortable, have snacks, water, and no distractions. ❤️
I love Leighton so much, she is so talented. Her acting is amazing and his voice is beautiful I always come back to her songs. I hope she is happy with the family she created ❤
Leighton is so brave! She achieved so much! And I'm talking about her family relationships.
Incredible! I know it must have been difficult.
Love her. GG has the best cast of all time. Leighton can act, sing and write. I hope she continues to act and sing. She's one of the few child stars who hasn't gone wrong.
Wow she went through a lot but gathering sympathy from the media was never her thing. ❤ Lot's of love to her! 🙂
I totally respect Leighton she's truly a brave woman
Family income dependent on a child ??? !!!
Why! Are parents unable to work? This is disturbing at so many levels !
Some parents are leeches and will financially abuse their children!! I should know coz this happened to me.
A lot of child stars, unfortunately, have parents that don’t work and rely on their kids. The Sprouse Twins, Bella Thorne, The Olsen Twins, Janette McCurdy, and so many others worked cause their parents weren’t financially dependable.
Same with Jeanette McCurdy's family
Are we surprised that the ddrug trafficker mother ended up getting greedy around her daughters money?..😅 I can't stand greedy stage moms, they're so creepy😊
When she said that bullshit about not being able to make someone want to be active in your life. What a greedy garbage human. I do wonder if she really left her brother for dead with that monster. Surely not right? If I was her I'd probably still send him money for care but put it in a trust or something mom couldn't get to and it would be dispersed through a lawyer.
@@Ali_D_Kattagreed kinda made me sad and surprised that at that point 5 yrs and she never talked or visited her sick brother. Sad very sad
@@LaLa-nw2rn well I'm skeptical, Mom is not probably the most reliable source for information. She did try to extort $10,000+ dollars from her daughter unsuccessfully and got her ass handed to her in court, and was admonished in front of the courtroom that I'm sure was not empty by the judge. She does not strike me as a cool headed, let bygones be bygones, gracious loser. I wouldn't put it past her to lie to someone from the media to try and hurt leighton, her reputation, or attempt to make people think less of her. I think mom's ideal outcome is probably to see her own daughter washed up and penniless because how dare she. Mother comes off very if I can't have it; no one can/if I'm not happy; no one can be happy.
I'm also pretty confused as to what Leighton's mother thinks she is owed and why.
@@Ali_D_Kattexactly, I am also pretty sure that she is supporting her brother despite what her mother says.
weird to make it a gender thing.
I never knew she had albums out or anything. I first saw her in Country Strong and thought she had a beautiful voice! I broke down and binged Gossip Girl and yr or so ago. Leighton is the PERFECT person to play Blair!!! 🩶🩶🩶
I love Leighton she’s such an inspiration for many reasons. Gossip girl was my favorite show growing up and I always deeply resonated with Leighton not only as Blair but as herself. She’s literally an icon in all aspects. She lives a quiet life and I love that for her. Her album Heartstrings has been my anthem since 2014 and has so much love and sincerity made into it, it never gets old. I’m so glad I got to experience her art and talent in my lifetime!!
I come back and watch this video constantly. Leighton Meester will never fall off in my book! What a legend
I could literally talk to a wall about how much I look up to this woman
I'm glad Leighton is doing well despite growing up with Family members like that. In fairness though, basing on looks alone her Mom looks gorgeous
we never know cuz of the countless plastic surgery she underwent with the money of her daughter. what a horrible person
She's one of my top celeb crushes. Beautitiful and we are proud of her for making a good life for herself despite obstacles. I'll take the other comments advice and listen to her album.
Gossip girl was an absolute staple in my life and one of the only series where I bought all the seasons outright so when this Deep Dive emerged I had to watch it🔥Leighton is iconic
When she released the Heartstrings album I was flawed. Not sure why you can’t stream this anymore! It was stunning.
See, I never watched Gossip Girl but now I have to..she seems so nice, humble and generous 🥰 glad she broke out of the toxic family circle, many of us had to do it to for ourselves 💜
I binge watched it all during the 1st lockdown, it’s sooo good! Wasn’t really keen on the newer never version tho.
Let me tell you, that series showed her range and she played that character was so much color. She made audiences care about a mean rich girl.
@@MADEbySOUL Oi fr! Like sometimes I hated her & then I loved her! 😂
@@MADEbySOUL I'm currently watching it and wow, just the story and twists are amazing..she's good, like really good 👌😍
Oh you going to LOVE IT. Xoxo, GG.
I teared up watching this tbh Leighton has always been such an inspiration to me and many others. Plus, she's just such a wonderful actress with an amazing heart. She does a lot of charity work in her private life but never tries to make a public event out of it. You can tell that she just really cares about helping people and is very immersed in her creative work.
She is such a boss. I had no idea about her upbringing!!
I got this movie called Hangman's Curse for a bday gift when I was in hs and I became obsessed with it and she was the main character. She was absolutely my idol ❤
Aw poor girl, i had no idea the start of her life and her parents were so terrible! I've only been through half of what shes been through and that gave me crippling mental illness, the fact she can have an entire acting career is inspirational to me
There's a certain pacing to these videos that I really enjoy. I listen to youtube mostly for background noise while I do other things (thanks ADHD), and although the video content is really helpful, I find myself being able to follow the story easily in a really memorable way regardless of what else I'm doing- the build up is just perfection and keeps the viewer focused. Sometimes when I binge a lot of one creator's videos, the videos' content all start to blur together. I don't get that with your videos. Happy to be a new fan! Thanks for the great content!
I agree! 10/10
I wonder how much auditions/certain productions cost were when she was starting out as a kid especially when its emphasized her family struggled. I remember when I was younger and wanting to do community plays, my mom said it was expensive
Always been a fan of hers! Loved her debut album, and I loved her short-lived sitcom Single Parents. Very inspiring of her to stand up to her mother.
Ahhh i love single parents sm, still miss that show😭
Wow she deserves a huge amount of respect!
She still is and always will be an icon ❤
for coming from such a background to becoming this successful, just sick! she really deserves her fame and praise
Her life was crazy even before she was born.
You should do one about Taylor Momsen
Leighton as Blair is THEE BLUEPRINT. I had no idea this was her background, but that makes her even more fantastic
Never watched gossip girl, i knew of Leighton but my god is she a breath of fresh air!
Leighton has zero obligation to provide for her mother just because her brother is medically dependant. Leighton didn't choose for her brother to be born.
I love how humble you are no matter how big your channel gets ❤
The way you pronounced Wilhelmina 😭⚰️
Right, I was like what, lol.
And Amanda Sigh-fried
My core shook 😂
I read this comment before he said it thinking “it can’t be that bad” lol I wouldn’t have known what he said it the logo wasn’t in the screen 😂
I only know how to pronounce the name because of Ugly Betty 😂
proof that ANYONE can make their dreams come true. it's not too late, but it's about showing yourself off in the right circles. i still don't have an agent, but i'm acting in a show that's being directed by someone who *is* represented - hopefully she'll recommend me to her agency when I ask her on closing night!
Leighton and her flawless acting skills that brought Blair to life will forever be THAT GIRL!
She has a song called Summer Girl which is on my most played list. It's a total bop lol
Leighton Meester is one of the most underrated actresses in Hollywood imo. She’s truly talented and portrays a wide variety of dynamic characters so well.
Your girl from WV here. I love ya'll spillin' truth and tea. Keep up the fabulous work!
So proud of her.. You Rock Girl ✌️💚
Had to pause this to go look up a song by her & I really liked it & we def were robbed by not getting a album (I watched GG for the first time last year). It's so sad that she had to go through all that. Isn't that Dave from gilmore girls 🤨
This is so funny I checked your channel for a new deepdyve yesterday I knew we were about due for one 👏👏👏👏
how can someone be that pretty naturally i dont understand she's like a goddess
So eye opening. Thank you Deep Dive.
I’m so shook that I NEVER heard her story or seen it covered ok YT. wow I love / support her even more 😅 gossip girl will FOREVER be iconic and so will Leighton ❤
The ominous noise when Tyra asks if she's a b*tch - I can't 😭
Literally added good girls go bad to my playlist it’s pretty good
All this girl will have from me is respect and not judgement.
Let’s get that album out..
Sounds Awesome 🎶🎵💚
wow I didn't know she went through all of that gonna have to listen to her album now!
I’m glad this one has a happy ending
This mother is a parasite. This is just awful, I appreciate Leighton even more now
Currently, binge watching this cannel. On hour FOUR, right now 🔥🔥🔥
Leighton’s natural hair color is a very light blonde. Blair’s signature hair color isn’t a dark brown (3) but rather a dark blonde (6). Actual browns are darker. People may not notice the difference between a 5 and a 6, but it still has an impact on someone’s look.
I never watched gossip girl but I love her in the movie “the roommate “
Her story is giving very much Matilda. An icon nonetheless.
nobody could've done Blair Waldorf better than Leighton Meester
blair waldorf is my favorite character in gossip girl and by far one of the best written and dynamic character in media. I love her so so much. and leighton was the perfect cast for blair. she MADE the role what it is. I honestly cant see anyone else playing her. I really hope to see leighton on screen more in the future
3:52 I love the video but couldn't stop laughing at the fact that the dad from modern family was used as a stock image for a grandfather ! 😂
It was so visable during the transition I just lost it! Lol
Just why 😂😂😂
I thought he was bleeping “sex ring” but after the green herb I figured it was “drug ring” it’s gotta be one of those
Her song on HIMYF is _still_ stuck in my head! Her voice is still so good!
The relationship between Blair and Chuck was amazing and shocking, I 💏 loved it, watched EVERY episode
I could never figure out why I was always so depressed after watching them both... then I figured it out.. they're super toxic. And don't know why anyone would want to be treated like that
@@Chloe299XxX Ikr. The way they're giving excuses as to why they can't be with each other with the most random takes ever lol
@someonesaccount4875 ugh I know. I had to stop watching at beginning of Season 4. I kept feeling like crap every ep. I watched.. figured out the whole show is just toxic and unrealistic. I mean Dan destroyed lives. But that's ok. Serena practically slept with her teachers. And Chuck sold Blair for a hotel. But somehow that's all ok.. because love!!
If my relationship was like that I'd run.
This is so interesting. I had no idea about any of this.
The first movie I ever saw her in was like a Christian "Horror" movie called Hangmans Curse. I watched it for another actor that was in it. But loved her character!
Oh thank god she ended up releasing her own album! I can’t wait to listen
So weird! I was thinking about Leighton Messter the other day and what happened to her…
I would like to see her in more movies now.
Okay , y’all got me I’m subscribed! This video needs more views fr !
WOAH! I had no idea about any of this 😳🤯
I love how she still is an icon no matter what life threw at her 🤍
I had this idea for a concert tour called the XOXO tour with Penn Badgely’s band and Leighton Meester opening up for The Pretty Reckless a while back.
She was my FAVORITE on gossip girl 💞
So I comment while ads are playing to help algos. It doesn’t take any time and gives back to those who we enjoy watching💖
Wow I remember those Tamagotchi virtual pets. They were the coolest back then.
Thank you Soo much for this video about Leighton. She Is one of my favorite actress. I love her So much! 💖💖💖What a pity, that the industry didnt make more movies, because she's Smart, beautiful And also so tallented 😓
I need the deepest dive on Lana del Rey
Yeessss!! I would love to see what they find and make a video on her about!!
Sad what happened to all these young actors. Not sure what this story is about but sure it probably is not good. No one was looking out for them. So sad they deserved so much more. ✌️💚
You commented on a video you didn't watch? Weird
Oh it's actually a happy ending. Like Leighton's life was no cake walk but it was her family drama more so (shockingly) than Hollywood. She is doing really well now.
Could you do a deep dive into River Phoenix?
I literally remember the somebody to love video and it caused me to listen to it going forward lol
Never knew any of this about her, and love gossip girl. What an amazing woman. ❤
Duck yes Leighton Meester 🤗🤗 those two emojis are a representation of me and my bestie loving gossip girl growing up. I never knew all of this about her history! She is so major. 💗