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In 2007, Meester was cast in The CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl as Blair Waldorf, based on the book series of the same name by Cecily von Ziegesar. She first auditioned for the role of Serena van der Woodsen, but told the producers that she could better play Blair.
A steady stream of TV work followed, and in 2007 she landed the role of Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl (2007), which made her famous. This led to more TV and movie roles. In 2009, she launched a recording career with the single, "Somebody to Love".
In Season 1 of Gossip Girl, Blair is introduced as the Upper East Side's beautiful and popular queen bee. She is the daughter of Eleanor Waldorf, a famous fashion designer. She is dating Nate Archibald, and is best friends with Serena van der Woodsen.
In an interview this week with Fox 5 New York's Rosanna Scotto, Leighton Meester, 35, teased fans if she'd be returning to her iconic role as Blair Waldorf in the new Gossip Girl reboot.
Blair Cornelia Bass (née Waldorf, formerly Grimaldi) is a main character in the Gossip Girl series of novels and its television adaption, in which she is portrayed by Leighton Meester.
Leighton Meester (born April 9, 1986) is an American actress, singer, songwriter and model. She is mostly known for her starring role as Blair Waldorf in the television series Gossip Girl (2007–2012).
The star of the adored Noughties high-school drama talks to Amanda Whiting about how much has changed since she played Blair Waldorf, and what it’s like being a thirtysomething in Hollywood