5 best Leighton Meester shows and movies to watch in 2024: Gossip Girl, Monte Carlo, and more explored

Still of Leighton Meester (Image via Instagram/@itsmeleighton)
Still of Leighton Meester (Image via Instagram/@itsmeleighton)

An actress and singer, Leighton Meester is famously known for her portrayal of Blair Waldorf on the show Gossip Girl. She is also known for appearing in films like Monte Carlo, The Roommate, The Judge, Killer Movie, and more. Most recently, she was seen in the movie The Weekend Away and the sitcom Single Parents.

Apart from her acting ventures, Leighton has also released solo singles like Somebody to Love and a debut album, Heartstrings. The actress-singer is known for her honest and dedicated performances and has a loyal following.

Viewers who would like to watch her work in shows and movies can check the list below.


The Weekend Away, Single Parents, and other shows and movies starring Leighton Meester

1) Gossip Girl - Amazon Prime Video

Still from Gossip Girl (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Gossip Girl (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Based on a novel series by Cecily von Ziegesar and adapted by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, Gossip Girl is a famous teen drama that revolves around the lives of New York’s Upper East Side’s influential upper-class teenagers who attend a prestigious school.

Their lives and dramas are followed closely by an unknown blogger, who goes by the name of ‘Gossip Girl,' and who brings out the secrets of this group. The series cemented Meester’s popularity in the mainstream, and her role of the rich yet loyal Blair Waldorf is her most celebrated role.


2) Single Parents - Amazon Prime Video

Still from Single Parents (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Single Parents (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Created by Elizabeth Meriwether and J.J. Philbin, Single Parents is a sitcom starring Leighton Meester, Brad Garrett, Taran Killam, and others. The series is about a group of single parents who come together and navigate the hurdles of parenting through a support system.

Even though the show is a comedy, it offers insight into various topics, such as not losing one’s identity, giving love a second chance, and handling the unique personalities of one’s child. In the series, Meester plays the single mother to a clingy son, who slowly finds herself again.


3) Monte Carlo - Amazon Prime Video

Still from Monte Carlo (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Monte Carlo (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Starring Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, and Katie Cassidy, Monte Carlo is an adventure-romantic comedy movie, based on a novel by Jules Bass. The movie is about three friends—Grace, Emma, and Meg—who go on a trip to Paris, where Grace (Selena Gomez) is mistaken for a famous heir.

The trio decides to indulge in the fun and play along with the mix-up, but soon find themselves running into various troubles. The quirky comedy received mixed reviews, but Leighton Meester did a compelling job of portraying an uptight girl who learns to let loose.


4) The Roommate - Amazon Prime Video

Still from The Roommate (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from The Roommate (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Starring Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly, and others, The Roommate is a psychological thriller film about a college freshman, Sara (Kelly), who becomes roommates with the shy and reserved Rebecca (Meester). As the two begin to bond, Rebecca develops an unhealthy obsession with Sara and begins harming everyone that comes between them.

Fans of Leighton Meester will enjoy this one, as she expertly portrays the unhinged, sinister, and dark characteristics required of an obsessive stalker.


5) The Weekend Away - Netflix

Still from The Weekend Away (Image via Netflix)
Still from The Weekend Away (Image via Netflix)

Directed by Kim Farrant and based on a namesake novel by Sarah Alderson, The Weekend Away is a thriller film starring Leighton Meester, Christina Wolfe, and others. The movie centers around Beth (Meester), who decides to travel to Croatia with her best friend Kate (Wolfe).

However, on their trip, Beth finds out that Kate has gone missing, and she becomes a suspect. She now has to try hard and piece together the events of her trip. Even though the movie received mixed reviews, Meester’s performance was appreciated.


Viewers can go through the list and choose a show or movie of their liking, starring Leighton Meester.

Edited by Janhavi Chauhan
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