Happy birthday! Leighton Meester turns 40 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 40 on Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026.

Leighton Meester is celebrating her 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-singer Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Meester, a cultural icon

Born Leighton Marissa Meester in Fort Worth on April 9, 1986, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Meester's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Leighton hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Leighton Meester as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Leighton, you're the best!

Leighton Meester career in pictures

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