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Leighton Meester Returns to Acting in Netflix's New Role

5/30/2025

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Leighton Meester, famed for her role in Gossip Girl, stepped away from singing due to feelings of inadequacy. After a short-lived music career, she now dedicates herself to acting and family life. Fans can look forward to her return in Netflix's Nobody Wants This, where she'll portray an Instagram influencer and a fierce middle school rival.

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Leighton Meester, famed for her role in Gossip Girl, stepped away from singing due to feelings of inadequacy. After a short-lived music career, she now dedicates herself to acting and family life. Fans can look forward to her return in Netflix's Nobody Wants This, where she'll portray an Instagram influencer and a fierce middle school rival.