Leighton Meester, famously known as Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl, has experienced a heartwarming resurgence in her music career following the tragic loss of her home in the Pacific Palisades wildfires.
Celebrity and Fan Support Boosts Leighton’s Music
Celebrities like Flavor Flav have rallied behind Meester. In a viral TikTok video, he danced to her 2009 hit "Somebody to Love," urging fans to stream her songs to help during this challenging time. This gesture sparked widespread interest, with fans revisiting her albums and her popular collaboration with Cobra Starship, "Good Girls Go Bad."
Can the internet also do what it did for Heidi Montag’s criminally underrated old music to Leighton Meester’s incredibly underappreciated pop music?
— Gibson Johns (@gibsonoma) January 14, 2025
Her house also burned down and that music deserves its time in the sun!!!
Social Media’s Role in Reviving Her Career
This resurgence mirrors other instances where social media has reignited interest in an artist's work after personal hardships. ​
Leighton Meester and her husband, Adam Brody, tragically lost their $6.5 million home in the Pacific Palisades wildfire on January 7, 2025. The luxurious property, featuring five bedrooms and six bathrooms, was completely destroyed, leaving the couple and their two children without their cherished family residence.
The couple has a combined net worth of $14 million. This reflects Meester’s successful career as an actress and singer, including her iconic role in Gossip Girl, and Adam Brody's achievements in acting, including his role in The O.C. Their wealth also stems from music ventures and endorsements, solidifying their status as a power couple in the entertainment world.