Leighton Meester Was Born In Prison

This celebrity secret may sound shocking, but it is true. Many people have little idea of Leighton Meester's childhood. The 30-year-old American actress, singer, and model was born in a federal prison where her mother was serving time. Her mother Constance Meester was a writer. When Constance was pregnant with Leighton Meester, she was arrested for her involvement in a drug ring that smuggled marijuana into the United States, from Jamaica. She gave birth to Leighton Meester and nursed her in the prison's hospital for three months.