From the Upper East Side to Orange County, Adam Brody and Leighton Meester’s love story has captivated fans.
While the Gossip Girl alum and The O.C. actor, who picked up his first Emmy nomination for his work in Nobody Wants This, tend to only give small glimpses into their 11-year relationship, they’ve proven why they’re a perfect match.
The couple—who have been married since 2014 and share daughter Arlo, 10, and a 5-year-old son whose name has not been publicly shared, together—seem to never miss an opportunity to gush about one another during rare outings. For instance, Adam made sure to give his wife a special shout-out in February while accepting the Critic’s Choice Award for Best Actor Comedy Series for his work in Nobody Wants This.
“My darling, darling, darling wife Leighton,” the 45-year-old said during his acceptance speech, “thank you for sharing this life with me and this journey with me. Thank you for our family. I love you with all my heart.”
Leighton, 39, certainly didn’t miss the opportunity to praise her husband, too.
“I’m just so so proud of him and think he deserves everything,” Leighton told E! News. “I think the world of him.”
Not only do Adam and Leighton star in their own projects, but they have often shared the screen together in projects like The Oranges, Single Parents and River Wild.
“I love his work and to be around him—it’s very natural,” the Buccaneers actress continued when asked about working alongside her husband. “It doesn’t ever feel unnatural to just move our personal life onto set. We’ve done it many times, and I hope we get the opportunity again.”
Indeed, fans don’t have to wait too long to see them together again. Leighton will be joining Adam in season two of Nobody Wants This, where she will be playing the middle school nemesis of Adam’s onscreen love interest Kristen Bell.
Adam’s on-screen sister-in-law, Jackie Tohn, has even raved about how much she loves the duo.
“They’re couple goals and beyond,” Jackie exclusively told E! News Feb. 24 at Cure Addiction Now’s Inaugural Fundraising Evening. “Adam, he’s just an incredible guy.”
And though she had only recently had the pleasure of meeting Leighton, Jackie immediately took a liking to the 38-year-old.
“I only met her through Adam when we started shooting,” she explained, “and she is—she’s like a salt of the Earth, she’s as funny as she is pretty and you’re like, ‘Oh that’s annoying, ugh.’ She’s great.”
To see some of Leighton and Adam’s cutest moments, keep reading.
Out and About
Leighton Meester and Adam Brody showed some sweet PDA while heading to a Mexican restaurant in 2013.
Mums the Word
As romance rumors continued to swirl, the pair declined to publicly comment on the status of their relationship. But you know what they say, a picture’s worth a thousand words.
NYC Love
Spotted: After keeping under the radar for months, Meester and Brody resurfaced in New York City together.
He Put a Ring on It
In 2013, news broke that The O.C. actor and the Gossip Girl star were engaged. Nearly a month later, they were photographed stealing a smooch in South Africa.
Wedding Bells
Meester and Brody got married in a super-secretive ceremony in 2014.
Red Carpet Ready
The actress supported her husband at the premiere of his movie Shazam! in 2019. No doubt their daughter, Arlo, loves that her dad is a superhero!
Picture Perfect
Brody previously shared that becoming a father is “the best in every way.”
Do Gooders
In their spare time, this couple enjoys giving back to their community.
Co-Stars
After working on 2011’s The Oranges, the two once again reunited on the set of Meester’s show Single Parents in 2019. In his guest role, Brody played her character’s ex.
Proud Parents
While the couple never announced they were expecting baby No. 2, Brody confirmed in September 2020 that Meester gave birth to their second child.
Stylish Pair
The stars dazzle at the 2022 premiere of his show Fleishman Is In Trouble.
XOXO
Meester and Brody also made a super duo at the March 2023 premiere of his movie Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
Movie Night
Hey Upper East Siders, the Blair Waldorf alum and Seth Cohen actor attended the screening of his film American Fiction in December 2023.
A Golden Evening
Meester and Brody celebrate the 2024 Golden Globes at an after-party in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Date Night
And the award for cutest couple at the 2024 SAG Awards goes to…
A Golden Couple
Leighton accompanied Adam, nominated for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy TV Series for his role in Nobody Wants This, at the 82nd Golden Globes held in January 2025.
Date Night at The SAG Awards
The following month, Leighton and Adam stepped out once again for a date night to the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards in February.
