Adam Brody and Leighton Meester are definitely one of our favorite celebrity couples, but they’re also some of our favorite celeb parents. The couple has two children together, and they keep their family life pretty private.
But while getting all dolled up during a video interview on February 27, Leighton Meester offered a rare update about their kids, including a glimpse into their work-life balance as a family of 4.
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While recording a Vogue Beauty Secrets video, Leighton Meester revealed that her kids are pretty used to traveling for her and Adam Brody's work.
“My kids, they get what we do," she says. "They come on location a lot." And while both Leighton and Adam have worked on some pretty big projects (and Leighton just joined Nobody Wants This season 2!), the Gossip Girl actress doesn't "think they're fazed at all."
"They get a lot of us off set and a lot of us not working, which has been always a really big benefit for both of us," she continues.
She also revealed to Brit + Co exclusively that Arlo is pretty helpful in the kitchen. “What I try to do is meal prep as much as I can. Sometimes that doesn't work out for me, but for my kids — I'll make things ahead of time," she says, adding that she's in “one of the luckiest positions that a mom could be.”
“When I was still nursing or my babies were still young, I had plenty of space and time to [be with my kids]," she continues. "And I know most women who are mothers don't have that opportunity at all.”
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When asked about his parenting style with Leighton Meester, Adam Brody told Today's Hoda & Jenna that he feels like their parenting is the "perfect" balance. "Of course, I’m going to feel like it’s the perfect balance of all of it," he says, adding that they're "very honest."
"We have some very truthful conversations, for better or worse. But other than that, I wouldn’t say overly strict," he continues. "There is a helicopter, you know, to keep them safe. I’m not overly strict but I see the sharp edges, literally...I want to keep those heads maintained."
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When it comes to spending time together during the holidays, Leighton also opened up to Brit + Co exclusively about their go-to activities in an interview for her 2023 rom-com EXmas.
"We do a lot of hanging out," Leighton says in our conversation. "It's infuriating to people who live in cold weather but we go to the beach or we go in our pool or jacuzzi. We have snacks by the jacuzzi — we call it jajuterie!" Can I get in on that?
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Adam Brody and Leighton Meester have two children, a daughter named Arlo, and a son whose name they haven't told us yet.
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Arlo is 9 years old and was born on August 4, 2015. Leighton Meester and Adam Brody's son was born in 2020 and is 4 years old.
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Leighton Meester was 27 years old when she had Arlo in 2015.
Check out Ryan Reynolds And Blake Lively Want Their Kids To Have “As Normal A Life As Possible” for the latest news on another Gossip Girl cast member's family.
When my daughter was born, my dad gifted her a set of Precious Moments Disney Princess figurines, each with a certificate of authenticity and a heartfelt message about granddaughters. It was a very sweet gift coming from a man who isn't super sentimental, but the figurines were so delicate. Once she hit the toddler stage and wanted to play with them, a few ended up damaged. Now, they sit on a shelf in her room, mostly unnoticed — and, as it turns out, she’s not much of a Disney fan anyway.
It’s a reminder that the things we hold onto or give as gifts don’t always end up being the treasures we imagine they will be. For me, the items with real meaning are the old photos of my grandmother, my dad’s mom, and a few pieces of artwork I grew up with. Those are the things I actually cherish.
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Dishes that you can't just toss in the dishwasher? Nope. These are likely to sit in some drawer, never to be used. Maybe your kids or grandkids will use a teacup as a jewelry holder or upcycle a few plates at places like Brooklyn Tea Cup, which will turn them into stacking trays. But the whole shebang should probably be donated to an antique shop or someone who really values this sort of collection.
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My friend Amy inherited a writing desk and together we hauled it up several flights of stairs in our first San Francisco apartment. I'm still traumatized by that event. This kind of furniture doesn't make sense for modern apartment or small space living.
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Beanie Babies, Precious Moments, any kind of decorative and not-at-all-useful collection is, well, not wanted (sorry!).
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Having to polish silver is a thing of the past, and not something anyone today will want to keep up with!
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Kids will love the memories, but they’d rather have a digital version. You can convert the photo collection to digital, and then just frame a few treasured shots.
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No one really has a separate “fancy” dining area anymore, and if they did, this set is not likely to make the cut. Unless your child or grandchild is a dedicated DIYer, old furniture like this is often just that — old, not treasured.
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With the ease and convenience of streaming, that vintage VCR or stereo system you're holding onto should head straight to the donation pile.
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Don't get me wrong, there is probably one piece in a collection worth handing down, but if it's lived on a tray collecting dust for 20 years, they’re probably not interested.
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Your kids might keep one sentimental ornament, but not your entire themed collection that will feel dated once they have their own home and tree.
Sorry, but we have Google and ChatGPT now. These bulky books are kitschy more than resourceful.
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The world was sad to say goodbye to Ted Lasso when season 3 ended in 2023. "This is the end of this story that we wanted to tell," Jason Sudeikis said in March 2023. "The fact that folks will want more and are curious beyond more than what they don’t even know yet—that being Season 3—it’s flattering."
Well, get ready to say hello because Apple TV+ announced on March 14 that Ted Lasso season 4 is coming to the streamer. Entertainment Weekly confirmed that the senior season will again see Jason Sudeikis as star and executive producer. Thank you Apple!
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Ted Lasso season 4 will see a continuation of all the goodness we got in season 3 Ted returned to Kansas, and his son. Rebecca finally reunited with the man she met in Amsterdam, and started to consider starting a Richmond women's team at the suggestion of Keeley, who's still torn between Jamie and Roy.
"As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to 'look before we leap,' in season 4, the folks at AFC Richmond learn to LEAP BEFORE THEY LOOK, discovering that wherever they land, it’s exactly where they’re meant to be," Jason Sudeikis said in a statement.
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We don't have a full Ted Lasso season 4 cast yet, but we do know Jason Sudeikis will return as Ted. I'm hoping the full cast will include:
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We don't have an official Ted Lasso season 4 release date yet, but considering season 2 was announced in 2020 and premiered in 2021 (the delay during season 3 was reportedly due to script rewrites). So there's a good chance we could see new episodes in 2026.
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Okay so we don't actually know who Keeley chooses yet because the end of season 3 left it unanswered (even though actress Juno Temple told EW she thinks "ultimately, she ends up with Roy"). Hopefully we'll figure out who's endgame in season 4!
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As we get closer to the Severance season 2 finale, I'm already feeling sad about saying goodbye to all my favorite characters. But thankfully we NEVER have to say goodbye to our favorite actors because there are so many movies and TV shows where we can watch Adam Scott, Britt Lower, and the rest of the Severance cast.
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You'll probably recognize Adam Scott as Ben Wyatt on Parks and Recreation, but you can also see him as Ben Parker in Madame Web, Max on Ghosted, Ed on Big Little Lies, and Henry on Party Down.
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Severance fans can also see Britt Lower as Liz in Man Seeking Woman, Miriam in Darkest Miriam, Fay in American Horror Stories, Lisa in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Jeri in Future Man, and Claire in Ghosted.
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Patricia Arquette has been in some amazing movies and TV shows, although I was first introduced to her when she played Kissin' Kate Barlow in Holes. You can also see her play a few characters in Medium, Olivia in Boyhood, Sally in Boardwalk Empire, and DeeDee Blanchard in The Act.
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Severance's Tramell Tillman also stars as Coach Reese in Sweethearts, Double-Tap in Hit-Monkey, Bobby Robinson in Godfather of Harlem, Steven in Dietland, and Detective Ocasio in Elementary, as well as a couple roles in Play on Podcasts.
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My favorite Severance character is Dylan because of how much energy and emotion Zach Cherry brings to the screen. You can see also Zach as Woody Thomas in Fallout, Wolf in Duncanville, a few roles in Our Cartoon President, and as a very-passionate Klev in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
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You can see Jen Tullock as Anita St. Pierre in Perry Mason, Iwona in The Coop, Wendy in Spirited, and Kimmy in The L Word: Generation Q.
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In addition to Severance, you can see Michael Chernus as Theodore Bickel in A Complete Unknown, Eric in Carol & The End of the World, Tom in Dead Ringers, Jerry in Prodigal Son, and in The Accidental Wolf.
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Dichen Lachman is breaking all our hearts in this Apple TV show, and she's just as powerful as Soyona in Jurassic World: Dominion, Korina in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Jiaying in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Anya in The 100, and a few characters in Dollhouse.
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John Turturro stars as Eric in Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Carmine in The Batman, the goat in Green Eggs and Ham, and Guglielmo da Baskerville in The Name of the Rose.
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Christopher Walken is THAT guy, and Severance fans can see him in The Outlaws, as the Emperor in Dune 2, Warren Sharp in Eddie the Eagle, Wilbur Turnblad in Hairspray, Frank in Catch Me if You Can, and Max in Batman Returns.
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In addition to Severance season 2, you can see Sarah Bock as Bora in Bebefinn. I can't wait to see what else she does!
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