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Leighton Meester Sues Her Mom

'Gossip Girl' actress says mom spent money for bro on plastic surgery

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 25, 2011 4:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – Now that's harsh. Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester is suing her own mom. Meester, who plays snarky Blair, says she gave her mom money for medicine and treatments for little brother Lex, who suffers from major medical issues, reports TMZ. But her mother used it instead for plastic surgery, Botox, and hair extensions, the suit claims. Seems like there might have been plenty to go around: Meester was sending $7,500 a month. But her mom says her daughter agreed to pay her $10,000 a month for life—which Meester denies. Check out other celebs with parent trouble.

Leighton Meester arrives at the MTV Movie Awards last month. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Leighton Meester attends the Jill Stuart 2008 spring/summer collection during New York Fashion Week, Monday, Sept. 10, 2007. (AP Photo/Stuart Ramson)

Actress Leighton Meester attends the Art Of Elysium 'Heaven' Gala 2011 at The California Science Center Exposition Park on January 15, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)

Actress Leighton Meester arrives at the screening of Screen Gems' 'Country Strong' at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on December 14, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (Getty Images)

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