Arlo Day Brody

Verified by our team

Arlo Day Brody is a celebrity child best known as the first child of the famous Gossip Girl actress Leighton Meester and her celebrity husband and fellow actor Adam Brody. The little girl already has legions of fans who adore her.

Being the daughter of one of the most beloved actresses and a famed actor, many individuals are eager to know more about the life of Arlo. Although she leads a very private life as a celebrity child, she already has her share of fans.

Early Life of Arlo Day Brody

Arlo Day Brody was born on August 4, 2015, as the eldest child of Leighton Meester and Adam Brody. She was born in Whittier, California. New mom, Leighton, was twenty-nine when she had her first baby.

Arlo Day Brody with her mother, Leighton Meester.
Arlo Day Brody with her mother, Leighton Meester. Source: Twitter

Arlo's birth was quite a secret. While details were leaked, the representatives of both her parents did not confirm or announce the news. At the time, the couple was very private with their personal details. Luckily, they are a bit open about their lives currently.

Arlo Day Brody Has  A Little Brother

Arlo Day Brody's parents, Leighton Meester and Ada Brody welcomed their second child in 2020. This time it was a little boy and a happy quarantine baby.

The siblings apparently get along great. Arlo is a happy older sister and adores her lil bro.

The Family Has Dogs

Arlo Day is one of the fortunate children who grew up with pets. Her family has had dogs since before she was born.

A picture of one of Arlo Day Brody's family dogs.
A picture of one of Arlo Day Brody's family dogs. Source: Instagram

Arlo's parents have at least two dogs. Her mother, Leighton, shares pics of their pets on her Instagram.

How Did Arlo Day Brody's Parents' Meet? A Look At Their Marriage

Arlo Day Brody's parents, Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, first met in 2010 filming The Oranges. They started dating later and quickly got engaged in 2013.

The happy couple tied the knot on February 15, 2014. It was a private ceremony as they valued their privacy.

A picture of Arlo Day Brody's Parents, Leighton Meester and Adam Brody.
A picture of Arlo Day Brody's Parents, Leighton Meester, and Adam Brody. Source: Instagram

Arlo's parents are still together to date and have collaborated on multiple personal and professional projects. They even bought houses together.

Did You Know Arlo Day Brody's Parents Had A History Of Dating Their Co-stars?

Well, it is well-known that both Leighton Meester and Adam Brody met when they were co-stars. But they also had past romantic entanglements with their other fellow co-stars.

Arlo Day Brody and her father were photographed together.
Arlo Day Brody and her father were photographed together. Source: Instagram

Leighton Meester is known to have dated famous actor Sebastian Stan. The pair met on the sets of Gossip Girl. Also, Meester dated her Country Strong co-star Garrett Hedlund in 2011.

On the other hand, Adam Brody is well-known to have dated his co-star from the show The O.C., Rachel Bilson. She was his on-screen love interest.

How Rich Are Arlo Day Brody's Parents?

Arlo Day Brody's mother, Leighton Meester, owns an estimated net worth of around $16 million, similar to celebrity daughter Matilda Ledger. Her earnings are due to her long fame and her decades of acting. 

On the other hand, Adam Brody is also quite successful and is estimated to be worth about $15 million. He also has a lot of fame as an actor.

The couple even bought a $6.5 million home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles in 2019 before welcoming their second baby.

A Quick Tour Of Arlo Day Brody Mother's Life

Leighton Meester holds many talents and is known as an American actress, singer, and model. Her most famous role is Blair Waldorf on the CW teen series Gossip Girl where Blake Lively also starred. The talented actress, Leighton, was born on April 9, 1986, in Texas.

Meester is the daughter of Douglas Jay Meester and Constance Lynn. She has two brothers from her parents, Douglas and Alexander. Sadly, her little brother, Alexander, has multiple health problems.

Arlo Day Brody's famous mother, Leighton Meester.
Arlo Day Brody's famous mother, Leighton Meester. Source: Facebook

Meester began her career at a young age, modeling when she was just eleven. She landed her first television gig in Law and Order in 1999.

Career Highlights

As mentioned above, Leighton Meester has pursued acting, modeling, and music. However, she is best remembered for the style and talent she showed in her Gossip Girl series. Blair Waldorf was one of the main characters in the show. Also, she played one of the main points of the drama.

Since then, Meester has starred in many movies and Tv series. She and her husband, Adam Brody, also co-starred in the TV series Single Parents.

About Her Legal Issues

Sadly, Arlo's mother, Meester, was involved in a legal dispute for money with her mother, Constance. The incident was back in July 2011. 

Arlo Day Brody's mother, Leighton Meester, photographed at Disney Land.
Arlo Day Brody's mother, Leighton Meester, photographed at Disney Land. Source: Instagram

Meester sued her mother, alleging that the money she sent for her brother's support was being used by Constance for cosmetic procedures instead. Her brother Alexander has serious health issues. Mother Constance countersued, accusing Meester of breach of contract and false CPS reports. 

The judge dismissed Constance's claims, and Meester won the lawsuit in June 2012. The charges were pretty strange as Constance asked for $120,000 a year from her daughter on top of her son's expenses and tuition for her 'sacrifice.' Constance later dropped her $3 million claim for damages. 

About Arlo Day Brody's Famous Father

Adam Brody is an American actor and musician. Arlo Day Brody's father, Adam, was born in San Diego, California, on December 15, 1979. He grew up surfing and had a happy upbringing. He was raised Jewish.

Arlo Day Brody with her actor father, Adam Brody.
Arlo Day Brody with her actor father, Adam Brody. Source: Facebook

Brody gained popularity for his role as Seth Cohen on the television series The O.C.," which aired from 2003 to 2007. Here is a list of his further projects which have made him famous:

MoviesYearTV SeriesYear(s) Active
American Pie 22001The O.C.2003-2007
Mr. & Mrs. Smith2005House of Lies2012-2013
Thank You for Smoking2005StartUp2016-2018
Jennifer's Body2009Curfew2019
Cop Out2010Billy & Billie2015
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World2012Single Parents2018-2020
Lovelace2013Fleishman Is in Trouble2022
Life Partners2014Gilmore Girls2003
Sleeping with Other People2015  
CHiPs2017  
Shazam!2019  

Social Media

Both of Arlo Day Brody's parents are available on social media. Her mom, Leighton Meester, is present on Instagram, with 6 Million followers under the handle @itsmeleighton. On the other hand, her Twitter account, @itsmeleighton has over 1.5 Million followers.

Arlo's dad, Adam Brody, only seems to have a Twitter account, @Handlebrody, with over 28K followers. However, Brody's account is an unverified one.

For more interesting articles, visit our site, Married Celeb.

More Biography