Zap2it Fall TV Preview 2007: Ones to Watch

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Zap2it Fall TV Preview 2007: Ones to Watch: Leighton Meester
Gossip Girl (The CW)

Theres something rather lonely and poignant about Leighton Meester that is nevertheless strong -- strong enough to play the jailbait temptation for our favorite Vicodin addict on House or the memorable victim of a poison-laced drink on 24. On The CWs Gossip Girl she once again uses her smoky, dark-eyed stare to advantage to play the jealous, petulant and incredibly vulnerable foil to Blake Livelys golden girl role. With Meesters glowing face and new brunette do, shes ready to play Blair Waldorf -- a villainess with a difference, a best friend who wont always be liked, but has moments of sympathy.

-- Hanh Nguyen

(Photo courtesy of The CW.)

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Leighton Meester

Leighton Meester
"Gossip Girl" (The CW)

There's something rather lonely and poignant about Leighton Meester that is nevertheless strong -- strong enough to play the jailbait temptation for our favorite Vicodin addict on "House" or the memorable victim of a poison-laced drink on "24." On The CW's "Gossip Girl" she once again uses her smoky, dark-eyed stare to advantage to play the jealous, petulant and incredibly vulnerable foil to Blake Lively's golden girl role. With Meester's glowing face and new brunette 'do, she's ready to play Blair Waldorf -- a villainess with a difference, a best friend who won't always be liked, but has moments of sympathy.

-- Hanh Nguyen