Update, 9/25: People reports Leighton Meester and Adam Brody welcomed a daughter, Arlo Day Brody, on August 4. This news contradicts earlier reports that Meester gave birth last week. 

Update, 9/24: Leighton Meester and Adam Brody welcomed their first child last week, a source tells Us Weekly. No word yet on the sex of the baby or the name. Congratulations to the new family! 

Update, 5/19: Leighton Meester and her baby bump are spotted for the first time, when the mom-to-be joined her husband for lunch in LA.

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Original Post, 5/18: Congratulations are in order for Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, who are expecting their first child, E! confirms. The couple married last February in a secret ceremony in Northern California. Meester recently discussed the possibility of children in an interview with Nylon: Most people I know are starting to get married," she said. "It'll be kids next. I like the grown-up stuff."

Julie Kosin is the senior culture editor of ELLE.com, where she oversees all things movies, TV, books, music, and art, from trawling Netflix for a worthy binge to endorsing your next book club pick. She's the former director of audience strategy and entertainment at HarpersBAZAAR.com. When not glued to her laptop, she can be found taking pictures of her dog or haunting used bookstores.

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