We've been fans of 'Gossip Girl' for years and today, we're even bigger fans of one of the lead actresses of the show: Leighton Meester.
Over the weekend, the star was spotted in an itty bitty bikini while vacationing with new boyfriend, Aaron Himelstein, in Rio de Janeiro.
What makes the below photo so awesome (and different from other "celebs in bikinis" pics) is how confident Meester is in her body. Instead of fretting about the skin she's showing -- or whether or not she's "giving the camera the right angle" -- she's laughing and having a great time.
And then there are her curves -- the girl has them, and owns 'em. For that, we're giving her mad bathing suit props!
Check out some other pics of celeb bikini bodies which were recently snapped on sunny, sandy beaches. And check out some of Meester's other stylings below.
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How fun.
There is another article here where people are complaining the woman is “too Skinny” and now here people complaining this young lady is too big.
Ah well, guess that’s why there is more than one.
No clue about Gossip Girls but she is very pretty wears the bikini quite well.
CSKAP: How fun. There is another article here where people are
There will be all kinds of negative comments about this young woman because she isn't 'skinny enough'. But, the same commenters will be the first to complain when a very thin girl is pictured. Ms Meester, my advice is enjoy life. You are young, working as an actress and earning a living. That isn't too bad in this day-and-age.
whinenot: There will be all kinds of negative comments about this
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The Huffington Post Canada | By Sarah Kelsey Posted: 04/16/2012 1:00 pm Updated: 09/06/2012 4:34 pm