From prison birth to Hollywood fame

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Instead of chasing fleeting fame through flashy brand deals or trendy collaborations, she took a step back. In 2014, she released Heartstrings, an album that better reflected her artistic identity.

The ugly lawsuit
Meester maintains a loyal fanbase on streaming platforms, with standout tracks like Give In to Me surpassing 34 million plays and over 176,000 monthly listeners.

Away from the public eye, her personal life has seen its share of challenges, especially regarding her relationship with her mother.

In 2011, she filed a lawsuit claiming that the $7,500 she had been sending each month to support her younger brother, a cancer survivor who had undergone brain surgery, was being spent by her mother on cosmetic procedures, including Botox, hair extensions, and plastic surgery.

“Her only concern has always been taking care of her brother,” a source close to the star explained.

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Her mother countersued, alleging breach of contract and claiming she had sacrificed everything to support her daughter’s acting dreams, even accusing her of physical assault, claims the actress denied.

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