Prison-baby Leighton Meester doesn't regret her upbringing. The 22-year-old actress, who was born while her mother served 16 months in the clink on drug-related charges, tells Us Weekly of her background, "It makes me very nonjudgmental and open-minded. And I think it just makes me appreciate the things that I have now."

... Like a strong relationship with her mom (who's been on the right side of the law ever since) and, of course, a role on a hit TV show that earns her praise from her peers.

"90210" actress Shenae Grimes tells "Extra," "Oh my god, Leighton -- I love her. She rocks that show." Shenae, who adds that she's "shaking off" allegations that she's too thin, says she'd even love to do a crossover episode with "Gossip Girl." "We have been talking about that since day one," she

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