Atlanta, GA 12/20/2010 11:44:36 PM
Leighton Meester will never turn to drugs because she has love in her life.
The 24-year-old actress – who plays a beauty queen-turned-musician
alongside a recovering addict singer portrayed by Gwyneth Paltrow in
‘Country Strong’ – believes the support of her family and her strong
commitment to her career will help her stay on the right path.
She explained: “I think the main problem with somebody who would have
so many issues is that they don’t have love in their life, and I feel
like working to me is important. I want to make my family proud and I
love my family. That’s what gives me the strength to do it.
“I think that part of not having love, you kind of fulfil that with
drugs or alcohol or any kind of addictive or abusive substance or
relationship, and it will ruin you. I guess that the lesson is just
‘Don’t do drugs, just say no.’ ”
Leighton – who is best known for portraying Blair Waldorf in US TV
drama series 'Gossip Girl' - would love to have someone to share her
days with and doesn’t think she would ever have to sacrifice her career
for the sake of her personal life.
She added to website JustJared.com: “In my eyes I don’t think you need
to choose between love and success. I haven’t had to question that.
I’ve just been working and not bothering with wondering if I need to
choose. I love love and I think eventually I would like to have some, I
welcome it.”
