LEIGHTON'S SEX TAPE SCANDAL

Posted Jun 25 2009 @ 06:38 PM

Who doesn't have a sex tape these days?? Despite being in the middle of an embarrassing online sex tape scandal, "Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester was nothing but smiles as she left her Manhattan hotel earlier today, June 25, and headed into an awaiting car. Waving to the paparazzi and working her lace-up Christian Louboutin stilettos, Meester seemed to be in the highest of spirits - but what do you think, is it all just for show for the cameras? For her outfit, LM chose a flouncy patterned frock from the Thakoon Resort 2009 collection (if you are inspired by the pattern or silhouette of Leighton's dress, check out Cake Couture's Ikat Tie Dress or Plenty by Tracy Reese's Pintucked Chemise Dress in Plum Rose or their Ruffled Shift Dress in Gumdrop Stripes) with no jewelry and a supple white leather tote (take a look at Linea Pelle Collection's Alyssa Tote in White Cloud). What do you think, readers - are you into Leighton's look here? While Leighton is definitely not alone in the celebrity sex-tape universe, I can imagine how embarrassing it must be for her to be wrapped up in all of this. So far, only a few stills from the sex tape have leaked online, but sources say that a bidding war has started for rights to the tape, and numerous online sites are offering upwards of one million dollars for the racy footage. Jim McBride, the owner of MrSkin.com, has decided to pass on purchasing the tape, saying, "It was definitely a legitimate offer and it was from a professional who has done this before. But we passed, it’s not our thing. I celebrate nudity in movies and TV, but always with respect for the actresses who choose to bare their bodies on-screen. Homemade sex tapes fall beyond that scope. When Leighton Meester is ready to do a proper movie or TV nude scene — on her own terms — Mr. Skin will review it, report on it, and celebrate Leighton in the fashion that has made our site famous. Until then, out of respect for her talent and beauty we want nothing to do with the tape." How very admirable of Mr. McBride! Another "sex tape broking expert" Kevin Blatt (side note: how do you get to be a sex tape broking expert???) says of the tape, "It’s very playful actually. It’s not shot in high definition and looks like it has been shot using a video camera while they are both fooling around." Thoughts, readers?

Leighton Meester seen in New York, NY on Jun 25 2009.