Adam Brody divulges regret from Leighton Meester proposal more than a decade after popping question

See more of our coverage in your search results. Adam Brody candidly shared that he still beats himself up over the way he proposed to his wife, Leighton Meester, more than a decade later. The “O.C.” alum recalled popping the question in 2013 while discussing engagements on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast with his “Nobody Wants This” co-stars on Monday. “I’ll spare the details,” he said. “However, rest assured, it was not as romantic as it should have been.” Adam Brody admitted he regrets the way he proposed to his wife, Leighton Meester, during an interview on Monday’s episode of Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast. (Seen here: The couple in April.) NHLI via Getty Images The actor, who was joined by his “Nobody Wants This” co-stars during the chat, said he’d “spare” everyone the details of the 2013 proposal. (Seen here: Brody at a “Nobody Wants This” party on Oct. 14.) Getty Images for Netflix “The only thing romantic about it was the speed,” Brody, 46, explained, referring to how he asked the “Gossip Girl” alum to marry him after less than a year of dating. “I proposed pretty quickly into our relationship. We got married fast, but other than that, it was very pedestrian,” he admitted. The actor played coy about the details, as Shepard, 51, jokingly asked if he proposed at a Taco Bell. “However, rest assured, it was not as romantic as it should have been,” he said. (Seen here: Brody and Meester.) Penske Media via Getty Images Brody (seen here with Meester in 2017) stated that the only “romantic” thing about his proposal was the speed of it. Penske Media via Getty Images “At the time, you’re like, whatever, but you’re going to tell that story the rest of your life,” Brody continued. “So my advice: Do it, not even just for the moment, but for the story that you’re going to tell forever.” The “Ready or Not” star admitted that he does “kick” himself “a little,” saying Meester “deserved a little more.” Brody and the actress met on the set of the 2011 Julian Farino-directed film “The Oranges” and started dating in 2013. “At the time, you’re like, whatever, but you’re going to tell that story the rest of your life,” Brody (seen here with Meester on “Single Parents”) said. ABC via Getty Images Brody popped the question in December 2013, months after he and Meester started dating earlier that year. (Seen above: Meester and Brody in 2014.) Dimitrios Kambouris Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! They quickly got engaged in November 2013 and secretly tied the knot in February 2014, making their first appearance as husband and wife at the 2014 Tonys that June. The couple later welcomed their daughter, Arlo, in 2015 and a son, whose name hasn’t been revealed, in 2020. Over the years, Brody and Meester have gushed about each other, with the “Jennifer’s Body” star giving his wife a special shout-out when he won a 2025 Critics Choice Award for his role in “Nobody Wants This.” The duo (seen above in 2025) tied the knot in February 2014. itsmeleighton/Instagram Brody and Meester (pictured above in 2012) have since welcomed two children — daughter Arlo in 2015 and a son whose name has yet to be revealed in 2020. Getty Images “Thank you for sharing this life with me and this journey with me,” he told Meester. “Thank you for our family. I love you with all my heart.” The “Good Girls Go Bad” singer, meanwhile, shared that the secret to their long-lasting relationship was “really” liking each other while speaking to People in January. “It’s so funny, because the other night somebody asked me that, and I was like, ‘I wish I had the answer,’ [but] I think just liking each other, and getting along is a big part of it,” she said. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!