Adam Brody's emotional Critics' Choice tribute to wife Leighton Meester touches fans Adam Brody left fans emotional with a touching tribute to his wife Leighton Meester at Friday (February 7) night's Critics' Choice Awards.
The star, best known for playing Seth Cohen in the iconic drama series The O.C., won Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in the popular Netflix rom-com Nobody Wants This, where he shared the screen with Kristen Bell.
This marked Adam Brody's first Critics' Choice Award, beating Steve Martin and Martin Short from Only Murders In The Building for the prestigious comedy award.
The actor, who has been in a relationship with Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester since 2013, revealed that their paths first crossed back in 2007 during her Gossip Girl days.
Upon hearing his name announced as the winner, Brody passionately kissed Meester, 38, before heading to the stage to deliver a heartfelt speech about his love for her and their family.