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Taylor Momsen

Acting · Born 1993-07-26 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Biography

Taylor Michel Momsen is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, model, and former actress. Prior to her retirement from acting, she portrayed the character of Cindy Lou Who in the film How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Alexandra Anami in Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002), Molly in Underdog (2007), and Jenny Humphrey on The CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl (2007–2010; 2012). Momsen has been the frontwoman of the American rock band The Pretty Reckless since their inception in 2009.

Known for

Filmography

2025The 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeSelf - Performer
2023A Grammy Salute to The Beach BoysSelf
2021Long Live Rock... Celebrate the ChaosSelf
2018The Pretty Reckless - Live at the Los Angeles's iHeartRadio Theater 2016Self
2017Double Dutchess: Seeing Double
2017The Pretty Reckless - Live in Las Vegas 2015Self
2015The Pretty Reckless - Rock in Rio (USA) 2015Herself
2011The Pretty Reckless - Live at Download Festival 2011Self
2010Elle Style Awards TurkiyeSelf - Winner
2010ConanSelf - Musical Guest
2010BBC Radio 1's Live LoungeSelf
2008That Metal ShowHerself
2008Making Paranoid Park
2008Spy SchoolMadison Kramer
2007Gossip GirlJenny Humphrey
2007UnderdogMolly
2007Paranoid ParkJennifer
2006Saving ShilohSamantha Wallace
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Musical Guest
2002Hansel & GretelGretel
2002Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost DreamsPresident's Daughter
2002We Were SoldiersDaughter Julie Moore
2000How the Grinch Stole ChristmasCindy Lou Who
2000The Prophet's GameHoney Bee Swan
1996Early EditionAllie (uncredited)
—The Making of Paranoid ParkHerself

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