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Taylor Momsen
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Taylor Momsen

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Also known as Taylor Michel Momsen

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. Momsen has been the frontwoman of the American rock band The Pretty Reckless since their inception in 2009.

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Taylor Momsen is an American musician, singer, model, and actor born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 26, 1993. She is a member of the band The Pretty Reckless, where she plays guitar and provides mezzo-soprano vocals. Her musical genres include alternative rock, hard rock, and punk rock, and she is signed to Interscope Records. Her work location is New York City, and she composes music in English.

Momsen began her work period in 1997. Her notable works include the television series Gossip Girl and the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. She is a native English speaker and writes in English. Broadcast Music, Inc. serves as her copyright representative.

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St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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).…

Known for

  • The 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — Self - Performer2025
  • A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys — Self2023
  • Long Live Rock... Celebrate the Chaos — Self2021
  • The Pretty Reckless - Live at the Los Angeles's iHeartRadio Theater 2016 — Self2018
  • Double Dutchess: Seeing Double2017
  • The Pretty Reckless - Live in Las Vegas 2015 — Self2017
  • The Pretty Reckless - Rock in Rio (USA) 2015 — Herself2015
  • The Pretty Reckless - Live at Download Festival 2011 — Self2011
  • Elle Style Awards Turkiye — Self - Winner2010
  • BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge — Self2010

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Type
Person
Gender
Female
Country
United States
Active from
1993

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Michel
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
St. Louis
Occupation
actor
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Notable work
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 film)
Field of work
music composing
Genre
punk rock
Instrument
voice
Record label
Interscope Records
Official website
goingtohell.xxx
Image
The Pretty Reckless Rockfest 2017 2.jpg
Work location
New York City
Voice type
mezzo-soprano
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Commons category
Taylor Momsen
date of birth
1993-07-26
member of
The Pretty Reckless
birth name
Taylor Michel Momsen
start of work period
1997-00-00
name in native language
Taylor Momsen
copyright representative
Broadcast Music, Inc.
social media followers
858089
writing language
English language
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Encyclopedic overview

Taylor Michel Momsen (born July 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, model, and former actress. Momsen is best known as the lead vocalist of the American rock band The Pretty Reckless. The band formed in 2009. Prior to her music career, she started off as a child actress. She debuted as Cindy Lou Who in the film How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). Some of her other roles include, 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).

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