Taylor Momsen

Taylor Momsen
Momsen performing with the Pretty Reckless in 2024
Born
Taylor Michel Momsen

(1993-07-26) July 26, 1993 (age 31)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • model
  • actress
Years active
  • 1998–2012 (actress)
  • 2009–present (musician)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
Member ofThe Pretty Reckless

Taylor Michel Momsen[1] (born July 26, 1993)[2] is an American singer, songwriter, musician, 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) and Jenny Humphrey on The CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl (2007–2012).[3] Momsen has been the frontwoman of the American rock band the Pretty Reckless since their inception in 2009.

  1. ^ "Taylor Momsen Biography". TV Guide. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2010.
  2. ^ Momsen, Taylor [@taylormomsen] (July 26, 2020). "Overwhelmed by all the #birthday wishes!!! So much thanks and love to everyone 🙏🙏🙏 ❤️❤️❤️ #27" – via Instagram.
  3. ^ Aleksander, Irina (September 18, 2008). "Taylor Momsen: Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman". The New York Observer. Archived from the original on September 21, 2008. Retrieved January 14, 2018.