Known for movies

Short Info

Net Worth$2.5 million
Date Of BirthJuly 26, 1993
FactRanked #91 on Maxim's "Hot 100" of 2014 list.


Taylor Momsen is an American actress, model, and musician. She is known for her role as Cindy Lou Who in the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas and as Jenny Humphrey on the CW television series Gossip Girl (2007–2012). Momsen has also appeared in the films We Were Soldiers (2002) and Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002).

Momsen was born on July 26, 1993, in St. Louis, Missouri, to parents Michael and Colette Momsen. She has two sisters, Sloane and Starlie. Momsen was raised Catholic and attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in St. Louis. She later attended Herbert Hoover Middle School in Potomac, Maryland.

Momsen began her acting career at the age of three, appearing in a national commercial for Shake ‘N Bake. She made her film debut in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), playing Cindy Lou Who. Momsen also appeared in the films We Were Soldiers (2002) and Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002).

In 2007, Momsen was cast as Jenny Humphrey in the CW television series Gossip Girl. She appeared in the show’s first two seasons, but left the series in 2009 to focus on her music career.

Momsen formed the rock band The Pretty Reckless in 2009. The band has released three studio albums: Light Me Up (2010), Going to Hell (2014), and Who You Selling For (2016).

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Momsen has a net worth of $5 million. She earned $45,000 per episode of Gossip Girl.

General Info

Full NameTaylor Momsen
Net Worth$2.5 million
Date Of BirthJuly 26, 1993
Height1.73 m
ProfessionSinger-songwriter, Guitarist, Actor, Model, Composer
EducationProfessional Performing Arts School, Herbert Hoover Middle School
NationalityAmerican

Family

ParentsColette Momsen, Michael Momsen
SiblingsSloane Momsen, Joshua Momsen

Accomplishments

AwardsKerrang! Hottest Female Award
Music GroupsThe Pretty Reckless
NominationsTeen Choice Award for Choice TV: Breakout Star Female
MoviesThe Prophet's Game, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, We Were Soldiers, Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams, Hansel and Gretel, Saving Shiloh, Paranoid Park, Underdog, Spy School, Professor Marston & The Wonder Women
TV ShowsGossip Girl, Misconceptions

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Facts

#Fact
1Her mother is of entirely German descent. Her family were ethnic Germans who lived in the then-Russian Empire (including Odessa).
2Ranked #91 on Maxim's "Hot 100" of 2014 list.
3Told Teen Vogue she would like to major in Language Arts.
4Is good friends with former Gossip Girl (2007) co-star Connor Paolo. Both officially quit the show in its 5th season run. Taylor wanted to focus on her music, and Connor got a role in the ABC drama Revenge (2011). Connor has also made a cameo in her band's music video 'My Medicine'.
5Robert Plant, John Lennon and Kurt Cobain are her idols.
6Her favorite bands are The Beatles, Oasis, Led Zeppelin, Audioslave, Soundgarden and Nirvana.
7She has a band named The Pretty Reckless and signed with Interscope Records.
8Signed to IMG Models in 2008 at the age of 14.
9Parents: Michael and Colette.
10Her younger sister, Sloane Momsen (b.1996), is a former actress.
11Began her career at the age of three, appearing in a "Shake N' Bake" commercial.
12Before she auditioned for How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), she had never read the book or seen the cartoon.

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Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Gossip Girl2007-2012TV SeriesJenny Humphrey
Spy School2008Madison Kramer
Underdog2007Molly
Paranoid Park2007Jennifer
Saving Shiloh2006Samantha Wallace
Misconceptions2006TV SeriesHopper Watson
Hansel & Gretel2002Gretel
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams2002President's Daughter
We Were Soldiers2002Daughter Julie Moore
How the Grinch Stole Christmas2000Cindy Lou Who
The Prophet's Game2000Honey Bee Swan
Early Edition1998TV SeriesAllie
Cosby1997TV Series

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Gossip Girl2010-2012TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Late Show with David Letterman2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Kick-Ass2010"Make Me Wanna Die"
How the Grinch Stole Christmas2000performer: "Welcome Christmas", "Christmas, Why Can't I Find You?"

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Pretty Reckless: My Medicine2012Video short producer - uncredited
The Pretty Reckless: You2012Video short producer

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Pretty Reckless: My Medicine2012Video short uncredited

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Pretty Reckless: Make Me Wanna Die2010Video short

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Le grand journal de Canal+2010-2014TV Series documentaryHerself
The Pretty Reckless: Going to Hell2013Video shortHerself
Big Morning Buzz Live2012TV SeriesHerself
Golden Gods Awards2012TV SpecialHerself
The Pretty Reckless: My Medicine2012Video shortHerself (uncredited)
The Pretty Reckless: You2012Video shortHerself (uncredited)
Chelsea Lately2011TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards 20112011TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
BRAVO: Best of 20102010TV MovieHerself
The Pretty Reckless: Just Tonight2010Video shortHerself (uncredited)
The Pretty Reckless: Make Me Wanna Die2010Video shortHerself (uncredited)
Breakfast2010TV SeriesHerself
The 2009 Whitney Museum Gala2009TV MovieHerself
Fifth Avenue Meets Gossip Girl2009Video shortHerself
Gossip Girl: Faces Behind the Design2009Video shortHerself
Stylish Confessions: The Fashion of 'Gossip Girl'2009Video shortHerself
New Now Next Awards2009TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
The Heyman Hustle2009TV SeriesHerself
Gossip Girl Couture2008Video shortHerself
The Beginning, XOXO2008Video shortHerself
Gossip Girl Revealed2008TV MovieHerself
Entertainment Tonight2007TV SeriesHerself
Best Ever Christmas Films2005TV Movie documentaryHerself
The Rosie O'Donnell Show2000TV SeriesHerself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2000TV SeriesHerself
2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards2000TV Special documentaryHerself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Gossip Girl: XO XO2012TV Movie documentaryJenny Humphrey

Awards

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2009Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young ActressGossip Girl (2007)
2008Teen Choice AwardTeen Choice AwardsChoice TV Breakout Star FemaleGossip Girl (2007)
2008Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young ActressUnderdog (2007)
2001Saturn AwardAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USABest Performance by a Younger ActorHow the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
2001Blockbuster Entertainment AwardBlockbuster Entertainment AwardsFavorite Female - NewcomerHow the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
2001Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actress Age Ten or UnderHow the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
2000Stinker AwardThe Stinkers Bad Movie AwardsWorst Supporting ActressHow the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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