Taylor Momsen and Jim Carrey came together for the first time in 25 years at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, marking a memorable reunion that highlights their shared past in the beloved film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This Jim Carrey Taylor Momsen reunion offered a chance for reflection on their early careers and lasting impact on each other.
Taylor Momsen Reflects on Early Inspiration from Jim Carrey
As a child actor, Taylor Momsen admired Jim Carrey’s dedication to his craft while filming the holiday classic. She recalled how Carrey’s protective and kind nature made the experience meaningful beyond the screen. Momsen stated,
“I just love that he was very protective of me,”
adding,
“He was always very kind. And just the entire experience of filming ‘Grinch’ and getting to know him so well, even in all the makeup, was just wonderful.”
She emphasized the lasting effect of watching such an artist work seriously at a young age, saying,
“As a young person watching an artist at work and taking their craft so seriously, that left a really powerful, lasting impact on me as an adult now. And I’m excited to be able to tell him that as a grownup.”
The Reunion on the Red Carpet and Fond Memories
During their appearance together, Jim Carrey acknowledged the long gap since their last meeting:
“We haven’t seen each other since ‘The Grinch.’”
Momsen responded with equal amazement,
“Yeah, it’s been 25 years. This is insane.”
Momsen was only five years old when she portrayed Cindy-Lou Who, while Carrey played the iconic, grumpy Dr. Seuss character who despised Christmas in the 2000 film.
Taylor Momsen’s Career Beyond the Grinch
Besides her role in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Taylor Momsen gained wider recognition for playing Jenny Humphry on the television series Gossip Girl. She also appeared in films such as Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams, Underdog, and Paranoid Park. In 2010, she transitioned away from acting to devote herself fully to music as the lead singer of the rock band Pretty Reckless.
The Jim Carrey Taylor Momsen reunion provided an opportunity for both to revisit their shared beginnings and appreciate the influence they had on one another’s lives. For Momsen, especially, it was a moment of gratitude and reflection on the artist’s dedication she witnessed decades ago and continues to admire today.
Jim Carrey and Taylor Momsen reunite for the first time since filming The Grinch, 25 years ago. pic.twitter.com/8SsqGT55Np
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