Taylor Momsen is an American actress, model and musician who is best known for her role as Jenny Humphrey on the CW series Gossip Girl. She made her movie debut in the 1999 film, The Prophet's Game. Her breakthrough came one year later when she landed the lead role as Cindy Lou Who in the movie adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0597410/
In January 2009, a video of Momsen performing miraculous jumps, flips and climbing stunts to escape paparazzi appeared on YouTube. Internet rumors speculate that the clip may be part of a marketing campaign for the athletic outfitter Nike.Newsday: Gossip Girl Momsen in Nike Commercial? (January 13, 2009)
Taylor Momsen Flashes
On October 23, 2010, People Magazine reported that Taylor Momsen flashed the audience while performing at a concert with her band Pretty Reckless. Momsen, 17, was rubbing herself while singing, then pulled down her ripped shirt to reveal black tape in the form of an "X" covering most of her breasts.http://www.indyposted.com/119526/gossip-girl-actress-taylor-momsen-flashes-crowd-at-concert-in-ny/
Early Life and Career
Momsen was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and as a child she attended Our Lady of Lourdes School. Her acting career began at the age of three with a national commercial for Shake 'N Bake before being cast in The Prophet's Game in 1999. A year later she played the role of Cindy Lou in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. In 2002 she was cast in the motion picture Hansel & Gretel.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0597410/
Filmography
- 1999: The Prophet's Game
- 2000: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- 2002: We Were Soldiers
- 2002: Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams
- 2002: Hansel & Gretel
- 2006: Saving Shiloh
- 2007: Paranoid Park
- 2007-2008: Gossip Girlhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0597410/
Taylor Momsen Escapes Paparazzi
Taylor is hounded by photographers as she leaves a gym wearing a Nike top. She is followed down the stairs as the cameras continue to roll. In the parking lot she makes a run and jumps up to the top of the parking lot where her car is parked. She drives her car back down and gives a smile to the photographers before saying "Bye guys".
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Fast Facts
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Full Name
Taylor Michel Momsen
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Born
July 26, 1993
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Attends the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City
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Older sister of actress Sloane Momsen
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Portrays Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl
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Models for IMG
