
Taylor Momsen Lehmann is an American singer, songwriter, model, and actress. She is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band The Pretty Reckless.
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Taylor Momsen is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and model, best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band The Pretty Reckless. She gained early fame as a child actress, notably portraying Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Jenny Humphrey in Gossip Girl.
Early Life
Taylor Michel Momsen was born on July 26, 1993, in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and then the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City.
Career
Momsen began her professional career at age three with a national commercial for Shake 'n Bake. Her film debut came in 1999 with The Prophet's Game. She achieved wider recognition for her role as Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). In 2007, she landed the role of Jenny Humphrey in the CW teen drama series Gossip Girl. Simultaneously, Momsen pursued her musical passion, forming The Pretty Reckless in 2009. The band has released several successful albums, including Light Me Up, Going to Hell, Who You Selling For, and Death by Rock and Roll.
Personal Life
Momsen has cited Kurt Cobain, Joan Jett, and Robert Plant as major musical influences.
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First name
Taylor
Middle name*
Momsen
Last name
Lehmann
Birthdate
July 27, 1983
Age 42
Birth location
St. Louis, MO, US
Heigth
1.68 meter
Years active
2012 - present
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