Taylor Michel Momsen (born July 26, 1993) is an American child actress and model. She portrays the character Jenny Humphrey on the The CW television series Gossip Girl. Momsen was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Collette and Michael Momsen and lives in Potomac, Maryland. Her younger sister Sloane Momsen is also an actress. She began acting professionally at age 3, with a national commercial for Shake 'N' Bake. Then she got a role in The Prophet's Game. In 2000 Taylor got the role of Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Two years later she got parts in two more motion pictures: Hansel & Gretel, in which she played Gretel, and Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams, in which she played Alexandra, the President's daughter. Taylor's career came to a halt for over three years until she got the lead role in the never-aired The WB series Misconceptions. In 2002, Momsen recorded "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" & "One Small Voice" featuring Myra & Camille Winbush for School's Out! Christmas. Momsen appeared in the 2006 film Saving Shiloh and as Molly in the 2007 Walt Disney Pictures film Underdog. She currently plays the character of Jenny Humphrey in the CW television series Gossip Girl, which is based on the book series by Cecily von Ziegesar. In June 2008, at the age of 14, Momsen signed to IMG Models.
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Taylor Momsen seen on Aug 17 2009 in Brooklyn, NY. Taylor Momsen AKA Little J was spotted heading onto the "Gossip Girl" set (escorted by a burly bodyguard, natch) earlier today, August 17, in Brooklyn, looking a bit listless as she flashed a subtle (or maybe not-so-subtle?) message for the paparazzi in the photo on the left. Do you see what I see? For her outfit, the "GG" costumers put together a purple look for Little J, starting with a flowy violet frock (check out Single Dress' Long Sleeve Tie Neck Tunic Dress in Fuchsia or Amberlynn's Midnight Maiden Dress in Plum) that was then paired with cage-like heels and a classic pair of Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses. An ample amount of jewelry was then added, such as a pearl necklace (like Kuo Ting Jewelry's Freshwater Pearls Necklace in Gold) over an edgier, more eccentric necklace (I love Castaway Jewelry's Pyrite and African Glass Bead Necklace in Brass), finishing up with a handful of bangles (try Ettika's Braided Leather Wrap Bracelet with Charms in Turquoise and Accessories & Beyond's Button Leather Gold Plated Bracelet). Do you like the look that TM is rocking here, or is she not pulling it off? I know that my readers are always love-it or hate-it with T. Tay recently sat down with "Access Hollywood" and dished on topics such as dating and rock and roll. When it comes to the dating world, Taylor says, "I would eat a boy my age alive. I’ve had lots of relationships. Boys are so much less mature than girls as it is. There’s just no way." But is there a possibility that Taylor would leave the world of acting forever to pursue her career as a rockstar? "It would be crazy to cut it out completely. And I love being on the show — I hope it goes on for a couple more years. But as for the future, I don’t know. I’m at a point now where I’m not doing anything just for money or fame," she says. At least she was able to fine-tune her look in accordance to her rocker spirit, as she says, "I had long, pretty hair, and it didn’t fit me. I’m pretty, but I’m not, like, a ‘pretty girl.’ So I pulled up a bunch of photos of Joan Jett and said, ‘Do that to my hair.’ I decided to start being myself. Now I do my own makeup, my own hair, and dress myself, and it feels better." I'm all for being yourself and being authentic, but I must ask the question - do you like Taylor's hair and makeup when she does it herself? It's a little heavy on the raccoon eyes, normally!
Taylor Momsen seen on Jul 06 2009 in New York, NY. Taylor Momsen AKA Little J was spotted heading to set of her hit show "Gossip Girl" on Monday, July 6, in NYC, while sipping on a Diet Coke and chatting away on her BlackBerry. For Tay's warm-weather look with a rock and roll edge, she started with an oversized striped pocket tank (if you are into the bold striped look, check out Rails' Deana Striped Tank in Navy / White or Autumn Cashmere's cotton Rugby Striped Capsleeve Sweater in Black / Bleach, or for a similar, pocketed silhouette with an in-your-face graphic tank, try Lauren Moshi's Gun Rose Pocket Tunic in White - Rihanna is a fan), and accessorized with chunky heeled black leather booties, black aviators, a black and silver beaded rosary (similar to Jessica Elliot's Wrought Iron Clover Necklace in Silver), and a few funky bangles. The finishing touch? A blood red lip. What are your thoughts on TM's look here, readers - are you a fan? If you are a fan of Taylor, I'm sure that you are aware that her band, The Pretty Reckless, have already started touring. Must be kind of difficult with Tay's busy filming schedule! Of her tunes, Taylor says, "In everything I do, I’m influenced by music. Music feeds my soul. As far as style, I’m influenced by eras that had music [I] liked. Music became a persona to me." She continues, "I grew up listening to the Beatles on vinyl with my dad… So I grew up kind of listening to good records. I worked my way into Joan Jett and the Runaways records and Blondie and Garbage. Garbage became a huge influence on me." Very interesting! Have any of you heard Taylor's tunes?
Taylor Momsen seen on May 15 2009 in New York, NY. Taylor Momsen AKA Little J on "Gossip Girl" was seen strolling through NYC with mom Collette yesterday afternoon, May 15, doing a cute little strut for the paparazzi as the two made their way from a coffee shop. TM kept her outfit simple and flattering, pairing a high waisted black mini skirt (like Black Halo's High Waist Pleated Pocket Skirt) with a simple white tank (I love the extra detail on P.G.D. Style's Babydoll Tank in White) and nude heels. Taylor then completed her look with a classic black trench coat (similar to Suzabelle's Umbria Trench Coat in Black), a black hobo bag, a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarers, and a black and silver beaded rosary (for an Irish inspired necklace with rosary influences, take a peek at Jessica Elliot's Wrought Iron Clover Necklace in Silver). What are your thoughts on Momsen's street style here, is this something that you would wear just kickin' around town? It seems like all of the "Gossip Girl"'s are super into dabbling into the world of music lately, as Leighton Meester will be coming out with an album this fall (her single "Good Girls Go Bad" is a collaboration with Cobra Starship and is already generating positive buzz) and Taylor's band, Pretty Reckless, has been signed with Interscope Records. Taylor calls this an "honor," and Jimmy Iovine, the chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, echoes her sentiments. He says, "Taylor has an incredible presence and when she decided to make Interscope her musical home, we were thrilled." Are any of you out there excited to hear what Tay's band has to offer?
Taylor Momsen seen on Mar 18 2009 in New York, NY. Taylor Momsen AKA Little J was spotted on the "Gossip Girl" set in between takes in NYC on March 18, rocking a disheveled hairstyle and a pair of seriously high heels. Taylor's stylist picked out a pair of slouchy pinstripe trousers (take a peek at Signorelli's more figure conscious Pin Stripe Pants in Teal) with a maroon tank (for a sexier, lingerie-inspired top, check out Gold Hawk's Basic Lace Tunic in Merlot) under a cropped leather jacket (like Gold Hawk's Belted Leather Jacket in Moonless Night). For the rest of her ensemble, Little J hid her peepers under an oversized pair of aviators, toted along an oversized hobo bag (similar to Linea Pelle Collection's Lola Double Handle Bag in Midnight), and sported some randomly multicolored nails. What are your thoughts on this look for Tay - yay or nay? I do like the contrast between the toughness of her leather jacket and the femininity of her pearl necklace (check out Kuo Ting Jewelry's Freshwater Pearls Necklace in Gold). In other Momsen news, it seems that the 15 year old is interested in music as well as acting and modeling. Soon, she will be touring with her rock band, The Reckless. Taylor says, "It’s really exciting - we’re called The Reckless. We’re putting out our album this year and hopefully starting to tour around April. I do write it [the songs] all 100 per cent myself. I’m the lead singer and I play guitar and I totally oversee it. It’s a huge passion and totally important to me. It’s really exciting and probably not what people are gonna expect. Kinda dark, a little bit heavier - but we have our lighter, fun stuff too." Very interesting! What do you think - does this sound promising for Little J?
Taylor Momsen seen on Jan 15 2009 in New York, NY. Lil J aka Taylor Momsen was spotted on the icy cold streets of NYC on the set of her hit show, "Gossip Girl," on January 15 - braving the freezing temps and looking fabulous while doing so. Sporting a killer pair of fingerless leather gloves and Ray Ban aviators (hey, there is such a thing as snow glare!), Taylor layered a long black coat (check out Suzabelle's Umbria Trench in Black) over a chunky sweater dress (I love Autumn Cashmere's Color Block Turtleneck Dress in Black). T accessorized with simple gold drop earrings, strategically ripped tights, and a fringe bag (for a pop of color, check out Posse New York's Vanessa Tote in Plum). Don't forget the platform booties - like walking in the snow isn't hard enough! While most people tend to forget that Taylor is only 15 years old, she has responded to the fact that the media is painting her as a partygirl acting too wild for her age. She says, "It’s like, yeah, I’m really going to go to a party with my cast and crew and all the executives at the network and dance on tables. [Tabloids] all want to make me out as this party girl, and I’m not. I’m underage! All I do is sit at home and play guitar. That’s seriously what I do. I’m a Leo. I’ve always been independent, and this is the lifestyle I have grown up with since I was 3." What do you think, do you believe T's claims?
Taylor Momsen seen on Oct 12 2008 in New York, NY. Taylor Momsen was spotted, along with co-star Leighton Meester, at the New York City premiere of the upcoming comedy Sex Drive last night, October 12, looking fresh and youthful as always. While her dress kind of borders on "French maid Halloween costume," Little J still looks adorable. For a similar dress that's not so costumey, check out Tricia Fix's Siva Cocktail Dress in White. Accessory wise, Taylor wore a pair of black peeptoe heels and kept the jewelry to a minimum, pairing a dainty silver necklace (White Trash Charms' Cute As A Button Necklace in Sterling Silver must have been named after Tay Tay!) with a few rings and a wrap-around bracelet (like Accessories & Beyond's Magnetic Leather Bracelet in Black). Not sure how much I'm loving Tay's current cut, there's kind of an 80's-mullet vibe going on, no? Either way, this girl is definitely one to watch. While there have been rumors spreading on the internet lately that Taylor is looking a little bit too thin, the young starlet is speaking out about how she is "naturally thin." Taylor says, "I mean, I’m just kind of naturally thin. My mom’s really thin, and I’m tall. Good genes- I just eat healthy. I walk a lot because I live in New York. So I try to walk a lot instead of taking cabs. I should probably start working out or something. I dance, so I guess that’s a full workout. I’ve been dancing since I was three, so I guess that would be it." What do you think- is Tay too thin? I think she looks great, personally!
Taylor Momsen seen on Sep 22 2008 in Soho, NY. My favorite on "Gossip Girl" (sorry, Blair), Little J, also known as Taylor Momsen, was spotted strolling around Soho sipping a Redbull on September 22, looking chic and edgy and way beyond her mere 15 years. Sporting Alexander Wang's Baggy Denim Shorts (check out True Religion's similar Sophie Short in Dark Drifter) with a black sequined tank (like LaROK's sheer Beaded Tank in Black) and a biker-esque leather vest (Gold Hawk's Ruffle Leather Jacket in Moonless Night is similar), Tay-Tay accessorized with a guitar pick necklace, black shades (similar to Nour's Baba Sunglasses in Oro Bianco), and black lace up booties avec black socks. Who knew Little J had this edginess in her? Loves it! Later that night, Taylor attended the Metropolitan Opera’s 125th Season Opening Night Gala at the Lincoln Center Plaza, looking stunning in a bright red tiered silk Marchesa gown with matching cherry red lips. Taylor is definitely not living a typical 15 year-old's life, wearing thousand dollar designer gowns and attending opera galas... another day, another soiree for Little J!