Jim Carrey and Taylor Momsen, co-stars from the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas, reunited for the first time in 25 years at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 9, 2025. Momsen, now the lead singer of The Pretty Reckless, praised Carrey's kindness and work ethic from their time on set. The pair shared fond memories during red carpet interviews.
Reunion Details
The reunion occurred on the red carpet at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio. Taylor Momsen, who was five years old when she portrayed Cindy-Lou Who opposite Carrey's Grinch in the Ron Howard-directed adaptation of the Dr. Seuss story, described the experience as wonderful. 'I just love that he was very protective of me,' she told People magazine. '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.'
Momsen highlighted Carrey's influence on her career. '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,' she said. 'And I’m excited to be able to tell him that as a grownup.' Carrey confirmed the long gap, stating to reporters, 'We haven’t seen each other since ‘The Grinch.’' Momsen added, 'Yeah, it’s been 25 years. This is insane.'
Career Background
Following her role in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Momsen gained prominence as Jenny Humphrey in the CW series Gossip Girl from 2007 to 2012. Her other acting credits include Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams, Underdog, and Paranoid Park. In 2010, Momsen left acting to pursue music full-time as the frontwoman of the rock band The Pretty Reckless. At the ceremony, she performed with the surviving members of Soundgarden during their induction.
The event marks a nostalgic moment for fans of the holiday classic, which grossed over $260 million worldwide and remains a staple in Christmas viewing.