Taylor Momsen sang high praises of Jim Carrey after reuniting for the first time in 25 years at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday.
Upon reuniting with her “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” co-star, the musician told People how watching Carrey’s work ethic as a child actor inspired her at a young age.
“I just love that he was very protective of me,” she said. “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 continued, “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.”
While posing together on the red carpet, Carrey told reporters, “We haven’t seen each other since ‘The Grinch.’”
Momsen followed up with “Yeah, it’s been 25 years. This is insane.”
Momsen was five years old when she played the role of Cindy-Lou Who. She acted alongside Carrey, who portrayed the titular, grumpy Dr. Seuss character who hated Christmas.
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Beyond “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Momsen’s most prominent acting role was playing Jenny Humphry in “Gossip Girl.” Her other acting credits also include “Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams,” “Underdog” and “Paranoid Park.”
In 2010, the actress stepped away from acting to focus on her music career as the lead singer of the rock band, “Pretty Reckless.”
From Variety US