"The Prophet of Death", "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", "Hansel and Gretel"
As a child, Taylor Momsen starred in several episodic roles, and was noticed when she played Honey Bee Swan in a film called “The Prophet of Death.”
Actor Dennis Hopper also took part in this film. Soon the girl began to be regularly invited to television to act in small roles.
Taylor became a real celebrity when the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas was released in 2000, directed by Ron Howard. Then the girl was seven years old, and she played Cindy Lou. Jim Carrey also starred in the film. It should be noted that this picture received an Oscar. Do you remember what the movie was about? About a hairy green creature called the Grinch. He lived in a city called Ktograd, and he had no friends at all. One day the Grinch became completely disillusioned with people, took offense at everyone and went to a high mountain far from civilization...
After some time, the girl starred in a fantasy film for children called “Hansel and Gretel,” directed by G. Tunnicliffe. It should be noted that the actors (Taylor Momsen, Howie Mandel, and Jacob Smith) played their roles very well. Could you really expect anything else from them? Everyone who has seen this picture notes how wonderful Taylor Momsen looks without makeup. This film was about the fact that modern children have stopped believing in fairy tales. But still, they loved to listen to their parents read books to them. And so dad took out an old volume from the closet and sat down on his daughter’s bed to put her to sleep with the help of a fairy tale about Gretel and Hansel.
Biography
Born 07/26/1993, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
American actress, model, singer.
Winner of the Saturn Prize (2001).
The beginning of the way
Taylor Momsen, full name Taylor Michelle Momsen, was born on July 26, 1993 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Collette and Michelle Momsen. Taylor Momsen was the older sister of actress Sloane Momsen. Taylor Momsen's professional acting career began at age three with a national commercial for Shake "N" Bake, a food brand.
Film career
In her childhood, Taylor Momsen's roles in films were guest roles, and the young actress's first notable film work was the role of Honey Bee Swan in the film "The Prophet of Death" with the participation of Denis Hopper. Then, with enviable frequency, she began to receive invitations to participate in episodic roles on television.
Taylor Momsen rose to fame at the age of seven after starring alongside Jim Carrey as Cindy Lou in Ron Howard's Oscar-winning How the Grinch Stole Christmas in 2000. According to the plot of the film, in the city of Ktograd lived and lived a green and hairy man named the Grinch and no one loved him. The Grinch got offended by the Ktowiches and went to live on a lonely, windswept mountain...
A little later, Taylor Momsen took part in the role of Gretel in the filming of the children's fantasy film “Hansel and Gretel” directed by Gary J. Tunnicliffe. It was worth noting then the excellent acting: Taylor Momsen, Jacob Smith, Howie Mandel. The plot of the film told about how in the modern world children believed little in fairy tales. However, reading a book at night is still a time-tested way to get them to sleep. And so the father took a dusty book from the shelf and sat down on his daughter’s bed to read the fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel”...
"Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams"
Young Taylor Momsen shone with director Robert Rodriguez in the family action film “Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Hopes,” where she played Alexandra, the president’s daughter. Her partners in the film were Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara. The main characters, Juni and his older sister Carmen, with their adventures proved that they could not only help their spy parents, but could also independently cope with matters worthy of real spies.
2002 also brought significant success to Taylor Momsen's career. She starred alongside such movie stars as Mel Gibson, Madilyn Stowe, and Greg Keener in the historical action film We Were Soldiers by Randall Wallace, based on the book We Were Soldiers Once Upon a Time... Young by Joe Galloway and Hal Moore.
Taylor Momsen's career stalled for more than three years until she landed a leading role in the sitcom Misconceptions, which never aired. In 2006, the actress did not stop at the achieved results and continued to move forward. She successfully accompanied Scott Wilson, Gerald McRaney, and Jason Dolley in the family drama Saving Sherlock, dedicated to the memory of Rod Steiger. Momsen played Samantha Wallis. The dramatic film told about the life and adventures of a 12-year-old boy who moved with his family and dog Sherlock to a small town.
2007
In 2007, Taylor Memson took part in the role of Molly in the Walt Disney fantasy film Superdog, directed by Frederick Du Chau. “Superdog” is a dog named “Shine” who once fell into the depths of a secret laboratory and as a result became the first dog on earth endowed with super-canine powers. The main roles were played by the following actors: Jason Lee, Peter Dinklage, James Belushi, Patrick Warburton.
2007 was a successful year for Taylor Momsen. She brilliantly succeeded in her role in Gus Van Sant's drama Paranoid Park, where her partners on the set were Gabe Nevins and Daniel Lupi. The main storyline of the film is Portland teenager Alex. Every day he took his skateboard to the park where the kids were skating, but he didn’t dare try it himself. Alex pulled his hood deeper when he heard discussions about his parents' upcoming divorce, sighed heavily, considering the need to lose his virginity with a couple of girls who had obviously fallen for him, and became especially tense when interrogations at his school resumed about the mysterious death of a policeman who had been found the other day dead in a nearby train depot...
"Gossip"
Then, in 2007, Taylor Momsen passed the casting and was approved for the role of Jenny Humphrey in the series “Gossip Girl”, based on the series of books by Cecilia von Ziegesar. The directors of the series were Norman Buckley, Michael Fields, Tony Wharmby, and the main roles were played by the actors: Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick, Chase Crawford and Blake Lively.
The plot of the youth film was about students at a prestigious private school in Manhattan. They learned all the important news of school life from the well-known Gossip Girl blog. No one knew who she was, but everyone relied on the latest gossip she published. Even parents of students are aware of the influence of Gossip Girl on the lives of their offspring. However, the main intrigue remains a mystery: who is Gossip Girl?
Viewers enthusiastically received Mark Blutman’s adventure comedy “Doubting Thomas,” which was released in 2008. Taylor Momsen starred in the role of Madison, surrounded by such celebrities as Forrest Landis and AnnaSophia Robb. The main character of the film, Thomas Miller, is 12 years old and he lied all the time and came up with various pranks. When the president's daughter arrived at his school, Thomas Miller accidentally learned of a plan to kidnap her, and since no one else believed Thomas, he had to save her himself.
Besides
Taylor Momsen devoted a lot of time to her musical career, she was the lead singer, guitarist and composer of the band “The Pretty Reckless”. From May to June 2009, she and her group spent on a tour.
Taylor Momsen's image became platinum hair and bright red lipstick. Thus, she showed all her nature to those around her. Her song “Make Me Wanna Die” became the soundtrack to the comedy “Kick-Ass.” Constant tours spoke of the popularity of the young singer.
In the summer of 2010, Taylor Momsen released her first video for the song “Miss Nothing,” and the singer began touring the cities of her native America at the same time. In 2011, Taylor officially announced the end of her career as a film actress in order to focus entirely on her musical activities.
Personal life
Taylor Momsen seemed to be playing herself in The CW's Gossip Girl, transforming from a sweet little girl into an independent bad girl. The actress’s life credo is “Be yourself, and if people don’t like it, then ....” If they don't like you, then they're not the right people to be around... Taylor Momsen didn't like people who pretended to fit in with a certain crowd.
Taylor Momsen loved strippers and high-heeled shoes. The actress appeared on stage in 15-centimeter heels with a height of 173 cm. Heels became part of the actress’s everyday life.
Taylor Momsen could work 24 hours a day, and it didn’t bother her or tire her at all, because she was used to it from a very young age: “Honestly, I don’t even know what to do if I don’t work…. I'll go crazy if I don't do something all the time...” Taylor Momsen sleeps four hours a night, or falls asleep all day. She goes to bed at, say, 9 a.m., passes out for four hours, and then gets up and starts the day again. Taylor Momsen is completely neurotic, anxious and excitable...
Interesting Facts
Taylor Momsen auditioned for the role of Hannah Montana in the series of the same name.
Taylor Momsen's younger sister is Sloane Momsen, also an actress.
Taylor Momsen is the lead singer of The Pretty Reckless.
In 2001, Taylor Momsen was awarded the Saturn Award, and the actress was also nominated for Best Young Actor/Actress for How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
In June 2008, at the age of fourteen, Taylor Momsen signed a contract with the world famous modeling agency IMG Models, becoming the face of Madonna's clothing brand Material Girl. Taylor Momsen recorded "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "One Small Voice" with pop singer Mira and American actress Camille Winbush for the album of Christmas songs School's Out! Christmas".
In 2011, Taylor Momsen officially announced the end of her career as an actress in order to focus entirely on her musical activities.
In 2012, Taylor Momsen's photograph became the cover of Teen Vouge magazine, which meant that the actress stood on par with many Hollywood actors such as Ashnet Kutcher or Demi Murr.
Author: Alexey Generalov.
Sources of information: Taylor Momsen, article, Wikipedia website. “Taylor Momsen”, article, KinoTeatr website. Based on network materials.
"Spy Kids 2", "We Were Soldiers", Misconceptions, "Saving Sherlock"
Soon, Taylor starred with director R. Rodriguez in a film about children of spies, intended for family viewing.
There she played the role of the president's daughter named Alexandra.
2002 became an unusually fruitful year for the girl. She was lucky enough to collaborate with such celebrities as Greg Keener, Madilyn Stowe, and Mel Gibson. They all starred in the historical film by R. Wallace called “We Were Soldiers,” based on the work of H. Moore and D. Galloway. Taylor Momsen, whose biography is of great interest to fans, played excellently.
And after that, not a word was heard about the young star for four years, until she was appointed to the main role in the comedy series Misconceptions, but, unfortunately, it was never shown on television.
In 2006, Taylor Momsen resumed her activities and continued to act in films. She got a role, for example, in the family film “Saving Sherlock,” which was filmed in memory of R. Steiger. The girl reincarnated as Samantha Wallis.
"Gossip Girl", "Doubting Thomas"
In 2007, the girl decided to participate in the casting. An actress was being chosen to play Jenny Humphrey in the TV series Gossip Girl. At the casting, they decided that Taylor Momsen’s height, weight, and in general her parameters were quite suitable for this role. And the actress was approved, however, she was confident of her success. This film was about students of a good educational institution in Manhattan. They regularly read about incidents at their school on the famous Gossip Girl blog. Her identity was unknown to anyone, but for some reason everyone believed in the veracity of this news.
In 2008, viewers were delighted with the comedy film “Doubting Thomas,” directed by M. Blutman. The girl played Madison in it.
EXCLUSIVE. Interview with Taylor Momsen: “Concerts are a kind of sex!”
Taylor Momsen is a rising star
Taylor Momsen, a 17-year-old model, actress and young rock star, who has already been dubbed the new Courtney Love in music circles, recently visited Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Momsen gave two concerts in two capitals and convinced everyone that she really had plenty of talent, charisma and sexuality. After the release of the popular series “Gossip Girl”, in which Taylor Momsen played the ambitious and talented resident of Brooklyn Jenny Humphrey, she immediately became an idol of youth around the world.
However, Taylor’s cherished dream was always not the set, but the stage, and this dream came true for Momsen very quickly. Her “Chanel grunge” style, as Taylor Momsen herself calls it, is copied by hundreds of thousands of girls around the world. Madonna chose her as the face of her Material Girl clothing line, John Galliano as the face of his John Galliano Parlez Moi d'Amour fragrance, and songs from Momsen's debut album The Pretty Reckless, Light me up, quickly won first place in all the world charts.
Taylor Momsen talks about her popularity, her style, her favorite music, gossip and dreams in an exclusive interview with WomanJournal.ru.
Taylor Momsen is a blast on stage
Taylor, it’s probably not easy to be on the wave of popularity so quickly, at such a young age. First the success of the TV series Gossip Girl, then the rise of your band The Pretty Reckless and the title of a new rock star. Aren't you feeling dizzy?
Sometimes you feel dizzy. It all happened so damn fast! I didn’t have time to come to my senses, maybe that’s why I sometimes behave strangely. Star fever is dangerous. But I try to control myself.
How were your Russian concerts? What are your impressions?
Fabulous! I was shocked when I heard the audience singing along with me at a Moscow concert. The hall was very close, and I could see almost every person in person. There were a lot of cool, fiery girls, they bawled songs along with me, but it was doubly nice to see how grown-up and very nice guys were having fun and singing along.
At the festival in St. Petersburg there were much more people, there was a different energy, I couldn’t communicate with the audience so closely, but that was also wonderful. Performing on stage with two of my favorite musicians – Skin and Jared Leto – is amazing!
At concerts you always communicate with the audience and often involve the fans in your playing. Aren't you afraid that some rabid fans might harm you, scare you, or tear your clothes?
Rip Taylor Momsen's clothes? Yes please! I myself often tear clothes on myself and others. I don’t scare easily, I can scare anyone myself. It seems to me that we still need to look for crazy people like me. And then I know and love my fans - they are great guys. If they like what I do and come to my concerts, then we are on the same page. I really love pulling someone on stage or jumping into the crowd myself. Concerts are a kind of sex, an exchange of energy, and I want to merge with everyone who came and give pleasure to everyone.
Inspiration and shocking Taylor Momsen
If you are compared to other performers, for example, Courtney Love, do you take this as a compliment or an insult?
I don't know, I don't think about it. I just do what I like. Of course, I am inspired by some other musicians and what they do. But I don't try to imitate anyone - I think my fans understand that I do different things. I'm a completely different thing!
I heard that your idols as a child were The Beatles...
Yes, listening to their recordings, I began to imagine myself on stage, singing in front of a huge crowd. Thus the dream of a stage was born. I listened to the White Stripes and Jack White, then became interested in My Chemical Romance - there were many bands and musicians who influenced me. And yet, I hope that my band The Pretty Reckless and I managed to find something of our own, exactly what fans come to our concerts for.
Many people say that The Pretty Reckless is, first and foremost, Taylor Momsen. Not music and words, but your image, your voice, your crazy outfits and your charisma...
Well, I have it all together, I won’t argue! No matter how wonderful and charismatic you are and no matter what you put on yourself, if you write bad music, nothing will save you. I think that the drive and mood that we set with our songs mean just as much as how I look and how I behave on stage.
Taylor Momsen: 'Gossip Girl' Star Doesn't Like Gossip
You love very bold outfits not only on stage, but also in everyday life. Admit it - is this a tribute to the image, a way to stand out, to shock the audience? Or are you really comfortable walking around in underwear and stockings?
Yes, I like wearing stockings and I like how people react to it. I feel good in this look. Maybe when I'm 25 something will change, my butt will double in size or I'll just get tired of it and start wearing pantsuits. But for now I feel very organically this way.
You play one of the main roles in the cult TV series Gossip Girl. How do you feel about gossip? Do you like to discuss the latest news about friends and acquaintances with your girlfriends?
To be honest, I don’t like to gossip and I try not to pay attention to what they say and write about me. Gossip is still something dishonest; as a rule, it is lies and empty talk that people occupy themselves with because they have nothing to do. Of course, I like to communicate with friends, we often share news, but this cannot be called gossip. I’m not interested in prying into someone else’s life, especially if I’m not asked to do so.
Taylor, among your fans there are a lot of teenagers, very young girls and boys. What would you wish for them? What are you trying to convey to them with your creativity?
I would tell them to just be themselves. Not Taylor Momsen or anyone else, but himself. Don’t be shy and don’t be afraid to do what you want and be who you want. Never imitate anyone, because the best thing you can do is be yourself. And you are the best person you can be!
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the pretty Reckless
For Taylor Momsen, her musical activity is of particular importance; she is a composer, guitarist and vocalist of the band The Pretty Reckless.
From spring to summer 2009, the group toured the world. The audience is delighted not only with the group’s repertoire, but also with the singer’s appearance. Platinum blonde with red lips looks gorgeous.
Continuous tours clearly demonstrated the incredible success of the young performer. In the summer of 2010, the girl starred in her first video called Miss nothing. Traveling around US cities soon began. In 2011, the singer announced that she would no longer act in films, but would devote herself entirely to her music career.
Discography
Main article: The Pretty Reckless discography
Studio albums
- Light Me Up
(2010) - Going To Hell
(2014) - Who You Selling For
(2016)
Mini albums
- the pretty Reckless
(2010) - Hit Me Like a Man
(2012)
Singles
- "Make Me Wanna Die" (2010)
- "Miss Nothing" (2010)
- "Just Tonight" (2010)
- "Kill Me" (2012)
- "You" (2012)
- "Going to Hell" (2013)
- "Heaven Knows" (2013)
- "Messed Up World" (2014)
- "House on a Hill" (2014)
- "Follow Me Down" (2014)
- "Take Me Down" (2016)
Taylor Momsen: personal life
The role in “Gossip Girl” became prophetic for the girl, and approximately the same thing happened to her in life: for some time she was an exemplary child, and then she became a real rebel.
The singer’s motto sounds something like this: “Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not, and if someone doesn’t like you, it means you’re not on the same path with these people.” Taylor can't stand those who put on a certain mask so that the team will accept them.
The girl can work day and night with virtually no rest, and she tolerates this quite easily, because she has been accustomed to this regime since childhood.
Interesting Facts
Taylor loves stripper shoes. When choosing shoes, she always gives preference to those with the highest heels. The singer doesn't understand why people don't pay attention to her shoes. When she appears on stage in high heels, people for some reason begin to discuss Taylor Momsen's eye makeup, although the girl has not changed it for a long time.
The singer does not like men who try to dress in accordance with the latest fashion trends and take too much care of themselves. She prefers guys who don’t try to pretend to be someone else, but remain themselves.
She is attracted to men who do not care too much about public opinion and act as they please. The singer believes that only girls can show off and be fashionable, and this is not appropriate for guys. Also, the performer can’t stand people who try to fit into someone else’s team by any means.
Fans note how slim and beautiful Taylor Momsen is. The height and weight of the star are simply ideal; every girl dreams of such parameters. Are you already intrigued? The girl's height ranges from 167 to 168 cm, and her weight ranges from 50 to 54 kg.
Taylor admits that she loves gloomy weather, which often happens in the capital of England. Occasionally, of course, she wants to lie on the beach to get a little tan, but this happens rarely. Therefore, she could easily live in the capital of England, because she likes both clouds and rain. However, this is just talk, and the singer has no plans to move to London.
