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In June 2008, at the age of fourteen, Momsen signed to [[IMG Models]].<ref>[http://offtherack.people.com/2008/06/25/taylor-momsen-from-gossip-girl-to-supermodel/ Taylor Momsen: From Gossip Girl to Supermodel]</ref><ref>[http://www.teenvogue.com/style/blogs/fashion/2008/06/girl-on-film.html Taylor Momsen: Girl on Film]</ref> In March 2009, Momsen stated in an interview with [[OK! Magazine]] that her band, [[The Pretty Reckless]], had recently signed a deal with [[Interscope Records]] and would release their debut album this year. She also mentioned that she writes all the songs, sings, and plays guitar on the album.<ref>[http://www.okmagazine.com/news/view/12287 Taylor Momsen Not Kissing Chace Crawford Offscreen]</ref> Momsen has also made it onto the 2009 [[People Magazine]] 100 most beautiful list. <ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1610236/20090429/story.jhtml]</ref><ref>[http://www.seattlepi.com/ae/popupV2.asp?SubID=4823&page=77>itle=People%20magazine%27s%20%27100%20most%20beautiful%27&pubdate=5/14/2009 People Magazine 100 Beautiful People list]</ref> <!-- NB number on list is not a ranking --> |
In June 2008, at the age of fourteen, Momsen signed to [[IMG Models]].<ref>[http://offtherack.people.com/2008/06/25/taylor-momsen-from-gossip-girl-to-supermodel/ Taylor Momsen: From Gossip Girl to Supermodel]</ref><ref>[http://www.teenvogue.com/style/blogs/fashion/2008/06/girl-on-film.html Taylor Momsen: Girl on Film]</ref> In March 2009, Momsen stated in an interview with [[OK! Magazine]] that her band, [[The Pretty Reckless]], had recently signed a deal with [[Interscope Records]] and would release their debut album this year. She also mentioned that she writes all the songs, sings, and plays guitar on the album.<ref>[http://www.okmagazine.com/news/view/12287 Taylor Momsen Not Kissing Chace Crawford Offscreen]</ref> Momsen has also made it onto the 2009 [[People Magazine]] 100 most beautiful list. <ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1610236/20090429/story.jhtml]</ref><ref>[http://www.seattlepi.com/ae/popupV2.asp?SubID=4823&page=77>itle=People%20magazine%27s%20%27100%20most%20beautiful%27&pubdate=5/14/2009 People Magazine 100 Beautiful People list]</ref> <!-- NB number on list is not a ranking --> |
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In September 2009, Taylor graced the cover of [[Teen Vogue]], in which she talks about her very busy, adult life despite her young age. Notably, she is quoted as saying, "I would eat a boy my age alive," when asked about her relationships with older guys.<ref>{{cite web|last=Waterman |first=Lauren |url=http://www.teenvogue.com/industry/coverlook/2009/07/teen-vogue-cover-girl-taylor-momsen_090728 |title=Teen Vogue Cover Girl Taylor Momsen: Iron Maiden |publisher=teenvogue.com |date= |accessdate=2009-10-12}}</ref> |
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 Momsen at the Metropolitan Opera opening, September 22, 2008 | |
| Born | Taylor Michel Momsen |
| Occupation | Actress/Model/Musician |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
Taylor Michel Momsen[1] (born July 26, 1993) is an American actress, singer, and model. She portrays the character Jenny Humphrey on The CW television series Gossip Girl.[2]
Biography
Early life
Momsen was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Collette and Michael Momsen and lives in Potomac, Maryland where she attended Herbert Hoover Middle School and Winston Churchill High School.[1][3] Her younger sister Sloane Momsen is also an actress. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Grade School in University City. She also attended COCA in St. Louis where she took dance classes as a child.
Career
She began acting professionally at age three, with a national commercial for Shake 'N' Bake. Then she got a role in The Prophet's Game. In 2000 Momsen got the role of Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Two years later she got parts in one more motion pictures: Hansel & Gretel, in which she played Gretel. Momsen'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" and "One Small Voice" featuring Myra and 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 auditioned for the title role in Hannah Montana, and was in the top three, but the role went to Miley Cyrus. As of 2009 she 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 fourteen, Momsen signed to IMG Models.[4][5] In March 2009, Momsen stated in an interview with OK! Magazine that her band, The Pretty Reckless, had recently signed a deal with Interscope Records and would release their debut album this year. She also mentioned that she writes all the songs, sings, and plays guitar on the album.[6] Momsen has also made it onto the 2009 People Magazine 100 most beautiful list. [7][8]
Public Image
In September 2009, Taylor graced the cover of Teen Vogue, in which she talks about her very busy, adult life despite her young age. Notably, she is quoted as saying, "I would eat a boy my age alive," when asked about her relationships with older guys.[9]
The Pretty Reckless
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The Pretty Reckless is a post-grunge band formed and fronted by Momsen. The band is currently[when?] touring with Momsen on vocals, John Secolo on guitar, Matt Chiarelli on bass, and Nick Carbone on drums. The band was originally to be called "The Reckless", but was changed to the The Pretty Reckless for unknown reasons.[10]
Momsen has stated in an interview with OK! Magazine that the band has signed with Interscope Records and will be releasing their debut album later this year. She also stated that the band will begin touring as The Veronicas opening act this year.[11]
In another interview Momsen briefly discussed the sound of the band, saying it would be "not what people are going to expect" and will feature a dark and heavy sound but would have "lighter, fun stuff as well." She also revealed that she performs as the lead vocalist and guitarist and writes all of the songs.
In an interview with MTV, Momsen revealed the influences on the band include the Beatles along with many grunge bands, such as Soundgarden, Audioslave, Hole and Nirvana. She also stated that her personal influences also include Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, Cherie Currie and Courtney Love.[12]
As of August 17 2009, the band's myspace page is streaming demos of the songs "Zombie" and "He Loves You".[13]
Members
Taylor Momsen - Vocals, guitar, keyboards
John Secolo - Vocals, guitar
Matt Chiarelli - Bass guitar
Nick Carbone - Drums
Filmography
| Film and Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2000 | How the Grinch Stole Christmas | Cindy Lou Who | |
| 2002 | We Were Soldiers | Julie Moore | |
| Hansel & Gretel | Gretel | ||
| 2006 | Saving Shiloh | Samantha Wallace | |
| 2007 | Paranoid Park | Jennifer | |
| Underdog | Molly | ||
| Gossip Girl | Jenny Humphrey | 2007-present | |
| 2002 | Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams | Alexandra | |
| 2008 | Spy School | Madison Kramer | also called Doubting Thomas or Lies And Spies |
Discography
Songs
- "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
- "One Small Voice"
- "Christmas, Why Can't I Find You?"
Soundtracks
References
- ^ a b Taylor Momsen
- ^ "Taylor Momsen: Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman".
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) The New York Observer - ^ Taylor Momsen Biography (1993-)
- ^ Taylor Momsen: From Gossip Girl to Supermodel
- ^ Taylor Momsen: Girl on Film
- ^ Taylor Momsen Not Kissing Chace Crawford Offscreen
- ^ [1]
- ^ People Magazine 100 Beautiful People list
- ^ Waterman, Lauren. "Teen Vogue Cover Girl Taylor Momsen: Iron Maiden". teenvogue.com. Retrieved 2009-10-12.
- ^ [2]
- ^ Taylor Momsen Not Kissing Chace Crawford Offscreen
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1611811/20090520/story.jhtml
- ^ http://www.myspace.com/theprettyreckless
External links
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- Taylor Momsen at IMG Models
- Live Review, Video & Photos of Pretty Reckless' First Live Performance
- Official Pretty Reckless website