Taylor Momsen
ActingAbout Taylor Momsen
Taylor Michel Momsen is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, model, and former actress. Prior to her retirement from acting, she portrayed the character of Cindy Lou Who in the film How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Alexandra Anami in Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002), Molly in Underdog (2007), and Jenny Humphrey on The CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl (2007–2010; 2012). Momsen has been the frontwoman of the American rock band The Pretty Reckless since their inception in 2009.
Taylor Momsen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Taylor Momsen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Taylor Momsen's work falls within the Family genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Taylor Momsen's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Pretty Reckless - Rock in Rio (USA) 2015, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Taylor Momsen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Taylor Momsen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Taylor Momsen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | Self - Performer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Long Live Rock... Celebrate the Chaos | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Double Dutchess: Seeing Double | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Pretty Reckless - Rock in Rio (USA) 2015 | Herself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Pretty Reckless - Live at Download Festival 2011 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Making Paranoid Park | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Spy School | Madison Kramer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Underdog | Molly | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Paranoid Park | Jennifer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Saving Shiloh | Samantha Wallace | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Hansel & Gretel | Gretel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams | President's Daughter | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | We Were Soldiers | Daughter Julie Moore | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | How the Grinch Stole Christmas | Cindy Lou Who | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Prophet's Game | Honey Bee Swan | Flop | Similar → |
Taylor Momsen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Taylor Momsen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Taylor Momsen is "The Pretty Reckless - Rock in Rio (USA) 2015" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Taylor Momsen acted in?
Taylor Momsen has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Taylor Momsen?
Other notable films include "The 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade", "A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys", and "We Were Soldiers".