Taylor Momsen and Jim Carrey They met again publicly 25 years after the premiere of The Grinch during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony held in Los Angeles on November 8.
The reunion, recorded by the media and photographers on the red carpet, marked the first meeting between the two since the production of the Christmas classic released in November 2000.
At the event, Carrey, 63, wore a long brown striped coat over a graphic T-shirt, black pants and matching shoes, with his hair slicked back.
Momsen, 32, opted for a black dress with a leather jacket, platform boots and smoky eyeliner, characteristic of her current style.
The singer and actress recalled details of her initial experience with the comedian during the filming of The Grinchwhen she I was just five years old.
“I only have good memories. I love that he was very protective of me.“, he declared to People. “He was always very kind. The whole experience of filming The Grinch “And to know him so well, even with all the makeup, was just wonderful.”
Despite sharing long days on set, Taylor Momsen He confessed that at that moment he did not know what the real face of Jim Carreywho played the main character of the work inspired by the Dr. Seuss classic.
“I never knew what Jim Carrey looked like, because I always saw him covered in facial prosthetics and green yak hair. I didn’t recognize him until the movie premiered.“, he said in the podcast Call Her Daddy with Alex Cooper.
He added: “I had to wait until the day of the premiere for someone to point out Jim and say, ‘That’s Jim.’ And then I thought, ‘Oh, Jim.'”
The bond between both artists, as highlighted by the star herself, transcended the filming.
“As a young person watching an artist work and take his craft seriously, that had a powerful and lasting impact on me, now that I’m an adult. I’m excited to be able to tell him that as an adult,” she explained to People.
In another reflection on the lasting impact of The GrinchMomsen assured the program Today in 2020 that the film endures because of the message it transmits.
“People love The Grinch because the core of the story is very sweet and warm, and has a very good message. No matter your age, it touches the heart, and that’s an amazing thing to be a part of.”
In addition, he expressed that he considers it significant that the film returns every year during the holidays and “brings joy to everyone who sees it.”
At the event, the interaction between the protagonists of the remembered family comedy included talks, laughter and hugs before the cameras that documented the reunion.
For Taylor Momsenthe experience of returning to adult life and sharing space with someone who was their role model during childhood showed the mutual affection and respect developed on set.
For its part, Jim Carrey He also highlighted the personal importance of The Grinch. In statements to Extra In December 2024, he stated that the film is “one of the things that makes me feel good.”
The actor expressed satisfaction upon knowing that the feature film occupies a recurring place in the Christmas tradition.
“I feel very grateful for the idea that it is one of the ‘Christmas logs’ that people turn to when the festive season arrives. When it appears every year, it makes me really happy. It’s a lovely thing,” he said.
Although the famous Grinch interpreter continues to dedicate himself to acting and has had wide recognition in comedy, his co-star took a different path.
Taylor Momsen He currently serves as the leader of the hard rock and post-grunge band the pretty Recklesswith which she released five studio albums between 2010 and 2022. Her last acting role was as Jenny Humphrey in the series Gossip Girl.
