Taylor Momsen Reunites with Jim Carrey, Teases New Grinch Christmas Song
Taylor Momsen Reunites with Jim Carrey, Teases New Grinch Christmas Song
Taylor Momsen reunites with Jim Carrey and hints at releasing a Christmas song while rocking a Grinch nostalgia moment on late-night TV.
Taylor Momsen, the musician-turned-actress who played Cindy Lou Who in the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas, is sparking holiday buzz by reuniting with Jim Carrey, the Grinch himself. The surprise pairing has fans buzzing as Momsen hints she’s finally releasing that Christmas track teased years ago. In a recent interview and social-media post, the rock star teased that a festive tune is on the way, weaving in memories of the iconic film that helped launch her music career.
The most buzzworthy moment, however, came on a late-night stage. On Jimmy Kimmel Live, Momsen delivered a rock-infused performance of Where Are You, Christmas?, the song she first sang as Cindy Lou Who. The performance included a playful exchange with Carrey via archival clips and paid homage to the movie’s enduring appeal, while giving fans a glimpse of how Momsen’s rock sensibility can reinterpret the holiday classic.
Beyond the televised moment, Momsen and Carrey’s reunion taps into a broader wave of Grinch nostalgia that spans two decades. Fans remember Carrey’s larger-than-life Grinch and Momsen’s standout early turn, and chatter has intensified as rumors of new music swirl. While no official release date has been announced, the talk of fresh music from Momsen promises to add a modern, guitarist-led twist to a timeless tune just in time for the holidays.
In short, it’s a moment that blends nostalgia with curiosity about what’s next for Momsen, who sits at the intersection of pop culture and rock. Whether the rumored song materializes this season or not, the reunion itself has already offered fans a vivid reminder of a film that remains a holiday staple for many.
Cover image source: Taylor Momsen and Her Younger Self Perform ‘Where Are You, Christmas?’ on ‘Kimmel’ 🔗