Taylor Momsen – Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth

Who is Taylor Momsen?

Taylor Momsen is an exceptional American artist who performs as a singer, musician, actress, songwriter, and model. Her career as a celebrity began when she was only two years old, when she appeared in commercials. Singing is what interests her more than acting, given her skill as a singer. Her style has had an impact on people and she has also been featured on popular magazine covers due to her looks and fashion sense. Ben Philips and Taylor collaborated to form Taylor’s rock band in 2008 and she is currently the lead singer of ‘The Pretty Reckless’.

Her ability and resilience were instrumental in her nomination for Best Performer by the Young Actor Award. Her outstanding portrayal of a character in ‘Gossip Girl’ earned her nomination for the Teen Choice Award for her acting.

Biography

St. Louis, Missouri, United States was the place of birth for Taylor Momsen on July 26, 1993. Along with her sister Sloane Momsen, her parents, Colette Momsen and Michael Momsen, were responsible for her upbringing.

During her elementary years, Taylor attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and then transferred to Herbert Hoover Middle School. At the Professional Performing Arts School, she furthered her education and probably developed her passion for the arts.

Early life

Momsen’s birthplace was St. Louis, Missouri. Michael Momsen is her father and Collette Momsen is her mother. Sloane Momsen, her younger sister, is also an actress. She has a partial Russian heritage. Her religious upbringing included attending Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School for elementary school and Herbert Hoover Middle School (in Potomac, Maryland), but she has since turned non-religious. Ballet was also a part of her studies at the Center of Creative Arts (COCA) in St. Louis.

Family

Momsen is a member of a family of four. Her father’s name is Michael and her mother’s name is Collete Momsen. Sloane Momsen’s famous American actress is her elder sister.

Personal Life

Most of Taylor Momsen’s personal life has been kept private. There has been no confirmed information about her romantic relationships or children. Momsen had ties to Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell and record producer Kato Khandwala. After their respective deaths in 2017 and 2018, she isolated herself and fell into depression. She eventually used music to deal with the trauma.

Physical Appearance

Along with her beautiful voice, she also possesses a heart-throbing personality. She is 5 feet 8 inches tall and has a slim body type. She has maintained her physique with a proper diet and workout, weighing 55 kg or 121 lbs. Her hair is long, wavy, and blonde, and her eyes are radiant and blue.

Career

During her teenage years, she joined IMG Models in 2008 and throughout the following years, she appeared in numerous commercials and took part in famous modeling photo shoots. Numerous fashion magazines featured her on their front covers. Seventeen, Maxim, Revolver, and many other magazines have featured Taylor Momsen on their covers. She has been the face of Madonna’s ‘Material Girl’ fashion line and was featured in John Galliano’s perfume ad campaign.

In addition to being a singer and guitarist, she also plays the guitar. Together with Ben Philips (guitarist), she is the leader of ‘The Pretty Reckless’ and her vocals guide the band on their rock n roll journey. She made a name for herself on ‘Gossip Girl’ when she played ‘Jenny Humphrey’ in 2007. She took a three-year break during the series, making only sporadic appearances, but returned for the final season. Her final episode included the airing of her fourth single ‘Kill Me’ (The Pretty Reckless).

The years from 2013 to 2015 witnessed the release of the band’s second album ‘Going to Hell’ along with hit singles like ‘Fucked Up World’, ‘Follow Me Down’ and ‘Heaven Knows’. Their third album, ‘Who You Selling For’, was released by the band in October 2016. The Billboard Mainstream Rock chart ranked the lead single at No. 1.

Her acting career includes appearances in films such as ‘Hansel & Gretel’ (2002), ‘Spy Kids 2’ (2002), ‘Underdog’ (2007), and ‘Spy School’ (2008). She has been praised and nominated for awards for her performances. The Best Performance by a Younger Actor award at Saturn Awards was given to Taylor Momsen for her performance in ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (1999). It’s ironic that she was nominated for the ‘Stinker Award’ by critics for her portrayal of the ‘Worst Supporting Actress’ in the same movie!

She received nominations for various awards, including the prestigious ‘Teen Choice Award’ in 2008 for her role in ‘Gossip Girl’. The category of ‘Choice TV Breakout Star Female’ was where she was nominated.

Studio Albums

Going to Hell
Light Me Up
Who You Selling For
Death by Rock and Roll

Films

The Prophet’s Game
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
We Were Soldiers
Spy Kids2: The Island of Lost Dreams
Hansel and Gatel
Saving Shiloh
Paranoid Park
Underdog
Spy School

Television

Early edition
Gossip Girl
Misconceptions

Music videos

Where Are You Christmas
L.A. Love (La La)

Net Worth

The estimated net worth of Taylor Momsen is $5 million. Momsen’s acting career has been supplemented by her earnings from modeling gigs, collaborations, and endorsement deals over the years. Her acting roles in different movies and television series are her primary source of wealth.

Taylor is a well-known celebrity in the American entertainment industry. In each field she has worked in, she has demonstrated her full skills and passion. Since she was young, she has worked in the industry as an actor, model, and singer. In addition, she owns a band and has been a brand ambassador for numerous famous brands.

Her voice has helped her cultivate a fanbase worldwide. Her lifestyle is luxurious and she has a net worth of approximately $5 million. She has worked hard and made herself a well-known name in the American industry.

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