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Taylor Momsen Biography

Birth Name:Taylor Michel Momsen

Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for the 2009 Young Artist Award for best peformance in a TV series for a leading young actress
  • Got her start in acting by being cast in a Shake 'N Bake commercial at the age of three
  • Founded the band The Pretty Reckless in 2009
  • Well known for her role in the series "Gossip Girl․"
  • Wrote her first song at the age of five
  • Was a school classmate of actress Sarah Hyland
  • Was in contention for the lead role in the series "Hannah Montana․"

Awards

  • 2000Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2000Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Hairstyle: nominated
  • 2000Stinker Award-Worst Song or Song Performance in a Film or Its End Credits: nominated
  • 2001Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
  • 2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Female - Newcomer: nominated
  • 2001Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actress Age Ten or Under: nominated
  • 2008Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Breakout Star Female: nominated
  • 2008Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
  • 2009Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress: nominated
  • 2010ELLE Style Award-Breakthrough Talent: winner