Taylor Momsen Shuts Down Acting Return, Focuses on Music with AC/DC

Taylor Momsen has definitively stated she has no intention of returning to acting, a career she left behind after 'Gossip Girl'. She is fully focused on her music, with her band The Pretty Reckless set to tour with rock legends AC/DC. Momsen emphasized that music is her true passion and allows her the creative control she desires. She reflected that acting was something she did as a child, while music is her personal and fulfilling adult pursuit.

Key Points: Taylor Momsen Rules Out Acting Comeback After Gossip Girl

  • No plans to return to acting
  • Focused on music with The Pretty Reckless
  • Joining AC/DC on tour
  • Prefers creative control
  • Acting was a childhood pursuit
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Taylor Momsen rules out acting return after 'Gossip Girl'

Taylor Momsen says she has no plans to return to acting, focusing instead on her music career and touring with AC/DC with The Pretty Reckless.

"I think I'm cool. I think I'm going to tour with AC/DC. - Taylor Momsen"

Los Angeles, February 9

Musician Taylor Momsen has said she has no plans to return to acting after stepping away from the profession following her roles in 'Gossip Girl' and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas', according to People.

Speaking to People magazine in an exclusive interview at Steven Tyler's 7th Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party on February 1, the 32-year-old reflected on whether she would ever consider acting again.

"No. I mean, I've learned to never say never in life anymore, because life is too bizarre," Momsen said. "That's what I figured out in my 32 years." However, she made it clear that acting is not something she wishes to pursue. "But it's not something that I care to pursue," she added, according to People.

When asked if she would return for a reboot or continuation of a past project with a strong script, Momsen dismissed the idea, saying she was content with her current path. "I think I'm cool. I think I'm going to tour with AC/DC," she said, referring to her band The Pretty Reckless joining the legendary rock group on tour this year,

Momsen noted that music has always been her true passion. "I'm having a really good time in life. I love making music," she said, adding that acting was something she did as a child, while music was a personal pursuit. "There's no character involved," she explained.

Emphasising her creative independence, Momsen said she prefers being in control of her work. "I don't like being someone's pawn. I like being in charge. I like writing the script. I like writing songs. That's everything," she said.

Momsen rose to fame at the age of five after portraying Cindy Lou Who in the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas, opposite Jim Carrey. She later gained widespread recognition for her role as Jenny Humphrey on the teen drama series Gossip Girl, which aired from 2007 to 2012. Although she exited the show as a series regular in 2010, she returned for a guest appearance in the series finale, according to People.

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Rohit P
I respect her decision, but honestly, I'll miss Jenny Humphrey! Gossip Girl was huge here during my college days. The reboot would have been interesting with her. But touring with AC/DC? That's legendary!
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Aman W
"I don't like being someone's pawn." That's a powerful statement. In our film industry too, many artists talk about creative control. It's brave to walk away from a successful acting career for artistic freedom.
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Sarah B
As a fan of The Pretty Reckless, I'm thrilled she's focusing on music. Her band's sound is amazing. Maybe they'll tour in India someday? We have a great rock scene here in Mumbai and Bangalore!
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Karthik V
It's a bit disappointing for fans of her acting. She was a natural. But you can't force art. If her heart is in music, that's where she'll shine. At least she gave us Cindy Lou Who and Jenny!
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Nisha Z
This is so relatable. Many of us start in one field (engineering, maybe? 😅) because of family or circumstance, but find our true passion later. More power to her for having the courage to choose herself.

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