15 years ago, Ron Howard and Jim Carrey set out to put their spin on the Dr. Suess Christmas classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas. In order to make a solid film, they needed to hit a home run on the character Cindy Lou Who. They found their star in a relative unknown named Taylor Momsen.

After Momsen found success with The Grinch, she landed another massive role in her teens, playing Jenny on the teen drama Gossip Girl.

While working on Gossip Girl, Momsen started a band named The Pretty Reckless. Their debut album was released in 2010, when Momsen was only 17...which is probably why they waited a few years to do the video for the song "My Medicine"

Taylor Momsen has blossomed into one of the hottest chicks in rock. That's not just anyone's opinion, she's actually won the award! In 2014 she won Kerrang!'s Hottest Female Award. Here's a taste of why:

The Pretty Reckless Perform in Concert in Barcelona
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Download Festival 2011 - Day 3
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Download Festival 2011 - Day 3
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The Kerrang! Awards - Awards Room
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Pretty Reckless Performs At Revolution
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Taylor Momsen is well known at this point to most rock fans, so when this time of year rolls around, they usually know what's coming. You know, the same posts we make "The Girl From The Grinch Is Hot Now" type stuff.

But don't ever get upset about those posts...SHARE THEM. You have a chance to share sweet rock music with your friends, who might BECOME fans of The Pretty Reckless. Use Taylor Momsen and her story as a gateway drug to get more people listening to rock. This is a teaching moment!

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