Iconic Gossip Girl star revisits character for new project – can you guess who?
Gossip Girl’s former star, Taylor Momsen, surprised fans by revisiting her iconic character, Jenny Humphrey, for a project linked to her band, The Pretty Reckless. The 32-year-old actress, known for portraying Dan Humphrey’s younger sister, exited the series midway through the fourth season to focus on her music career with her band. Taylor’s recent venture merges her famous TV persona with her rock music endeavors, as she appears as Jenny on the cover of her band’s latest album, Dear God.
The pictures, which made rounds on social media platforms, showcase Taylor donning Jenny’s traditional private school outfit from the show’s earlier seasons. Adorned in a blue-and-green plaid skirt, a white T-shirt, a matching tie, high white socks, and black sneakers, the rocker managed to capture Jenny’s essence perfectly. Sporting her signature heavy eye makeup and blonde hair cascading straight down, Taylor sat at a school desk surrounded by song titles from the album, drawing accolades and excitement from her followers.
Online reactions hailed the homage to Gossip Girl, with one user exclaiming, “THIS IS EVERYTHING TO ME,” while another excitedly noted, “Jenny is alive omg.” As the lead singer of The Pretty Reckless, Taylor has evidently found a way to interweave her musical pursuits with her past acting endeavors, despite previously affirming her retirement from the screen. Disengaging from her childhood acting career, she explained her redirection towards music in an interview on her co-star Penn’s podcast, Podcrushed, emphasizing her newfound autonomy and passion for music over acting.
Despite her commitment to music, Taylor’s recent appearances in Jenny’s attire and her reenactment of Cindy Lou Who from How the Grinch Stole Christmas suggest a lingering fondness for her earlier roles. Having toured across the globe with her band, opening for AC/DC on their Power Up stadium tour, Taylor’s dynamic artistry continues to captivate audiences. As she prepares for the upcoming leg of the tour, her latest album cover not only pays tribute to her Gossip Girl character but also serves as a testament to her multifaceted talent and enduring legacy in the entertainment industry.