Sixteen-year-old Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen is getting flack from fans for her racy wardrobe choices. But that hasn’t caused her character on the show to make better fashion choices! The TV star’s character continues to avoid age-appropriate clothing!

Before Taylor Momsen was known as Gossip Girl’s Jenny Humphrey, she was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in Potomac, Maryland. She made her first acting appearance in a Shake ‘N’ Bake commercial, and began picking up movie roles in films such as The Prophet’s Game and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

She attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Grade School, Herbert Hoover Middle School, and Winston Churchill High School. She also took dance lessons at COCA in St. Louis. Even during her career lulls, she still managed to add to her resume by tapping into her vocal talents and cashing in as a teen model with IMG Models.

Although her lead in a TV series never aired, her role as Jenny Humphrey in her current TV gig Gossip Girl has proven to be successful. Taylor also continues to expand the success of her band The Pretty Reckless with Interscope Records. As an actress, singer, and model, she’s sure to find continued success; let’s hope that Taylor’s fashion faux pas are overshadowed by her many talents!

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