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Grinch Energy? Jim Carrey Stopped Filming to Protect 7-Year-Old Taylor Momsen and We’re Obsessed
Taylor Momsen, who we all remember as the peak-adorable Cindy Lou Who, just dropped some tea on what it was actually like filming the 2000 holiday classic, and it’s basically the opposite of a “diva” story. Apparently, Jim Carrey wasn’t just staying in character as a mean green machine; he was lowkey acting as a self-appointed bodyguard for a then-7-year-old Taylor.
Jim Carrey Dead-Stopped the Set for a Stunt
During one specific scene involving a “scary stunt” that had the crew ready to roll, Carrey reportedly wasn’t feeling the vibes. Momsen revealed that Jim literally halted production because he felt the stunt was way too risky for a literal child. Imagine being the biggest star in the world and telling a massive studio to “pause” because you’re worried about your tiny costar’s safety—that’s main character energy in the best way possible.
“I Always Felt Really Safe With Jim”
Taylor, who eventually traded the Whoville ribbons for rockstar vibes in The Pretty Reckless, reflects on the experience as a core memory of feeling protected in a high-pressure industry. While the Grinch was busy trying to steal Christmas on screen, Carrey was busy making sure the set didn’t become a nightmare for a kid actor. It’s a refreshing reminder that even under all that green prosthetic makeup, Jim Carrey was 100% “the guy.”
Straight Talk
The TL;DR? Even though he was playing a Christmas-hating hermit, Jim Carrey was actually the ultimate protector on set, proving that his “scary” Grinch exterior was nothing compared to how much he cared about Taylor Momsen’s safety.
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