The tragedy of the Grinch: How cast of the beloved Christmas movie have been cursed by early death, drug abuse, sexual misconduct allegations
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It's one of the most classic festive films of all time, with many families set to watch it again this December. However, while How the Grinch Stole Christmas, a 2000 adaptation of Dr Seuss's 1957 book brings millions of viewers cheer each year, the same cannot be said for its cast.
![[Actress Taylor Momsen's image today is a far cry from the cheery youngster who appeared in How the Grinch Stole Christmas]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/18/65741265-14210005-Actress_Taylor_Momsen_s_image_today_is_a_far_cry_from_the_cheery-m-1_1734633871655.jpg)
Those who starred in the Yuletide flick have suffered a myriad of difficulties, including a tragically early death for Josh Ryan Evans - who played baby Grinch - and passed away just two years after the movie debuted. Elsewhere, Taylor Momsen, who played the adorable Cindy Lou, has spoken about dealing with depression and substance abuse amid her stardom.
![[The star's profile skyrocketed again when she landed the part of preppy teenage socialite Jenny Humphrey in the show, Gossip Girl (pictured appearing on the show in 2007)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/18/65747559-14210005-The_star_s_profile_skyrocketed_again_when_she_landed_the_part_of-m-2_1734634737386.jpg)
And Jim Carrey - who played the titular anti-hero - has weathered scandal after unsavoury allegations surrounding the tragic suicide of his on-off girlfriend. Meanwhile Christine Baranski, who starred as the protagonist's childhood crush, has admitted she found it 'tough' to deal with the grief of losing her husband in 2014.
![[Taylor Momsen's heart has always been in music and in 2009 her band The Pretty Reckless landed a deal with Interscope Records. (Above, pictured at events in 2022)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/18/14/65629563-14197825-Momsen_s_heart_has_always_been_in_music_and_in_2009_her_band_The-a-9_1734531703518.jpg)
Here, FEMAIL looks at the challenges faced by those in the film, and where they are now... Cindy Lou (played by Taylor Momsen) is seen listening to the Grinch (portrayed by actor Jim Carrey) in a scene from the 2000 film How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Actress Taylor Momsen's image today is a far cry from the cheery youngster who appeared in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
![[Away from the stage, candid snaps show her meeting with friends, going to the gym and taking some well-earned rest]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/19/65741261-14210005-Away_from_the_stage_candid_snaps_show_the_former_actress_meeting-m-3_1734635595867.jpg)
