Taylor Momsen and Jim Carrey’s ‘Grinch’ Reunion Kicks Off a Whoville-Sized 25th Anniversary

The holiday season just got an extra dash of green. Taylor Momsen and Jim Carrey—Cindy Lou Who and the Grinch himself—shared a warm red-carpet reunion over the weekend of November 8, 2025, marking their first public meet-up since the live-action classic hit theaters in 2000. The moment landed as a perfect prologue to a robust slate of 25th-anniversary celebrations rolling through December, reminding fans why this story keeps hearts growing three sizes, year after year.

A Sweet Full-Circle Moment for Taylor Momsen, Jim Carrey, and ‘The Grinch’

Photos from the weekend captured Momsen, now a touring rocker and bandleader, greeting Carrey with genuine delight—an image that neatly bridges two eras of the film’s legacy: the wide-eyed child who asked “Where Are You Christmas?” and the transformational performance that turned a rubber-faced icon into a surprisingly tender grouch. For viewers who first discovered the film as kids (and now share it with their own families), the reunion offered something rarer than nostalgia: continuity. Two decades on, the collaborators who defined Whoville for a generation still share easy affection, and that warmth reads as the truest sequel the movie could have.

25th Anniversary Plans: Big-Screen Return and Upgraded Home Release

To mark the milestone, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) is set for a limited theatrical re-release beginning December 12, 2025, giving fans a chance to experience the snow-dusted sets, intricate makeup, and bustling Whoville cityscapes as they were meant to be seen—towering and twinkling. An upgraded 4K home edition is also rolling out for collectors who want the film’s color-saturated production design and meticulous creature work at its sharpest. For families mapping out December traditions, this pairing—cinema outing plus keep-forever disc—makes the anniversary feel like an event rather than a mere calendar note.

Key Dates at a Glance

• Nov 8–9, 2025: Carrey and Momsen reunite on a high-profile red carpet.

• Dec 12, 2025: 25th-anniversary theatrical re-release begins (limited engagement).

• December 2025: 4K/collector’s editions roll out for home libraries.

(Schedules are subject to change.)

Taylor Momsen Revisits “Where Are You Christmas?”—With Guitars Turned Up

Leaning into the moment, Taylor Momsen has reimagined “Where Are You Christmas?” with a rock edge, folding the ballad’s yearning into a fuller, grittier arrangement that reflects where she is now as an artist. The new version functions like a musical reunion with her younger self: same melody and message, different musculature. For longtime fans, it’s a satisfying answer to a 25-year-old question; for new listeners, it’s a seasonal single that can sit comfortably beside modern holiday playlists without feeling like a museum piece.

Why Jim Carrey’s Grinch Still Endures

Holiday staples don’t last by accident. Carrey’s portrayal remains sticky in the culture because it balances maximalist comedy with an unexpectedly humane arc. Under layers of prosthetics and a shock of chartreuse fur, the character’s motivations stay legible: isolation, wounded pride, the fragile armor of sarcasm. The film’s production scale—hand-built Whoville streets, hundreds of background performances, blizzards of props—gives the story an immersive feel that animation and CGI often chase but rarely match. Add in a moral that’s earned rather than preached, and you have a movie that survives meme cycles and keeps converting fresh audiences every December.

What the Reunion Signals for Fans—and What It Doesn’t

A reunion this charming inevitably sparks talk of a sequel. As of now, the anniversary is squarely focused on celebration and preservation: theatrical encore, pristine home release, and musical tributes. That’s not a letdown; it’s a chance to appreciate the original’s craftsmanship on the big screen, listen to a beloved song evolve in real time, and share the experience with a new generation. If anything, the renewed attention underlines how well the 2000 film still plays—funny without being cynical, sentimental without sugar shock.

How to Make the Most of the ‘Grinch’ 25th

• Plan a theater night during the limited run to catch the production design in full scale.

• Pair it with the 4K edition for behind-the-scenes features and upgraded picture.

• Spin the new “Where Are You Christmas?” to hear how Momsen reframes the classic with a modern rock palette.

• Make it a double feature with your favorite animated Grinch to trace how the character morphs across mediums while keeping his prickly charm.

The Holiday Spirit, Recharged

Between the red-carpet reunion of Taylor Momsen and Jim Carrey, the December 12 big-screen return, and fresh music to soundtrack tree-trimming nights, the Grinch is having a banner anniversary. The story’s heart remains the same: community softening cynicism, kindness disarming bravado. Twenty-five years later, Whoville’s lesson lands as crisply as ever—maybe because, every so often, the people who first brought it to life step back into the light and remind us why it mattered in the first place.