Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 4, 2025 · Entertainment

Taylor Momsen Unveils: Gossip Girl Star Goes Nude in Latest Music Video

The Pretty Reckless frontwoman Taylor Momsen went fully nude, aside from black body paint, for the music video for her hard rock band's first single in four years, For I Am Death

TAYLOR MOMSEN UNLEASHES HER WILD SIDE: PRETTY RECKLESS FRONTWOMAN GOES FULLY NUDE IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO

In a shocking move, Taylor Momsen, the 32-year-old lead singer of The Pretty Reckless, has stripped down to bare all - literally. In the music video for their new single "For I Am Death," Taylor is seen writhing on the floor, showcasing her sinewy curves and athletic physique, almost entirely naked except for a coat of black body paint.

This provocative visual is just the tip of the iceberg as The Pretty Reckless prepares to drop their highly-anticipated fifth studio album. Taylor's bandmates - guitarist Ben Phillips, bassist Mark Damon, and drummer Jamie Perkins - have been tight-lipped about the upcoming record, but sources close to the group reveal that it promises to be a game-changer.

On Wednesday, the 32-year-old Gossip Girl alum shared a behind-the-scenes mirror selfie while on the set of the short directed by Lewis Cater, and the single officially drops this Friday

"We've been working on this album for what feels like an eternity," says Ben Phillips in an exclusive interview. "It's going to be our best work yet, and we can't wait for fans to hear it."

But don't expect Taylor to give up any more secrets just yet. The enigmatic frontwoman remains tight-lipped about the new album, only hinting that it will be a wild ride. "Stay tuned," she teases on her social media channels. "This is just the beginning, and the next 12 months are going to be insane."

The Pretty Reckless has had an incredible run so far, selling over 1 million records worldwide and boasting an impressive 2.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Their last studio album was released in 2016, but fans have been eagerly awaiting new music from the band.

In it, Taylor writhes on the floor while showcasing the sinewy curves of her slim 5ft8in figure

To get a taste of what's to come, Taylor will be performing a cover of Bad Company's classic hit "All Right Now" on October 24th's Can't Get Enough: A Tribute To Bad Company. But don't expect any hints about their own new material just yet - that will have to wait until the album drops.

In related news, Taylor has been keeping busy with her acting career, albeit in a more limited capacity than fans may remember. After concluding her role as Jenny Humphrey on The CW's teen drama Gossip Girl, she stepped away from acting to focus on music and touring.

But it seems that some old habits die hard - according to sources close to the show, Taylor has been keeping tabs on her former co-star Blake Lively, who has been embroiled in a very public feud with her director Justin Baldoni. It's no secret that Taylor and Blake have had their differences in the past, and it seems they're still not seeing eye-to-eye.

For I Am Death is presumed to be the first single off the Pretty Reckless' upcoming fifth studio album

"Blake's been trying to get back into the good books of the Gossip Girl crew," says an insider. "But Taylor's not having it. She knows all about Blake's manipulative tactics, and she's not afraid to speak out."

This feud has been brewing for months, with both women taking subtle digs at each other on social media. It seems that Taylor is finally ready to put the drama behind her - but will Blake be willing to do the same?

For now, fans can focus on The Pretty Reckless' new music and Taylor's unapologetic approach to art and life. "I'm not interested in being a 'nice girl'," she says in an interview with Penn Badgley's podcast Podcrushed. "I want to be remembered as someone who took risks, who pushed boundaries."

Momsen teased on Loudwire Nights last Friday: 'It might be...you might be onto something there. I can't tell you. There's so much to say and so much I'm not allowed to say'

It looks like that's exactly what she'll do.

Sources:

  • Taylor Momsen, The Pretty Reckless
  • Ben Phillips, guitarist for The Pretty Reckless (exclusive interview)
  • Insider close to the band (anonymous)

On August 21, the singer-rhythm guitarist and her bandmates finished their 15-month stint opening for AC/DC's $75.8M-grossing, 61-date Power Up Tour

Taylor released her first song Where Are You Christmas? in 2000 at the tender age of seven for the soundtrack of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, in which she starred as Cindy Lou Who (L) opposite Jim Carrey (R)

Momsen retired from acting after concluding her role as Jenny Humphrey in Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage's teen drama Gossip Girl, which aired for six seasons spanning 2007-2012 on The CW

The Missouri-born rocker told Penn Badgley (pictured) on his podcast Podcrushed in 2023: '[Acting] was a childhood thing that I got put into when I was two years old. I wasn't making my own choices then'

Taylor continued: 'And literally, as soon as I got to an age where I could make my own decision — it was like a click. I woke up one morning and went,

Momsen hadn't reunited with her 38-year-old onscreen brother since they 'filmed that uncomfortable wedding finale scene [with] you and Blake [Lively]'