Taylor Momsen Bares Abs, Earns Applause for Her Rock-Solid Image Through the Years
Taylor Momsen’s rare red-carpet return at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards was as dramatic as it was memorable. The 32-year-old is notoriously selective about her public appearances, with the awards show marking the first time she’s attended a major media event this year. Momsen’s chiseled abs became the talk of the night as fans celebrated her consistency in Hollywood.
Taylor Momsen doesn’t let stardom change her, and fans love it
On September 7, Momsen arrived at UBS Arena in a bold gothic-inspired ensemble. She paired a sheer black bralette with a leather maxi skirt with a high slit. The low-waisted look showed off her sculpted abs, which she credits to a stringent routine of boxing and daily workouts. Momsen joked to Page Six that her motivation was to channel Buffy the Vampire Slayer strength and discipline.
The Pretty Reckless frontwoman accessorized with chunky platform boots, layered silver necklaces, studded belts, and a heavy smoky eye. Momsen revealed that her new video for “For I Am Death” inspired her VMA styling. In the music video, she appears nude as a deliberate artistic choice meant to convey purity and timelessness.
Fans loved the look, with one commenting on Reddit, “She is CONSISTENT.” Another wrote, “Love this look and also how the Smokey eyes/raccoon makeup still holds up after all this time! Go off!” They noted that Momsen has been doing the same makeup since she portrayed Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl approximately 15 years ago. “That is one consistent woman,” with another fan commenting, “She’s not new to this, she’s true to this.”
Momsen’s appearance stood out among the night’s bold looks. She joined other edgy red carpet statements and behind-the-scenes moments featuring major stars, even sharing backstage camaraderie with Yungblud.
What has Taylor Momsen been up to?
Momsen attended the VMAs to promote her forthcoming fifth studio album with The Pretty Reckless, Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute To Bad Company. Slated to release on October 24, 2025, the single, “For I Am Death,” is her first in four years. The aforementioned music video featuring Momsen completely nude and covered in black body paint signals a bold new era for the rocker.
Previously, The Pretty Reckless released its fourth album, Death by Rock and Roll, in February 2021. It earned critical praise and helped Momsen’s band become the first female-fronted act with five No. 1 singles on the mainstream rock charts.
