Taylor Momsen wore her signature heavy eyeliner on the September cover of Teen Vogue. We're used to seeing Taylor as Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl but have also gotten a peek at her rock-n-roll side performing with her band The Pretty Reckless this Summer. Taylor talks about dating boys her age and how she almost became Hannah Montana. Here's more:
On her rock-n-roll look and sound: "I had long, pretty hair, and it didn't fit me. I'm pretty, but I'm not, like, a "pretty girl." So I pulled up a bunch of photos of Joan Jett and said, "Do that to my hair." There was a distinct change in my wardrobe, too, and I know people were a little, um, taken aback. But it wasn't me that changed—it was just that I decided to start being myself. Now I do my own makeup, my own hair, and dress myself, and it feels better ... I would never want to do something in music that isn't representing me—I'd feel like I was faking myself. I wanted to have it all done so I could say, "Here's who I am, either you like it or you don't."
On whether she's relieved she didn't get chosen for Hannah Montana after being a finalist: "I think it's a great opportunity for Miley, but yeah, I guess I am relieved. If I had gotten the part, it would be a very different show. It wouldn't have worked for me. I push back."
story and pictures courtesy by teen vogue
