If you're a fan of teen dramas, then you know how iconic this was. Gossip. From 2007 to 2012, the CW series fed us endless scandals, lies, and bad behavior from rich kids. It was truly the definition of dirty television.
Taylor Momsen – who played Dan's younger sister Jenny – left the series in dramatic fashion in the season three finale, then appeared as a recurring character for part of the fourth season before leaving completely.
Well, Upper East Siders, we finally have our answer. About the new episode of the Alex Cooper series Call her dad On the podcast, the Pretty Reckless singer revealed why she decided to say goodbye to Jenny Humphrey, and honestly, it makes a lot of sense.
Momsen, who was only 13 years old when Gossip a pilot episode was filmed in which it was said that the “sudden, intense” fame and attention she received plunged her into an “identity crisis”.
Taylor explained that as she got older, she became much more interested in pursuing a music career with her band.
“I knew I had to leave, but at the same time leaving such a thriving career was not easy,” she continued.
In the end, the actor went to Gossip creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, who agreed to write her out of the series. “I really have to give them credit for doing this for me because they didn't have to do it,” she said. “They wrote me out of the show so I could go on tour and be in the band.”
However, VAT is not enough Say goodbye to Jenny Humphrey forever. She returned as a guest in the series finale, making a brief appearance at Dan and Serena's wedding.
