Jim Carrey and How the Grinch Stole Christmas co-star Taylor Momsen reunited this month for the first time in 25 years — and the unexpected circumstances bringing them together felt like a holiday miracle.

On Nov. 17, 2000, Universal Pictures released Ron Howard ‘s live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss ‘ 1957 children’s book of the same name that had previously been the basis for the 1966 animated TV special. Despite some grumbling from critics , the movie was a smash. It collected $346 million worldwide and was the year’s highest-grossing title domestically, in addition to winning the Oscar for best makeup, en route to becoming a holiday favorite. The feature stars Carrey as the titular green outcast who despises Christmas and Momsen as young Whoville resident Cindy Lou Who.

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