Overview
- Carrey, 63, and Momsen, 32, met publicly for the first time in a quarter century on Nov. 8 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater.
- On the carpet, Carrey told reporters, “We haven’t seen each other since the Grinch,” with Momsen noting the 25-year gap, according to KNX News.
- Carrey formally inducted Soundgarden, recalling hosting SNL in 1996 when the band performed and sharing that Chris Cornell gifted him a signed Fender Telecaster.
- Momsen sang “Rusty Cage” with Soundgarden’s surviving members and joined Brandi Carlile, Mike McCready, and Jerry Cantrell for “Black Hole Sun.”
- Coverage and official posts from outlets and the Rock Hall amplified the moment, while Momsen reflected that Carrey’s protectiveness on the Grinch set left a lasting impact.