‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’: Forgotten Actors Who Starred in the Movie

Live action version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas has become a modern holiday favorite – but many of its stars are often overlooked.

Jim Carrey steal the show as the main character in the classic tale of Dr. Seuss, which hit theaters in November 2000. The film grossed over $345 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing holiday film of the 1990s. Home alone. Although initially met with mixed reviews, How the Grinch Stole Christmas it received nominations for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design at the 2001 Academy Awards — and won for Best Makeup.

Most viewers remember Carrey’s unforgettable performance as the exploding, green Whoville, but he’s not the only big name to appear at the festival. Christine Baranski, Molly Shannon, Bryce Dallas Howard, Taylor Momsen and others revolving around prominent comic characters.

Scroll down to see more stars you may have forgotten existed How the Grinch Stole Christmas.