‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’: The Actors You Forgot Starred in the Movie

A live-action version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas has become a modern holiday favorite – but many of its stars often go unnoticed.

Jim Carrey steals the show as the title character of the classic story Dr. Seuss, which hit theaters in November 2000. The film grossed more than $345 million worldwide, becoming the second-highest-grossing holiday film of all time since the 1990s. Home Alone. Although initially met with mixed reviews, How the Grinch Stole Christmas It scored nominations for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design at the 2001 Academy Awards – and took home the win for Best Makeup.

Most viewers remember Carrey’s unforgettable performance as the grumpy, green Whoville outcast, but he’s not the only big name to appear in the festive flick. Christine Baranski, Molly Shannon, Bryce Dallas Howard, Taylor Momsen and more generally the all-star cast of the comedy.

Scroll down to see more stars you might have forgotten were in it How the Grinch Stole Christmas.