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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Luke Reevey

Taylor Momsen issues update from hospital bed after poisonous spider bite

  • Taylor Momsen, known for her role in Gossip Girl and as the frontwoman of The Pretty Reckless, was admitted to hospital after being bitten by a venomous spider.
  • The incident occurred on Thursday (09 April), while she was on tour in Mexico.
  • The singer said that a “massive spider decided to take a chunk out of me”, leading to her require an antivenom shot.
  • She posted a video from a hospital bed, reassuring fans that “The show must go on”.
  • Her band is scheduled to support AC/DC at the Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City on Wednesday (15 April).

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