The Dr. Seuss classic story got made into a live action movie. Let's see exactly How the Grinch Stole Christmas . From Google: "Grinch ( Jim Carrey ) lives in solitude just outside Whoville. He hates the townsfolk and despises Christmas. Cindy Lou ( Taylor Momsen ), a six-year-old girl who believes in the spirit of the festival, sets out to reform him."