Think back to your own school days. Remember that adorable kid in your class who always made you blush? That is exactly who Cindy Lou Who was as an adult in Whoville.
Bryce Dallas Howard played the teenage Martha in the flashback scenes. She was the sweet, rosy-cheeked girl who had a massive crush on the young Grinch.
It is a tiny role, but it packs a surprising punch. You watch her giggle and blush, and you instantly remember your own first crush—the one that made you feel like you had butterflies in your stomach.
The Shock of Discovery
Here is where it gets really fun. Most people watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and have no idea that Bryce Dallas Howard is in it. She is completely hidden under that big red wig and perfect Whoville makeup.
You might be scrolling through IMDb one rainy afternoon. Or maybe you are watching a behind-the-scenes featurette. And then it hits you: “Wait, that’s her?”
It feels like finding a ten-dollar bill in an old winter coat. Suddenly, the movie gains a whole new layer of delight. It is a secret that only true fans get to share.
