Here are the main cast members of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000):

Principal roles

• Jim Carrey as the Grinch, the green, Christmas‑hating recluse on Mount Crumpit.

• Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou Who, the young Who girl who believes there is more to Christmas than presents.

• Jeffrey Tambor as Mayor Augustus MayWho, the self‑important mayor of Whoville.

• Christine Baranski as Martha May Whovier, the Grinch’s sophisticated love interest and Whoville neighbor.

• Bill Irwin as Lou Lou Who, Cindy Lou’s father and the town postmaster.

• Molly Shannon as Betty Lou Who, Cindy Lou’s mother and Lou’s wife.

• Clint Howard as Whobris, the mayor’s obsequious aide.

• Josh Ryan Evans as the 8‑year‑old Grinch in flashbacks.

• Mindy Sterling as Clarnella (also called Clair Nella/Clarnella Who), one of the Grinch’s adoptive mothers.

• Rachel Winfree as Rose Who, the Grinch’s other adoptive mother.

• Anthony Hopkins as the film’s narrator.

For the dog Max, the role is credited simply to “Kelley” in the main cast listings.