Taylor Momsen Hospitalized After Venomous Spider Bite During AC/DC Tour

Taylor Momsen, the lead singer of The Pretty Reckless, was hospitalized in Mexico City on April 14, 2026, after suffering a venomous spider bite. The incident occurred while she was touring with AC/DC for their Power Up tour. Momsen, 32, shared updates with her fans via Instagram, revealing that the bite had caused significant distress, requiring urgent medical intervention. "Hospital today, show tomorrow, poisonous spiders are NO BUENO," she wrote, emphasizing her commitment to performing despite the health scare.

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The spider bite, described by Momsen as a "massive spider" that took "a chunk out of" her leg, initially seemed manageable. However, the situation escalated, leading to her hospitalization. Doctors administered treatment to neutralize the venom and reduce swelling. Momsen humorously noted, "It wouldn’t be an AC/DC tour if I didn’t get bit…add it to the list! Spider woman? Batgirl?" This remark references a previous incident in 2024 when she was bitten by a bat during a performance in Spain, which also required medical attention and rabies shots.

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• April 7, 2026: Momsen is bitten by a spider before a performance at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City.

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• April 8, 2026: She shares the news of the bite on Instagram, joking about her situation.

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• April 14, 2026: Momsen posts an update showing the worsening condition of her leg, leading to her hospitalization.

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• April 15, 2026: She shares a photo from her hospital bed, indicating she spent the night for observation and treatment.

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Despite her hospitalization, Momsen expressed gratitude towards the medical staff, stating, "thank you to the amazing doctors who, well, they know." Her posts conveyed a mix of humor and determination to continue with the tour, as she reassured fans that the show would go on as planned.

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While there has been an outpouring of support from fans, some have raised concerns about the frequency of Momsen's animal-related injuries during tours. Comments from fans included light-hearted jokes about her unusual encounters with wildlife, with one remarking, "First a bat, now a spider."

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Following the scheduled performance in Mexico City, The Pretty Reckless will take a break before resuming their tour in North America in July. Momsen's health will be closely monitored as she recovers from this latest incident, with no cancellations announced for upcoming shows.

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• “She captioned the post: "Hospital today, show tomorrow, poisonous spiders are NO BUENO.” — Taylor Momsen, Lead Singer of The Pretty Reckless

Taylor Momsen hospitalized after 'poisonous spider' bite

• “So it wouldn’t be an AC/DC tour if I didn’t get bit…this time a massive spider decided to take a chunk out of me,” — Taylor Momsen, Lead Singer of The Pretty Reckless

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• “Thank you to the amazing doctors who, well, they know.” — Taylor Momsen, Lead Singer of The Pretty Reckless

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Momsen's resilience and humor in the face of these challenges continue to endear her to fans, as she navigates the complexities of life on tour.

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