Gracie Abrams has been launched to stardom thanks to all her hard work and talent. This year, she opened 49 Eras shows for the iconic Taylor Swift and even appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
However, nothing could have prepared her parents for the success she has enjoyed this year, and she has revealed how her father, a showbiz person himself, reacted to her rise to fame.
Is Gracie Abrams Considered a “Nepo Baby” Due to Her Famous Parents?
Gracie Abrams has attained fame, but she did it all on her own, even though she could easily have been a Nepo-baby with her parents’ influence. She said about her parent’s reaction to her fame: “They’re like, ‘What in the world?’ But it’s really sweet.”
Her parents, Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams, recently turned up at Madison Square Garden in New York City to support their daughter. While there, her father was swarmed by fans demanding selfies, not because of his career achievements but because he fathered Gracie. That does not happen often in Hollywood, making her case all the more remarkable.
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Gracie Abrams on How Her Mother Influenced Her Career
While it is true that Gracie Abrams is far from being a nepo-baby, she has admitted that both of her parents have been influential since she pursued a career in the entertainment industry.
The talented singer described her mother, Katie McGrath, as “The toughest person I know, and not a softie.” “The way that she treats people is how I want to treat people, and for me to see her be that way towards this community that cares so much about the music…” she said, after seeing how her mother interacted with her fans at the New York concert.
“Her support and encouragement of my writing my whole life is the reason that I’m doing any of this now,” Gracie added. Gracie has been very vocal about her admiration and respect for her mother. She once told Glamour magazine that the older she gets, the more she wants to be like her mother.
“To see her fearlessness in these spaces is something that inevitably has guided me as a woman,” she said.
How Gracie Abrams’ Father Influenced Her Career
As for how her father has influenced her career, Gracie highlighted her dad’s work as the inspiration behind the storytelling in her music. “There’s a privilege in having even grown up around the knowledge of what the entertainment world looks like at all,” she once said while discussing her start in songwriting.
“I feel really lucky that I grew up in a house where there was an adult in my life who was telling stories all the time,” she continued. “To know that that doesn’t have to end when you’re a kid.
Who Are Gracie Abrams’ Parents?
Gracie Abrams is one of the lucky few on earth born to well-off and influential parents. Her dad, J.J., is known for his work as a co-creator of shows. Some of his credits include “Lost” and “Alias,” and he has directed several Star Wars films.
Her mom, Katie, is a former political aide. She began her career in Washington, D.C., where she held positions at notable firms. Today, J.J. and Katie are the co-CEOs of Bad Robot Productions, where they produce various TV shows and films.
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The married couple are also the founders of the J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath Family Foundation, which was established in 2012. Through it, they have created grants and funds to support different causes, including abortion rights and social justice initiatives. Aside from Gracie Abrams, the pair have two other children: Henry and August
How Long Is “The Secret of Us Tour?”
“The Secret of Us” tour is scheduled to last almost a year. The tour began on September 5, 2024, in Portland, United States, and it will end on August 27, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. It supports Gracie Abram’s second studio album, “The Secret of Us” (2024).
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