Gracie Abrams reflected on the advantages she had growing up as the daughter of successful parents in the entertainment industry while pursuing a music career.
In an interview with The New York Times‘ podcast “Popcast,” Gracie started by addressing how fortunate she is to be doing what she loves.
The singer opened up on a podcast. By: @The New York Times/Popcast/Instagram
“The nepo stuff is obviously in the discourse, appropriately,” the “Hit the Wall” singer said. “I think about the privilege there, and it’s like, I had a safety net, and that allowed me the ability to experiment, and to concentrate, and I had the gift of time to dedicate to doing this thing I loved. I wasn’t growing up afraid financially, and that’s the biggest deal.”
She then addressed the fact that both of her parents are well-known and well-connected in her chosen field (or at least in its general vicinity). Her father, J.J. Abrams, is the filmmaker behind Star Trek, several Star Wars movies and Cloverfield, among others. Her mother, Katie McGrath, is co-CEO of her husband’s production company.
Gracie receives flak as a ‘nepo baby.’ By: @gracieabrams/Instagram
“And then, the specific household that I was born to, with my parents both having worked in the entertainment industry for as long as I’ve been alive, there is just this vocabulary that I was so lucky to grow up with,” Gracie said. “So, like, when I see people pointing that out, it’s like, I get it, hardcore.”
She then went on to comment on the memes, trolling and criticism she’s on the receiving end of online.
“The, like, jokes and things, I also understand the — you know… I’m like, ‘Go crazy,’” she said. “Like, I understand the tone of the internet. I feel very lucky doing what I’m lucky enough to do today. I feel support when I’m playing a show. Or when I’m with my friends. I have a suspicion that people who either enjoy or just spend their time that way on the internet, the likelihood of them not getting support elsewhere is quite high. And so I really, actually, back to the attempting to not take things so personally point — all of what’s valid I feel and I know. And also lots of criticism, like I’ve had that thought but ten times worse.”
She also spoke about online trolling. By: @gracieabrams/Instagram
Many Instagram commenters praised Gracie’s response, including The Office actor Zach Woods, who wrote, “Classy thoughtful answer.”
Gracie is a Gen Z favorite, having risen to musical fame over the last several years. A whole bunch of her songs have made the Billboard charts, including “Close to You,” “Hit the Wall,” “I Love You, I’m Sorry” and “Us,” featuring Taylor Swift.
Speaking of the pop star, Gracie also opened for her during several dates on the Eras Tour.
Gracie has been dating actor Paul Mescal since 2024.
Gracie has been dating Paul Mescal since 2024. By: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA
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