Who is Mckenna Grace Age ?
Born on June 25, 2006, in Grapevine, Texas, Mckenna Grace is the only child of Ross Burge, an orthopedic surgeon, and Crystal Grace, a medical sales representative.
Early Interests and Influences
Grace’s interest in acting began at the age of four when her great-grandmother gifted her a collection of Shirley Temple films. She was home-schooled and trained in cheerleading, gymnastics, tap, and ballet.
Early Acting Career
Grace began acting at the age of five and moved to Los Angeles with her family to pursue a career in film and television. Her first role was in a commercial.
Notable Early Roles
Her early roles included Jasmine Bernstein in Disney XD’s Crash & Bernstein (2012–2014) and Faith Newman in The Young and the Restless (2013–2015).
Success with Gifted (2017)
Grace’s performance as a gifted child in Gifted garnered critical acclaim, earning her a Critics’ Choice nomination for Best Young Performer.
Expanding into Diverse Genres
She appeared in I, Tonya (2017), Troop Zero (2019), and Captain Marvel (2019), demonstrating her versatility across genres from drama to superhero films.
Horror Projects and Becoming career
Grace became known in horror with roles in The Bad Seed (2018), The Haunting of Hill House (2018), and Annabelle Comes Home (2019), earning her the title of “Scream Queen”.
The Handmaid’s Tale and Emmy nomination
For her role as Esther Keyes in The Handmaid’s Tale (2021–2022), Grace received an Emmy nomination, becoming the youngest child nominee for a guest acting Emmy.
Ghostbusters role and critical acclaim
She starred as Phoebe Spengler in Ghostbusters Afterlife (2021) and reprised the role in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024), earning her critical acclaim and a Critics’ Choice Super Award nomination.
Producer and screenwriter credits
Grace wrote, produced, and starred in The Bad Seed Returns (2022). She is one of the youngest producers to work on projects such as Rabbit Cake.
Upcoming Film Projects
Future projects include Spider & Jessie, 99 Days, Everything I Never Did, Perfect and Anniversary, showing her range from dramas to thrillers.
Music Changes
signing with Photo Finish Records in 2020, Grace began pursuing a music career, debuting with the single “Haunted House” featured in Ghostbusters Afterlife (2021).Music Releases and Genres
Music Releases and Genres
in 2023, she released two EPs, Bittersweet 16 and Autumn Leaves, exploring pop rock, folk, and themes such as heartbreak and self-reflection.
Music Influences in life
Her musical influences include Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, and Conan Gray. Radiohead and Mitski also inspired the emotional tone of her music.
Creative Process and Songwriting
Grace uses songwriting as a therapeutic outlet and creates playlists to help her connect with characters. Her music is often inspired by personal experiences, such as struggling with scoliosis.
Awards and Recognition
Grace has received numerous accolades, including a Critics’ Choice Movie Award and nominations for an Emmy and awards from the Hollywood Critics Association.
Personal Challenges and Advocacy
Diagnosed with scoliosis at age 12, Grace underwent spine surgery in 2022. Her experience inspired her single “Self Dysmorphia,” which discussed body image issues.
Public Reception and Legacy
Critics have praised her for bringing depth and emotional maturity to roles. Publications such as IndieWire and The Hollywood Reporter have recognized her as one of the top young actors.
Media and Social Media Presence
Grace maintains a monitored social media presence. Her accounts, managed by her mother, balance a desire for privacy with connecting with fans.
Values and personal life
A vegetarian, Grace values her privacy as a teenager in order to “figure herself out”. She loves spending time with her family and finds stability in a supportive home environment.
