Mckenna Grace

Mckenna Grace launched her professional acting career at the tender age of five and quickly made a name for herself in the industry. She starred in the 2017 film "Gifted," which marked a significant milestone in her career. Grace's talent for portraying intense roles was further demonstrated in horror films such as "The Bad Seed" and "The Haunting of Hill House." She also received critical acclaim for her performance as Phoebe Spengler in "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" and "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," earning a nomination for the Critics' Choice Super Award. Displaying her versatility, Grace portrayed Esther Keyes in "The Handmaid's Tale" and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.

Grace's creative abilities extend beyond acting, as evidenced by her work on "The Bad Seed Returns," a film she wrote, executive-produced, and starred in. She also played Jan Broberg in "A Friend of the Family" and lent her voice to the animated film "Scoob!". In 2025, she starred in "Regretting You" and was cast in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping." Grace's musical side emerged when she signed with Photo Finish Records in 2020 and released her debut single "Haunted House" in 2021, which was featured on the "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" soundtrack. In 2023, she released two extended plays, "Bittersweet 16" and "Autumn Leaves," delving into pop rock and folk music, respectively.

Grace's accolades and experience in the industry have solidified her as a key influencer among younger audiences. She has been recognized as one of the most successful and prolific child actors of her generation, with IndieWire naming her one of the best child television actors in 2018. In addition to her acting and music careers, Grace has been an advocate for body positivity, often discussing themes of heartache, body image, and social anxiety in her music.