History of Mckenna Grace in Timeline
Mckenna Grace is an American actress and singer known for her early roles as Jasmine Bernstein in "Crash & Bernstein" and Faith Newman in "The Young and the Restless." Her breakthrough role came in 2017 with "Gifted," where she played a child prodigy, earning her a Critics' Choice Movie Award nomination for Best Young Performer. Grace has continued to build a successful career in film and television, showcasing her talent across various genres.
1954: Reference to the novel
The Bad Seed film from 1956, which Mckenna Grace remade in 2018, was an adaptation of William March's 1954 novel.
1956: Reference to the original film
In 2018, Grace starred in The Bad Seed, a remake of the 1956 film of the same name.
1973: Linda Blair in The Exorcist
In 2022, Grace reprised her role as Esther in the fifth season of The Handmaid's Tale. Den of Geek favorably compared her screams in the season's sixth episode to those of Linda Blair in The Exorcist (1973).
1984: Ghostbusters Movie
In 2021, Grace had a leading role in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), the sequel to Ghostbusters (1984).
1985: The Handmaid's Tale Book
In 2021, Grace began recurring on The Handmaid's Tale, an adaptation of the 1985 novel of the same name.
1989: Ghostbusters II Movie
In 2021, Grace had a leading role in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), the sequel to Ghostbusters II (1989).
2001: Watched I am Sam to prepare for Gifted role
To prepare for her role in Gifted, Grace watched movies about child prodigies, including I am Sam (2001).
2002: Watched In America to prepare for Gifted role
To prepare for her role in Gifted, Grace watched movies about child prodigies, including In America (2002).
June 25, 2006: Mckenna Grace Born
On June 25, 2006, Mckenna Grace was born. She is an American actress and singer.
2012: Parts in Crash & Bernstein
In 2012, Grace secured parts in Crash & Bernstein.
2013: Film debut in Goodbye World
In 2013, Grace made her film debut in Goodbye World, a comedy-drama that received negative reviews.
2013: Role in The Young and the Restless
In 2013, Mckenna Grace began her role as Faith Newman in the soap opera The Young and the Restless.
2014: Role in Crash & Bernstein ended
In 2014, Mckenna Grace reprised her role as Jasmine Bernstein in Crash & Bernstein's second season, playing the role until the show ended.
September 2015: Joined the cast of Gifted
In September 2015, Grace joined the cast of the drama film Gifted as Mary Adler, an intellectually gifted seven-year-old. She was selected for her childlike charm and chemistry with Chris Evans.
2015: Critically Acclaimed Films
According to Rotten Tomatoes, Mckenna Grace's critically acclaimed films include Frankenstein (2015).
2015: Recurring Role in The Young and the Restless
Between 2013 and 2015, Grace had a recurring role as Faith Newman on The Young and the Restless. In 2015, she also portrayed young Caroline Forbes in The Vampire Diaries.
2015: The Young and the Restless ended
In 2015, Mckenna Grace's role as Faith Newman in the soap opera The Young and the Restless concluded.
2016: Appearance in Three Films
In 2016, Grace appeared in three films: Mr. Church, The Angry Birds Movie, and Independence Day: Resurgence, all of which received negative reviews.
2016: Inspired to Play Ukulele
In 2016, Mckenna Grace was inspired to begin playing the ukulele after watching Grace Vanderwaal win America's Got Talent.
2017: Critically Acclaimed Films
According to Rotten Tomatoes, Mckenna Grace's critically acclaimed films include Gifted (2017), I, Tonya (2017).
2017: Gifted became her breakthrough role
In 2017, Gifted became her breakthrough role. For her performance, Grace received a nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer.
2017: Recognition for I, Tonya
In 2017, Grace gained recognition for playing a younger version of a character in I, Tonya.
2017: Portrayed young Tonya Harding in I, Tonya
In 2017, Grace portrayed the younger version of Tonya Harding in the biopic I, Tonya. She said that it was the most difficult role she had ever undertaken physically.
2017: Starred in Gifted
In 2017, Mckenna Grace starred as a child prodigy in the movie Gifted, which was a breakthrough for her. She also received a nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer.
September 2018: The Bad Seed Premiere on Lifetime
In September 2018, Mckenna Grace starred in The Bad Seed, a remake of the 1956 film, and critics commended her performance.
2018: Roles in The Haunting of Hill House and The Bad Seed
In 2018, Grace played younger versions of characters in The Haunting of Hill House and starred in The Bad Seed.
2018: Starred in The Haunting of Hill House
In 2018, Grace starred in Netflix's horror series The Haunting of Hill House, and she also made a guest appearance on Chilling Adventures of Sabrina's holiday special. During this time, she began recurring on Young Sheldon.
2018: Cited as one of the best child television actors
In 2018, IndieWire cited Mckenna Grace as one of the best child television actors at the time. Also, The Hollywood Reporter named her one of the top 30 stars under age 18 in 2018.
2018: The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Mckenna Grace and Kiernan Shipka shared a feature in 2018's The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
2019: Critically Acclaimed Films
According to Rotten Tomatoes, Mckenna Grace's critically acclaimed films include Captain Marvel (2019), Troop Zero (2019).
2019: Appeared in Three Films
In 2019, Grace appeared in Troop Zero, Captain Marvel, and Annabelle Comes Home.
2019: Starred in Annabelle Comes Home
In 2019, Grace starred in Annabelle Comes Home, the seventh installment in The Conjuring Universe.
2019: Lead roles in Troop Zero and Annabelle Comes Home
In 2019, Grace took on lead roles in Troop Zero and Annabelle Comes Home, while also portraying younger versions of characters in Captain Marvel.
2019: Named one of the top stars under age 18
The Hollywood Reporter named Mckenna Grace one of the top 30 stars under age 18 in 2019.
2020: Inspired to Write Music
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mckenna Grace was inspired to start writing her own music after listening and emotionally connecting to Conan Gray's album Kid Krow in 2020.
2020: Wrote The Bad Seed Returns
In 2020, Grace and her father wrote the script for The Bad Seed Returns.
2020: Signed with Photo Finish Records
In 2020, Grace signed with Photo Finish Records.
2020: Voiced Young Daphne Blake in Scoob!
In 2020, Grace voiced the younger Daphne Blake in Scoob!.
April 27, 2021: Premiere of The Handmaid's Tale Season 4
On April 27, 2021, the fourth season of The Handmaid's Tale premiered, featuring Grace as Esther Keyes, an abused 14-year-old.
November 2021: Release of "Haunted House" Single and Music Video
In November 2021, Mckenna Grace released her debut single, "Haunted House", alongside a music video. The song was co-written with Lily Kincade and produced by Nathaniel Motte.
November 19, 2021: Theatrical Release of Ghostbusters: Afterlife
On November 19, 2021, Ghostbusters: Afterlife was released theatrically, featuring Grace in a leading role as Phoebe Spengler. She was nominated for the Critics' Choice Super Award for Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie.
2021: Released Debut Single
In 2021, Grace released her debut single, "Haunted House", as part of the Ghostbusters: Afterlife soundtrack.
2021: Took a College Course
In 2021, Grace took a college course on media aesthetics where she had to repeatedly write about The Handmaid's Tale without mentioning her work on the show.
2021: Nomination for The Handmaid's Tale
In 2021, Grace was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for playing Esther Keyes in The Handmaid's Tale.
March 2022: Joins the cast of A Friend of the Family
In March 2022, Mckenna Grace joined the cast of Peacock's true crime miniseries A Friend of the Family as Jan Broberg, sharing the role with Hendrix Yancey. Grace worked alongside Broberg, who produced the show, and she described the role as emotionally and physically exhausting.
August 2022: Scoob! Holiday Haunt canceled
In August 2022, the follow-up to Scoob!, Scoob! Holiday Haunt, which Grace was set to reprise her role in, was canceled.
September 5, 2022: Premiere of The Bad Seed Returns
On September 5, 2022, The Bad Seed Returns premiered on Lifetime. Grace reprised her role as Emma and also served as executive producer.
October 6, 2022: A Friend of the Family Premieres
On October 6, 2022, A Friend of the Family, starring Mckenna Grace as Jan Broberg, premiered to positive critical reviews. Critics praised Grace's portrayal of vulnerability and growing dread in her character.
October 2022: Underwent Spinal Surgery
In October 2022, Mckenna Grace underwent spinal surgery, which reduced the curvature of her spine to six degrees, after being diagnosed with scoliosis at age 12.
November 18, 2022: Release of "Self Dysmorphia"
On November 18, 2022, Mckenna Grace released "Self Dysmorphia", inspired by her struggles with scoliosis.
December 2022: Performance on The Today Show
In December 2022, Mckenna Grace performed the song "Self Dysmorphia" on The Today Show.
2022: Wrote, Executive Produced, and Starred in The Bad Seed Returns
In 2022, Grace wrote, executive produced, and starred in The Bad Seed Returns, and portrayed Jan Broberg in A Friend of the Family.
2022: Maintaining a Private Personal Life
In 2022, Mckenna Grace stated that she prefers to maintain a more private personal life to ensure she can have a childhood and figure herself out as a teenager.
2022: Yahoo! Entertainment called her "one of the most successful and prolific child actors of her generation"
In 2022, Yahoo! Entertainment called Mckenna Grace "one of the most successful and prolific child actors of her generation", and TheWrap dubbed her a scream queen.
March 3, 2023: Release of Bittersweet 16 EP
On March 3, 2023, Mckenna Grace's debut extended play (EP), titled Bittersweet 16, was released.
May 12, 2023: Crater Released on Disney+
On May 12, 2023, Crater, a science fiction adventure film starring Mckenna Grace as Addison, was released on Disney+. Grace decided to sign onto the film after the screenplay made her cry. Critics considered Grace to be the film's finest performer.
October 13, 2023: Release of Autumn Leaves EP
On October 13, 2023, Mckenna Grace's second EP, Autumn Leaves, was released.
2023: Critically Acclaimed Films
According to Rotten Tomatoes, Mckenna Grace's critically acclaimed films include Crater (2023), Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023).
2023: Released Two Extended Plays
In 2023, Grace released two extended plays: Bittersweet 16 and Autumn Leaves, exploring pop rock and folk sounds, respectively.
March 2024: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Released
In March 2024, Mckenna Grace reprised her role as Phoebe in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Grace analyzed Harold Ramis's performance as Egon Spengler in preparation for the role.
2024: Portrayed Phoebe Spengler in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
In 2024, Grace portrayed Phoebe Spengler in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, receiving critical praise and a Critics' Choice Super Award nomination.
February 2025: Cast in The Nowhere Game
In February 2025, it was revealed that Mckenna Grace will star alongside Kiernan Shipka in the upcoming film The Nowhere Game.
April 2025: Cast as Maysilee Donner in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
In April 2025, Mckenna Grace was revealed to be cast as Maysilee Donner in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026), based on the book of the same name.
2025: Critically Acclaimed Films
According to Rotten Tomatoes, Mckenna Grace's critically acclaimed films include What We Hide (2025), Slanted (2025), and Anniversary (2025).
2025: V story dubbed her one of the most versatile and accomplished young actors
In 2025 V story dubbed Mckenna Grace "one of the most versatile and accomplished young actors today."
2025: Starred in Regretting You and Five Nights at Freddy's 2
In 2025, Grace starred in the romantic drama Regretting You and the supernatural horror Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
2025: Upcoming Films in 2025
In 2025, Mckenna Grace starred in the drama film What We Hide, Amy Wang's satirical drama Slanted, and the thriller film Anniversary. Her commercially successful releases were Regretting You, based on Colleen Hoover's novel, and Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
February 2026: In Relationship with Mason Thames
As of February 2026, Mckenna Grace is in a relationship with Mason Thames, her Nimrods and Regretting You co-star.
2026: Scream 7 Release and Voice Loss
In 2026, Mckenna Grace played a supporting role in the slasher film Scream 7, which yielded commercial success, and she lost her voice because of the screaming she did for the film.
2026: Upcoming film: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Mckenna Grace is scheduled to appear as Maysilee Donner in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, expected to be released in 2026.
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