On new album, singer Gracie Abrams confronts growing up in a famous family

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On her new album Daughter From Hell, Gracie Abrams confronts growing up in a famous family and the disorienting place she’s ended up.

Gracie Abrams is the daughter of Hollywood director-producer J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath, who are CEOs of film and television production company Bad Robot Productions.

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  • Gracie Abrams' new album Daughter From Hell explores her complex feelings about growing up in a famous family and the challenges of fame.
  • She addresses family tensions and personal growth, including her relationship with her mother and a song co-written with her partner Paul Mescal.
  • Abrams reflects on the impact of internet criticism and her evolving songwriting approach, aiming for honesty balanced with kindness.

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NEW YORK – On paper, American pop star Gracie Abrams has had a speed-run through the entertainment industrial complex.

She grew up in Los Angeles, the daughter of Hollywood director-producer J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath, who are CEOs of film and television production company Bad Robot Productions.

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