Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams has addressed the 'nepo baby' label, acknowledging the privilege that comes with her parents' success in the entertainment industry. Abrams, who has earned two Grammy nominations and opened for artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift, is the daughter of filmmaker J.J. Abrams and Bad Robot Productions CEO Katie McGrath.
In an episode of The New York Times’ Popcast, Abrams stated, "The nepo stuff is obviously in the discourse appropriately." She elaborated on the advantages she experienced, saying, "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." She added, "I wasn't growing up afraid financially, and that's the biggest deal."
Her father, known for projects such as "Alias," "Lost," and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," has an estimated net worth of around $300 million. Her mother, as CEO of Bad Robot Productions, is estimated to have a personal fortune between $30 million and $60 million.
Abrams also noted that her privilege extended beyond financial benefits. "The specific household that I was born into, there is just this vocabulary that I'm so lucky to grow up with," she explained. "So like, when I see people pointing that out, it's like, I get it, hard-core. The jokes and things, I understand the tone of the Internet."
The title of her upcoming third album, "Daughter From Hell," reflects her evolving relationship with her mother. "It felt like the first time I was able to write a song, but really write anything other than a text apologizing to my mom for being so brutal growing up," Abrams said, adding that she and her mother are now closer than ever.
In the same interview, Abrams also discussed her relationship with actor Paul Mescal, with whom she has been romantically linked. The pair collaborated on a song titled "Imaginary Friend" for her upcoming album. Abrams described the songwriting process as relaxed and organic, stating, "That was so fun to write together. That wasn't some groundbreaking event for us."