The Internet Won’t Let Jimmy Fallon Forget His Conor McGregor Interview

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Content note: the following contains sexually violent details.

The host of The Tonight Show brought McGregor on as a guest to discuss his return to UFC.

This comes two years after the fighter was found liable by 12 jurors in a civil case after Nikita Hand accused him of raping her in a Dublin hotel back in 2018.

He was ordered to pay £206,000 in damages, though McGregor denies that he raped Hand, saying they had “fully consensual sex”.

Before the civil case, Ireland’s Director of Public Prosecutions made the decision not to bring criminal charges to McGregor due to insufficient evidence. Two later appeals were dismissed.

Now, fans have noticed that no clips of the McGregor interview have appeared on Fallon’s Instagram page, even though it took place days ago.

A comment under the talk show host’s Instagram clip, which showed his interview with Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney, reads: “Don’t want to post McGregor @jimmyfallon? Why not?”

It has racked up over 13,000 likes as of the time of writing.

In fact, the entire comment section under the McCartney video is filled with references to the McGregor appearance.

“Rehabilitating McGregor. I hope you’re proud of yourself,” a comment reads.

“Jimmy Fallon supports [grape emoji]ists [calling someone a “grapist” is a way of alluding to rapists online] and then hides behind other guests when called out,” another said.

Still more simply wrote Nikita Hand’s name over and over.

Similar responses have been shared under his more recent Trump, “password” game, and Milly Alcock videos on social media.

“I’m struggling to find the clips of the predator on @jimmyfallon Was it deleted? It should be acknowledged and there should be an apology!” an Instagram user opined under his most recent Instagram upload.

Others say they used to be fans but have changed their mind since the McGregor interview.

“We loved you. We thought you were one of the good ones,” a former fan said.

Comments also included the mention of tampons – “Tampon. Surgically. Removed,” one reads.

During the 2024 trial, gynaecologist and forensic examiner, Dr Daniel Kane, said he had had to remove Hand’s “wedged” tampon with forceps.

HuffPost UK has reached out to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for comment.

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Hans Zimmer Almost Never Scored The Lion King — Until He Spoke To His Daughter

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I’m going to be honest – I didn’t even realise the legendary composer Hans Zimmer was behind The Lion King’s famous soundtrack until I heard him talk about it on Classic FM.

Not only did he work on the 1994 classic, but he actually won an Academy Award for Best Original Score (alongside two Grammies and a Golden Globe) for his contribution.

Still, he shared on Classic FM that he had been reluctant to take the role at first.

“I didn’t want to do Lion King, you know, cartoons – why am I doing cartoons?” he recalled.

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Hans Zimmer

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Until 1994, the composer’s work had appeared in live-action classics like Thelma & Louise, Rain Man, A World Apart and Driving Miss Daisy.

“And, oh my God, they might turn [the songs] into musicals. I don’t really like musicals,” the film legend said he thought at the time.

However, Zimmer changed his mind because his daughter, who was six at the time, had never been able to go with him to the premiere of any of the movies he’d worked on, because “all the movies with Ridley Scott are not necessarily child-friendly”.

So he agreed to make the film – but when he sat down to write, more family matters came up for Zimmer.

“My dad died when I was six years old, and here I am sitting in front of this cartoon, and it’s about the death of a father – with fart jokes, admittedly,” he revealed.

“And I realise… it’s a complete lie that children get over this stuff. They don’t get over it, they just find out really clever ways of hiding this stuff.”

The composer shared he couldn’t “hide” his feelings anymore, and “I basically wrote a requiem for my dad, and it became a really serious piece.”

That made it “deeper than your normal cartoon,” both for him and The Lion King’s viewers.

Zimmer has since been credited in mutliple other Disney titles (including Pirates Of The Caribbean, and, perhaps even more surprisingly still, Muppet Treasure Island).

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Experts Explain Why You Sneeze When You Walk Outside

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I don’t have hay fever, but based on how I react to walking outside on a hot day, I’d forgive you for believing I do.

For some reason, getting off the train into the sun, opening my door onto a ray-soaked street, and even leaving a tree’s shadow into a bright spot triggers a huge, eye-watering sneeze – and until now, I had no idea why.

But it turns out it might be my genes, per the Cleveland Clinic.

It sounds like I’m experiencing a “photic sneeze reflex,” also known as “autosomal dominant compelling helio-ophthalmic outburst syndrome” (ACHOO syndrome – teehee).

What is a “photic sneeze reflex” or ACHOO syndrome?

An extract from Medical Genetics Summaries says that “Affected individuals report a ‘prickling sensation’ or sneezing in response to a bright light.”

It’s elicited by going from a darker area to an area of brighter light (like stepping into sunlight from indoors), or simply having a bright light shown to you.

This can be “uncontrollable.”

How common is it to sneeze at bright lights?

“About one in four individuals who already have a prickling sensation in their nose will sneeze in response to sunlight, but ‘pure’ photic sneezing is far less common,” Medical Genetics Summaries shared.

If one parent has the condition, their child has a 50% chance of developing it.

But the Cleveland Clinic says we don’t know exactly how many people have the condition.

On average, they add, it seems to be about 15-30% of us: white people, especially white women, may be more likely to have the trait.

What causes sneezing on exposure to bright lights?

It’s a genetic issue, but we don’t know yet which genes are responsible.

It happens because of a misfiring in a facial nerve that goes from your eyes to your nose. The constriction of your pupils as your eyes adjust to the light triggers the sneeze.

Is sneezing at bright lights dangerous?

It can be if you’re operating heavy machinery or driving: “for example, exiting a road tunnel on a bright day.”

Pilots might need to be more cautious, too.

How can I stop sneezing at bright lights?

There’s no cure for ACHOO syndrome, but you can make the journey from darker spots into lighter areas easier on the eyes.

Shielding your eyes with a hat or sunglasses might help.

And the Cleveland Clinic recommends we “Use the ‘transverse philtral pressure technique,’ which involves applying pressure to the area between your nose and your lips.

“If you’re doing it right, it should look like you’re giving yourself a moustache with your finger,” they said. This may interrupt the sneezing signal.

I’m learning so much more about myself than I expected today…

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Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog

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Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.

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‘Normal birth drive’ criticism removed from maternity report, expert claims

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Dr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services over the omission.

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‘I Am 59 Years Old, But I Feel Like My Skin Looks 40’ Thanks To This $18 Retinol Cream

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Serious skin care doesn’t have to cost serious prices. Case in point: Rosen Apothecary’s anti-aging retinol body lotion designed to smooth and brighten skin — for under $20. This “Holy Grail of lotion” is currently 28% off, making it under $18, the lowest price it’s been since May. Reviewers love how soft and light the cream is, saying it glides on “like water,” absorbs quickly and offers a light mango scent that’s perfect for summer. Though, it’s mainly loved for how effective it is, with reviewers reporting softer, smoother, brighter skin just days after using it.

Made in the U.S.A. with retinol and caffeine, this nourishing cream will have you saying “Goodbye crepey skin” and, “Hello youthful softness!

Designed for use on your body, this powerful cream works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while keeping your skin supple and soft. The brand says the retinol boosts collagen production to keep your skin plump and smooth (a process dermatologists have confirmed in previous HuffPost reporting), while the caffeine brightens and tightens (another expert-confirmed process you can read previous HuffPost reporting about).

“This is the most amazing body lotion I’ve ever used,” shopper S. Melissa Reaves writes. “I lotion in the morning and before bed and I can see such a difference in my skin. I am 59 years old, but I feel like my skin looks 40. That’s a big deal. HIGHLY recommend.”

Reviewers say the cream has helped smooth crepey skin on their arms, “they look so much better using this,” one wrote, with others calling it the “perfect body lotion.” “I’ve been using this for 6 weeks,” one shopper said. “I’ve noticed less crepe in my legs, neck, arms and face.” Others say the cream has worked wonders on fine lines and wrinkles, even tone and texture and generally “makes my skin look younger and healthy.” “I have only used it three days and I have noticed a difference in my skin,” Ann-Marie wrote. “It made my skin soft already!”

Plus, fans say the argan oil, hyaluronic acid, coconut oil and collagen amino acids keep their skin superiorly hydrated and nourished — even in the summer.

“I live in South Georgia and it gets HOT! I needed a lotion that would not be greasy, be lightweight, absorb FAST and help with the look of aging,” shopper Jessica wrote. ”..It checks ALL the boxes! After putting this one I can put on bug spray and sunscreen without worrying that it’s all going to get gross.” (Editor’s note: experts have told us that retinol makes your skin more sensitive to sun, so using an SPF with this is a must.)

Shoppers appreciate how creamy and silky the lotion is, without feeling heavy or greasy, but still keeping their skin nourished. “I find that my arms look nicer when I use this product,” one wrote, “I like how my arms look hydrated instead of dry.”

Shopper Tara says the cream has a “velvety-smoothness” similar to hair conditioner, that’s not sticky on the skin. “This actually gets absorbed but also continues to work for so long,” they said, noting the cream “keeps my skin hydrated & [smelling] great all day.” “I love it. Great price for the size of the bottle. The smell is very light & “summer-ish”🙂🖤.”

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“Goodbye Crepey Skin―Hello Youthful Softness! This is the most amazing body lotion I’ve ever used. I even bought two more bottles to just have because I KNOW I will use them. I lotion in the morning and before bed and I can see such a difference in my skin. I am 59 years old, but I feel like my skin looks 40. That’s a big deal. HIGHLY recommend” — S. Melissa Reaves

“Holy grail of lotion. I live in South Georgia and it gets HOT! I needed a lotion that would not be greasy, be lightweight, absorb FAST and help with the look of aging. I don’t do a ton of reviews, usually just when something really catches my attention…I should probably change that lol but this lotion…it checks ALL the boxes! After putting this one I can put on bug spray and sunscreen without worrying that it’s all going to get gross. I am 35 years old and a woman at the store today thought I was 25! I know I don’t look old but this stuff took away what little lines I was getting and it’s only been a month. Just ordered my second bottle….oh and I use it on my face too and I have super sensitive skin. Everything makes me break out but this doesn’t!” — Jessica

“This lotion feels and smells ammazing. I use it on my hands and decolletage and it left my hands feeling so smooth and moisturized. I have used on my decolletage area as well and the texture feels better but no visible changes yet. I foresee this stuff only getting better for me. Highly recommend…did I mention how great it smells? 😀” — Terrell

“I’ve been using this for 6 weeks. I love that it is an all over body cream. I’ve noticed less crepe in my legs, neck, arms and face.” — Amazon customer

“This stuff works and fast. I noticed a difference in Just 2 days. I’ll keep using it. My skin is softer and I’ve seen dark patches of skin getting less noticeable. I’ll keep working on wrinkles, but it’s helped and I’ve used it for just a week.” — K M

As a dermatologist previously told HuffPost, “if you’re not using sunscreen, don’t spend your money on retinol.” To ensure your skin stays protected, check out these three <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/” target=”_blank” class=” js-entry-link cet-internal-link” data-vars-item-name=”dermatologist-recommended sunscreens” data-vars-item-type=”text” data-vars-unit-name=”6a43d7e0e4b0f259890fcd1f” data-vars-unit-type=”buzz_body” data-vars-target-content-id=”/%3Casset-code%20id=%226a43fdfce4b0f2598910096c%22%20type=%22collection%22%3E%3C/asset-code%3E” data-vars-target-content-type=”feed” data-vars-type=”web_internal_link” data-vars-subunit-name=”article_body” data-vars-subunit-type=”component” data-vars-position-in-subunit=”31″>dermatologist-recommended sunscreens, courtesy of HuffPost Shopping.

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EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46

Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD, board-certified dermatologist, says that “the best SPF for daily use is one that you’ll actually wear — lightweight, invisible and comfortable under makeup.”

She recommends a mineral SPF with low irritation potential, like this cult-fave SPF that is beloved by both HuffPost readers and editors alike. It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid to deeply moisturize skin while the inclusion of lactic acid lightly exfoliates skin and can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and shine. It’s a great option for people like me with sensitive and acne-prone skin. I turn to it anytime I’m going to be spending a lot of time in the sun, or when I’m post-procedure and want to protect my skin without irritating it.

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Sunscreen Dry Touch SPF 60

Having earned The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation, this La Roche-Posay is Dr. Alexander Witkowski, MD, PhD, board-certified dermatologist and Melanoma Research Alliance Dermatology Advisor’s personal favorite and “go-to” sunscreen, both for daily use and for days with extended sun exposure. It’s also what he uses on his 4-year-old child on beach days, bike rides or hikes. He noted that this oil-free SPF is very popular among dermatologists and is formulated with antioxidants that can help protect the skin from environmental damage. He also noted it contains senna alata, “a tropical leaf extract known for its ability to combat oxidative stress and support the prevention of premature skin aging.” You can’t go wrong with this non-comedogenic, water-resistant formula that is also well-suited for sensitive skin.

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Ultra Violette Future Screen SPF 50

The cult-fave Australian brand Ultra Violette is finally available in the U.S. at Sephora! If anyone knows how to protect their skin from harmful rays, it’s Southern Hemisphere-dwelling Australians. I stock up on their sunscreens and lip balms every time I’m Down Under, and this development is a real thrill for skincare lovers. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jessie Cheung of Chicago’s Cheung Aesthetics & Wellness told HuffPost that this must-have SPF is “packed with mineral blockers to protect from the harsh Aussie sun, but feels silky and lightweight.”

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The Huawei Fit 5 Pro Is The Best Fitness Tracker I’ve Tried For Holistic Health And Training

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If there’s one thing I’m awful at doing (apart from laundry) it’s remembering to track my workouts. I got to the gym two to three times per week, but every time it simply slips my mind to write down what I’ve done.

It’s a trait I find myself endlessly ruminating over every time I remember, but obviously not enough to do anything about it.

That’s why, when I discovered Huawei had released a new fitness watch, I knew this could be my opportunity to change.

Now, I’ve tested fitness devices before, but none of them have ever quite worked for me.

I often find they prioritise active fitness over anything else, or gamify relaxing or sleeping so much that they end up having the opposite of the intended effect and stressing me out.

Fitness trackers also give me awful throwbacks to being scorned by the sternest of school sports teachers, which makes me avoidant and want to exercise even less.

And, I’m sorry, but I don’t need to know that I’ve not been sleeping enough for the whole week because I already know! I’m tired, godammit.

Considering the Huawei website promises that the Watch Fit 5 Pro blends style with ‘smart’, I had high hopes.

My review of the Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro

Getting set up

Although the watch comes in three colours: black, white, and orange, I went for the white because, well, it’s summer.

You can choose from a range of different coloured straps, including nylon and rubber options, but I went for a simple matchy matchy moment.

After all the boring stuff was out of the way, it was time to sync it with the Huawei Health app. You get three months of Huawei Health+ for free when you buy a watch, which gives you access to a range of workout masterclasses, personalised workout plans and nutritional analysis – or you can choose to stay on the free plan for fewer options.

Downloading the app also lets you customise your watch face – a feature I personally love because it means you can match your watchface to your outfit! I currently have mine on one with a spiky metallic silver heart on a black background to match my silver jewellery, but there are plenty of free and paid options available.

From the get go, it’ll ask for permissions to access your health data, including your heart rate, skin temperature, sleep data, and step count.

Once you’re all set up, you can completely personalise the kind of data you want your watch to give you – as well as other basic features you’d expect from a smart ring, like contactless payments, contact syncing so you can call or text, calendar syncing, timers, voice recording, and features.

Fitness monitoring

Just like other fitness devices, the Fit 5 Pro tracks your essential health data and allows you to set goals for movement and nutrition.

Personally, I’m not bothered about setting nutrition goals because I kind of CBA, crucially, and also I find it makes me obsessive about my eating habits.

However, I do need help tracking my workouts. As someone who goes to the gym two to three times a week, I often forget just where I’m up to with my strength training.

Also – and this might just being a woman at the gym – I find myself doubting whether I’m doing something right.

One thing about the Fit 5 Pro I love is that you can start a fitness training programme to help you keep on track, whether that’s running, golfing, strength training, yoga or pilates.

You’ll also have access to classes with personal trainers so you can check your form. or the watch can be connected with third-party apps like Fiit, Komoot, and URUNN, depending on the kind of exercise you enjoy.

The only downside of this is you’ll need to remember to turn the volume on your watch down, so it doesn’t blast your business to everyone in a five-mile vicinity (read: it’s loud).

If you’re already a pro or prefer to wing it, the watch lets you track any kind of workout you could possibly think of so you can keep an eye on your training times. There is truly an option for everything, down to the nichest of sports – think: belly dancing, hula hoop, bobsleigh, bungee jumping.

But for some of the more popular options like cycling (which I can’t say I do on the reg) it it loaded with state-of-the-art tracking that stops recording when you stop at a traffic light, or draws a custom run route in the shape of a lion (or trophy cup) to keep things interesting.

Fitness-life balance

But it’s not just exercise the watch keeps track of – it also prioritises living a holistically healthy life, which is what would make me more loyal to it in the long run.

As someone who exercises out of necessity, not for the love of the game, I’m not particularly interested in a watch or ring that bullies me into exercising five times a week – I more need something to keep me on track and to offer positive reinforcement throughout the day.

I’m yet to find a fitness tracker that does this better than Huawei. Rather than send me 50 alerts when I’ve not reached my step count, it sends a few notifications to encourage me to keep moving throughout my day.

Plus, there’s even an option for a ‘mini workout’ where an adorable little panda leads you through a series of quick stretches and standing exercises to remind you to step away from your screen every now and again.

I get quite severe eye strain, and also work probably way too much, so this is a welcome feature to keep me grounded.

It doesn’t stop there, though: you can also listen to focus white noise music through the Huawei app, or ask it to run a quick meditation or breathing exercise with you.

One of my favourite features is that the watch tracks your mood throughout the day; while I have absolutely no idea what it bases this information off, it always makes me laugh when I look at the watch face and it tells me I’m in a ‘pleasant’ (or even ‘unpleasant’) mood. Because… thanks?

Of course, it’ll also track your sleep, including your breathing stability, how much deep sleep you get compared to light sleep, and you can listen to sleep music through the app.

Honestly, though, I’ve been sleeping better than ever now that the watch prompts me to walk that little bit extra.

It’ll even prompt you to be social: you can create groups with other Huawei watch users to hold yourself accountable, or share your statistics on social media.

Final verdict

  • Looks at your health more holistically than any other fitness tracker I’ve tried
  • Can sync to third party apps to deepen your training, and the Huawei app gives you a free trial to most of them
  • As customisable as you could like
  • The charge lasts for 10 days
  • It’s easy to set up
  • I love that it doesn’t pester you
  • The mini workout feature is really impressive
  • Easy to use interface
  • It’s social
  • The volume is quite loud
  • I wish the watch face was *slightly* less chunky
  • There are sooo many features it can be overwhelming

Rating: 4.7/5

Overall, this is the best fitness device I’ve tried. I don’t feel as though I’m being pestered by a perniciously petulant personal trainer who wants me to be the skinniest mini in the room.

Instead, the Huawei Fit 5 Pro encourages you to keep an eye on your holistic health, and encourages you rather than berates you when you’re behind on your goals.

There are no red marks or angry notifications telling you off, and there is plenty built into the app to teach you how to have a healthier lifestyle, whether that’s by exercising, winding down before bed, or taking a break from your desk in the middle of the day.

The fact the interface is easy to use and customisable means it would be suitable for anyone, from a 50+ year old, to a teenager. The price point is reasonable for what it is and, best of all, the charge lasts for up to 10 days, so you really never have to take it off (apart from when you’re having a bath or shower).

I’d recommend this to anyone, from those who are simply trying to level up their lifestyle and be more health-conscious, to hardcore cyclists and athletes.

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Is It Rude To Stay In Your Hotel Room While It’s Being Cleaned?

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Speaking to HuffPost UK previously, etiquette expert and author William Hanson, who paired with Hotels.com to create a Grand Etiquette Hotel guide, shared the worst way to treat hotel staff.

“The height of rudeness is treating staff as though they are invisible, or worse, beneath you,” he shared with us.

“Snapping fingers, avoiding eye contact, or issuing demands without a ‘please’ or ‘thank you’ is quite beyond the pale”.

Hanson explained that includes leaving your room in a “reasonable” state for cleaning staff when you finish your stay. But what’s the etiquette when you’re still in there?

Here, we asked him whether we should vacate the area when it’s due a clean.

Should you leave your hotel room when cleaners come in?

The etiquette expert’s answer was pretty definitive: “You should vacate the room while it is being serviced. It is simply more considerate”.

He added, “Most housekeepers will wait until you are out and will always knock and announce themselves first.

“If you are inside and would like the room cleaned, answer promptly, greet
them politely, and make your exit. Linger not.”

And, Hanson stressed, it’s important to leave your room in decent nick throughout your stay, rather than just rushing through it at the end.

“As I note in Rule Five of my Grand Etiquette Hotel Guide… ‘Housekeeping Is Not an Archaeological Activity.’ They are there to clean, not excavate,” he stated.

Anything else?

Yes – Hanson has a “golden rule” when it comes to hotel staff.

“If you wouldn’t speak that way to a colleague, don’t do so in a hotel simply because you are paying to be there. Good manners, one finds, are often quietly rewarded,” he said.

A hotel etiquette study commissioned by Hotels.com found that 90% of Brits think our hotel manners are pretty perfect.

But the same research also found that over a third of us have tried to sneak in an extra guest after booking, and about the same amount say they’ve snuck out breakfast buffet food to eat later.

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Gracie Abrams Has Her Say On ‘Nepo Baby’ Debate

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Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams has weighed in on the ongoing discourse around Hollywood’s so-called “nepo babies”.

Debates about nepotism in the entertainment industry are nothing new, but the conversation has become much more prominent in the 2020s, thanks in part to a piece in New York magazine about the new generation of A-listers whose parents are already established figures in the entertainment industry.

The “nepo baby” label is one that has repeatedly been levelled against Gracie since her emergence on the pop scene, as her dad is Star Wars filmmaker JJ Abrams.

During a recent appearance on the New York Times’ Popcast, Gracie shared her take on the subject, admitting she thinks it’s “appropriate” that people are aware of the privilege she grew up around.

Gracie Abrams pictured with her parents, PR exec Katie McGrath and director JJ Abrams, in March 2026
Gracie Abrams pictured with her parents, PR exec Katie McGrath and director JJ Abrams, in March 2026

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“The nepo stuff is obviously in the discourse appropriately,” she claimed. “I think about the privilege there and… it’s like, I had a safety net, and that allowed me the ability to experiment and to concentrate.”

She continued: “I had the gift of time to dedicate to doing this thing I loved. I wasn’t growing up afraid financially, and that’s the biggest deal.”

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Gracie’s major breakthrough came in 2024 when her album The Secret Of Us spawned international hits like Close To You and That’s So True.

She also served as the opening act on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, collaborating with the Grammy winner on the album cut Us.

Outside of her music career, Gracie has also made headlines thanks to her relationship with the Oscar-nominated actor Paul Mescal, with the pair hard-launching their romance at the Baftas earlier this year.

Discussing her relationship during her latest interview, Gracie claimed that being with Paul was “a part of my life that brings me so much peace and joy”.

“I’m not going to pretend like that’s not true, but I also think it’s not like an open-door policy,” she said of the media attention the two have received since they began dating.

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