'AGT' Winner Grace VanderWaal, Now 20, Gives Rare Life Update After Rise to Fame at Age 12
justjared.comIt’s been eight years since Grace VanderWaal won the 11th season of America’s Got Talent and she’s sharing a rare update on her life.
The singer and actress, who is now 20, was approached on the streets of New York City to appear in TikTok star David Carmi‘s Confidence Heist video series.
She was asked about what makes her feel confident while walking down the street in the Big Apple. Keep reading to find out more… “Having somewhere to go makes you look confident because you’re just in a rush,” she replied. “I like to go shopping, go to dinner.” Grace was also asked about her biggest struggle with rising to fame at age 12. “I honestly felt like it helped me as a person because it threw me into scrutiny,” she said. “And just kinda forced me to sink or swim.” Her secret to feeling confident? “Just accept who you are… ew, that’s so corny but it’s true… your strengths.” As for her advice to her younger self? “Don’t trust anyone,” she said. Grace actually appears in the new movie Megalopolis and appeared at the Cannes Film Festival back in May alongside the star-studded cast.
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