Grace VanderWaal LAUGHS at Old AGT Interview and Talks Hollywood Stargirl (Exclusive)

ET's Denny Directo chats with 'Hollywood Stargirl' star Grace VanderWaal about her new Disney+ film, a sequel to 2020's 'Stargirl.' Grace shares what she's been up to in the two years since the original movie's release, reflecting on the artistic growth she's pursued in the pandemic. Grace chats about how Stargirl lives in a perfect world, but that her career endeavors exist in messy, real life. She teases her next era of music and gushes over sharing the screen with Uma Thurman. Plus, Grace reacts to her interview from the night she won 'America's Got Talent' back in 2016, laughing at how she reacted to the big night. 'Hollywood Stargirl' starts streaming June 3 on Disney+.
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[@Raven-dc7cw]

I've always liked her look she always stayed true to herself especially her smile. Usually that's the first thing that Hollywood makes you change is your smile but she kept her original smile and gap and that's what makes her unique!

[@citybake3602]

Love her for her not if the keeps her gap or not

[@H0oLIgAnSsRo0lMaRrSz]

Or maybe they asked her not to change cus a lot of people recognize her for that look…if she got rid of the gap people might not realize who she is

[@Jeff_674]

@@H0oLIgAnSsRo0lMaRrSz No. Grace loves her gap and was afraid it was getting smaller a couple of years ago. She did whatever she could to make sure it didn't go away.

[@sophia-n3x1n]

melanie martinez?

[@mozziert]

How do you know?

[@janardhansinghjhhjgn9610]

She is like Taylor swift. Love from Uttar Pradesh India.

[@jamie9238]

She reminds me of Lisa from Americas next top model. They have similar energy and I love them both

[@garrettwilliams1690]

She’s like a mix of Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Lawrence

[@caltoo2717]

Jennifer Lawrence for sure and a smile that Barby Benton wished she had. There's nothing about Miley in anything I've seen from Grace

[@sinsin3123]

That's what I am also thinking, I hope she stays true to herself and not end up like others just to be a part of them. I miss her when she was innocent and so lovely. I feel she's changed a lot after she has won

[@Jeff_674]

@@sinsin3123 Grace is still a very sweet and kind person, but to want someone to remain "innocent" forever is weird and unrealistic because that will never happen for anyone. She's 18 now and not a 12-year-old child anymore. She grew up and is doing great.

[@randomfornow]

ooh yes!

[@sinsin3123]

@@Jeff_674 yes i understand, but I feel I she's trying hard to fit in, i don't see the genuineness of herself (being herself as before)

[@ShesHereForTheMusic]

I’ve watched this kiddo grow up. She has always been a ray of sunshine .

[@harrietthomas4032]

Beautifully said :)

[@jacquelinecastillo965]

Truly❤

[@jasondamrau9147]

So glad to see Grace is doing awesome and that Hollywood isn’t changing her. She still has that same humble quirky personality she did as a 12 year old.

[@jan8919]

It’s seems like it was only yesterday watching her on tv at agt…I can’t believe it’s 5-6 years already,time flies!

[@kimberlee8567]

With her hair short in the Star Girl clips.. she looks like Nightbirde

[@nicholasthereactor3116]

I will never forget this moment when she won AGT back in 2016, It was one of the best moments ever for her.

[@Calers-gu1ib]

Yes Nick it's been a mostly fun journey to witness

[@jtlovescodelyoko]

I remember when she won AGT, Me and my Mom's Boyfriend knew she would win, I loved her debut ep and her Debut Album. She is becoming a star, she has grown up so fast and she is still amazingly talented.

[@caltoo2717]

Sadly most of her young AGT fans missed the last 6 years of her music but her trolls kept her company all through it

[@jacquelinecastillo965]

Honesty😭

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

*Love her dry voice it's unique!!!* 😍❤

[@Tojoj22]

GRACE is a Taylor Swift / Charlize Theron hybrid

[@caltoo2717]

Yes but maybe more like Charlize and Jennifer Lawrence

[@Calers-gu1ib]

I'd say style and music righjt now she's a Carly Simon, Enya and Pink Floyd, dress and music

[@marzigeisha]

I wish we as humans were kinder to ourselves. When we get older we realise those moments we look back on weren't cringeworthy, they're actually cute. Don't waste energy trying to be someone else, we can only be ourselves and do that the best. And ultimately people love authenticity.

[@caltoo2717]

It was apparent since AGT she was a natural and the relaxing manner she handled interviews from the beginning showed she belonged infront of the cameras. Watching her react to herself as a child at this level is something few can experience. At least she didn't do what she has done in the past and say "oh, cringe"

[@Jeff_674]

Grace is as authentic as they come. She called her younger self "so cute" in this interview, so she still can appreciate those moments. She has also acknowledged that she will most likely look back on her early years with a lot more fondness as she gets older. She has a good head on her shoulders.

[@caltoo2717]

@@Jeff_674 truly

[@sadiasharmeen942]

I completely agree 😊

[@ariplexia7233]

Shes so beautiful love her music. Cant wait to see what the future holds with her.⭐She reminds me of Taylor Swift but just more soft and rock

[@Calers-gu1ib]

As I said previously if you've seen the little snippets she's shone us this year I'd say she's a combination of Carly Simon, Enya and Pink Floyd. I hope she doesn't stop her Bad Finger style she was doing last year.

[@feruz7955]

She gives me Zendaya vibes and love her raspy voice!!

[@wileycousins9209]

The only thing as good as Grace's singing is her laugh.

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

This interview was amazing grace vanderwaal has grown up so fast I remember when she won American got talented she so talent , and amazing singer I wish her all the best ,and her future endeavors.

[@jonathanhercules3287]

The interviewer is amazing! And Grace Vanderwaal is so cool I hope her new music does well.

[@WTH828]

If they were ever going to make a bio-pic about night birde, Grace would be great to play her in a movie!

[@davidtyndall8880]

7:12 That is the best, fake, Georgia accent that I have ever heard in my 76 years of living in Georgia...LOL

[@Parker1-o3q]

She is the cutest! Thank God fame hasn’t changed her ! 👏

[@robertoriskealmeida9153]

Great interview, good to see the beginning as a girl, the energy seems to be the same, but the evolution was great, I feel privileged to have followed the talent development process in her career, I'm sure her professional trajectory still has many pleasant surprises for you. Oh, and the smile is beautiful!"Success always"!!!

[@Nablalock]

I love her voice 💖

[@robensjoseph2929]

This interview was great.

[@caleguillory5451]

She’s a mixture of Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lawrence, Demi Lovato, AnnaSophia Robb, and Brittany Murphy.

[@Calers-gu1ib]

and more names come out on other videos

[@jacquelinecastillo965]

Grace went from singer to Hollywood star. Go grace😍👏🏻 also I loved the movie on Disney+

[@scottfreckle237]

She's hardly a Hollywood star after two kids movies

[@astoldby]

@@scottfreckle237 I heard that she was going to be in a big Hollywood blockbuster this summer.

[@ArtWorkOfDR]

would love to see her and willow do a collaboration❤

[@Calers-gu1ib]

She has a million trolls following her around already so it would be a smart career move to stay away from that family at this time. Grace would probably get accused of trying to rise through a famous family

[@ArtWorkOfDR]

@@Calers-gu1ib I am talking musical they would sound amazing and they are both young super creative minded people that could do mind blowing creativity all the politics left out of it that's what's wrong with society in the world to these days when need to stop allowing all the BS drama of others effect things they should have nothing to do with

[@Calers-gu1ib]

@@ArtWorkOfDR are you aware of the Larson and Tiktok trolls campaigns against her in the last 6 years? She can't even go on Tiktok anymore because the trolls bombarded her constantly. She rarely does IG live anymore either, she doesn't need anything more negative shyt coming at her

[@rikspilz4991]

@@Calers-gu1ib Right, cos nobody can accuse Willow of trying to rise thru a famous family

[@Calers-gu1ib]

@@rikspilz4991 Well hello again Rik. When your parents are worth over a 100million I wouldn't be surprise their Christmas gifts at 7 was a recording studio in the basement that made the Abbey Road studio look like an amateur show. Gee, I wonder if Wil knows anything about the music industry? You think Miley got that TV role at 10 because they found her in a talent search?

[@maddyperez5375]

She still is a beauty❤

[@watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691]

Nobody is quite like her she a one of a kind beauty.

[@valeriedeleon3711]

I will always think that she is a young Taylor Swift or so she would be a daughter of Taylor, I am a big fan of both

[@Sartorri4666]

If you knew how Grace felt about the comparison you would stop. I don't think you realize that she does not want to be compared to anyone.

[@tsofkor]

I'm a big fan of her

[@queenofjags]

I love her hair , her style!🥹 and everything😍😍😍

[@wenseul]

She has grown up. Last time, I listened to her in 2018. Love Moonlight so much. She's so different now in a good way

[@jake78441]

Wow she growing fast!

[@caltoo2717]

Yes it's amazing how much you can grow in 6 years

[@dylanalexander4393]

I can't believe she's 18 now. She looks at least 22 or 23.

[@生き甲斐-z5h]

Thats wh1t3 ch1cks 4 you lol

[@jillrudy5599]

I love this movie. I watched this movie about 7 times. I recommend this movie to anyone.

[@fatmaaljanahi2571]

Is the movie on Disney plus?

[@kenaldri4923]

She seems so relaxed here. Fun...

[@KALOZTVPRODUCCIONES]

Ella encaja perfectamente como Alice... Si se da una nueva temporada o versión de la película Resident Evil

[@smith8734]

She so pretty and she gives me Miley Cyrus vives

[@vai_-cn9br]

She kind of reminds me of Kirsten Dunst

[@MeMe-ry1oj]

Grace looks like AnnaSophia Robb

[@caltoo2717]

Yep, blond hair, round face with eyes.

[@cloverflower2820]

Im glad she's back in the light... 💛💚💙♥️💜❤️🖤

[@astralkiss4089]

she's even more gorgeous like girl I'm envious

[@Alemarie-k7n]

¡¡¡¡ GENIA...ÍDOLA... Y DELICADA Y GRACIOSA CRIATURA !!!!! ¡¡¡¡ GRACIAS , GRACE , POR EXISTIR , BONITA !!!!! 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 💝 👍👍👍👍 71 AÑOS

[@mistymisty9323]

Sending Love from Japan. We Love You Grace 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@randomfornow]

its funny how everyone says she reminds them of Taylor Swift, she reminds me so much of Miley Cyrus

[@taheranoori2979]

Omg she's growing so fast looks like beautiful women love her 😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏💙💙

[@ruthhuera1621]

La película fue una caricia para el alma

[@paulaskins9533]

I'm a fan!

[@AGreyAlien]

She seems way more outgoing now than back then.

[@Calers-gu1ib]

As someone who has followed her day to day for 6 years I'd say she still has the spunk she always had from her interviews at AGT but she says a lot less personal stuff the last few years

[@AGreyAlien]

@@Calers-gu1ib Yeah I can see the spunk for sure! She is like another Jennifer Lawrence to me.

[@paulgomez3318]

We must protect Grace at all cost

[@itsanicedaygooutside]

I saw the movie and I liked it. It’s a feel good coming of age story. After watching 2 seasons of Treme I needed something a little more positive. This did the trick. Her acting was better in this second movie.

[@selenagomezacapella]

She looks like Kelli Giddish from Law & Order SVU, nearly identical here.

[@Calers-gu1ib]

Ouch, Kelli is 42 years old. It would be kinder if you said "she could easily be Kelli Giddish's daughter" But your right she does look a lot like her

[@selenagomezacapella]

@@Calers-gu1ib - Kelli is gorgeous and should be taken as a compliment

[@hollywoodseries6929]

@@Calers-gu1ib Kelli Giddish is a fantastic looking woman.

[@blessingsnjoki612]

Her vibe😙❤️

[@anastasiae.9110]

Wow

[@maniinterlude]

That movie is so amazing

[@thy_4047]

Wow, haven't seen her since AGT, god that makes me feel old.

[@upauupau2566]

i love grace vanderwaal. . .

[@WorldExplorerIndia]

👌👌👌

[@fartbellasmella]

i lived in the same town as her growing up and she's one of my bsfs cousins shit was crazy when we saw her on agt

[@melindajimenez2730]

She grew up fast

[@Jeff_674]

I mean it has been over 6 years since she was on AGT. Big difference between 12 and 18

[@reyfun7869]

I love Grace so much ahaha

[@CandyWorld30]

I am surprised Disney is still working with her considering she changed her persona to a more edgy one

[@Jeff_674]

Disney seems to give their actors a lot more freedom to be themselves these days. They're still working with Olivia Rodrigo too and she's certainly edgier than she used to be.

[@susygibler4032]

Disney IS edgy. They’re so woke… they will go broke.

[@CandyWorld30]

@@Jeff_674 Yeah I noticed that too

[@CandyWorld30]

@@susygibler4032 Yeah they are now more woke than they once were

[@iamgalarneau3194]

@@susygibler4032 its woke or go broke frankly… the world evolves. Disney spends millions on research. They know exactly what they are doing. And since when is wearing fluff or having a haircut or an opinion edgy?

[@davisneves]

🌟💫✨ inspiration!

[@kathleenweinberg6442]

They are all doing a great job

[@girlisdotie]

She won AGT i can remember 🥺

[@caltoo2717]

That was her problem, everybody who loved her on AGT basically forgot about her once AGT ended

[@girlisdotie]

@@caltoo2717 I didn’t forget her anyways, i have been listening to her songs a lot

[@caltoo2717]

@@girlisdotie I don't recall using your name. By the way "hello" I'm good at remembering interesting names and you have one, I don't recall seeing it in her comment section over the last 6 years, maybe I just missed it

[@girlisdotie]

@@caltoo2717 you obviously did

[@Erfedwe]

@@caltoo2717 I don't recall seeing you in the comment section before!

[@JoyceeV.]

SHE IS SOOOO TALENTEDDDDDNEJEJ

[@athena4302]

“Dude, you know what’s so messed up?” Evil snicker 🤭 Glad she stayed true to herself and changed according to how she felt and not how everyone else did. It’s refreshing.

[@Sartorri4666]

Such shine. Thanks Grace.

[@AkiraisWhiteY1]

Love this girl sm 💞

[@kevinwells4986]

I will see the sequel for sure. They did not talk about her possible new music from the movie, but I'm sure it will be there. Meanwhile I'm just happy that the age of 18 she is focussing on her life. She's had to do that for over 6 years now or so. That's impressive in and of itself.

[@sheilascoyne861]

Love love always, awesomeness ❤🙏

[@FutureMixTV]

God Protect You Grace. You are one of the kind. We just all love you so much. We are rooting for you.

[@astoldby]

So I guess her parents house was worth a little more thanks to that awesome treehouse. lol

[@klaus_wannabe8209]

She looks like nightbirde with that haircut

[@CarlosGomezDiaz]

She reminds me of Lisa D'Amato from America's next top model

[@ignacioarteaga3449]

bendiciones a Grace es el angel del canto de DIOS.

[@hellothankyou2880]

I hate how extra this interviewer is. he is the worst🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@ImHomophobic2242]

Nathan Koloi is king 🤴

[@SydneyRichelle]

I LOVE HOW SHE GREW CONFIDENT 🥺🥺❤️

[@marcobranco526]

I feel like she had more vocabularies back then when she was 12!

[@Jeff_674]

You can surmise that from a single short interview? 🤔

[@chiarasadowska892]

hi(hello)

[@prairie2509]

she looks like nightbirde in the movie

[@xioshiii]

her voice as a teenager sounds like jenlawww 😍

[@laylaydoes]

I love her outfit ❤

[@ale0148]

She's super cute and pretty

[@movieandmusicfanatics.5741]

the industry is already messing her up ....she has changed

[@Jeff_674]

Lol how is Grace "messed up"? She's doing great. The only thing messed up is you seemingly wanting her to still be as she was as a 12-year-old child.

[@tessabishop5455]

She looks like her sister..

[@shelbylynn1665]

You look so pretty

[@product1877]

She looks like Nightbirde

[@anonymousplayer8174]

She's so pretty

[@rand03lyn]

She sounds like Jojo siwa

[@charliegattuso6303]

she reminds me of miley cyrus bruh

[@korribier-lo3nm]

Love this

[@stephenmckeown6735]

Division

[@perryjeff77]

Damn. Anybody else a little concerned if shes really doing okay?

[@Jeff_674]

What in this video could possibly have made you think Grace isn't OK? This was a great interview with Grace in a very happy upbeat mood. You can also see that she is perfectly fine on her Instagram and in her most recent IG livestreams.

[@Calers-gu1ib]

He probably doesn't like the costume she's wearing Jeff. I think she's having more fun now than she's had in years. Got her SUV and new apartment and she has hosted a few dinners lately, once you get your own place a certain amount of contentment sets in. I think that contentment will show in the songs she produces in the next few months.

[@christiank5316]

I noticed her temple

[@daniellarsontwitch9674]

You got this

[@themonalisa8819]

Miley cyrus vibes ❤

[@daniellarsontwitch9674]

Keep it up girl