Grace Van Patten Tell Me Lies Season 3 Interview: Inside Her Real-Life Romance with Jackson White and the Show's Darkest Twists

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Grace Van Patten spills on Tell Me Lies Season 3's intense drama, her toxic on-screen romance with Jackson White's Stephen, and their healthy real-life relationship. Premieres Jan 13 on Hulu. 

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 Grace Van Patten's Refreshingly Grounded Life Amid Tell Me Lies Fame

At 29, Grace Van Patten is riding one of the biggest waves in TV right now with Hulu's Tell Me Lies Season 3, but she's staying remarkably down-to-earth. The actress, who plays the complex Lucy Albright in the addictive toxic romance series, recently opened up about balancing intense on-screen drama with her genuinely positive off-screen world – including her real-life partnership with co-star Jackson White.Van Patten's vibe is all about simple joys. She lights up talking about everyday spots that spark nostalgia, like grabbing sports gear or childhood snacks. "Places like that just give me that excited, back-to-school energy," she shares, highlighting how she keeps things light despite the spotlight.Growing up in a creative family – with dad Tim Van Patten directing hits like The Sopranos – helped shape her grounded approach. Early exposure to stars who prioritized family over fame left a lasting impact. "Seeing artists put life and loved ones first made me value the same things," she explains.

Why Grace Van Patten Shines as TV's Relatable Anti-CelebrityUnlike many rising stars chasing viral moments, Van Patten prefers privacy. She's candid about fame's downsides: "The idea of being super famous honestly scares me – it's almost made me question acting altogether. I worry about losing personal boundaries."This authenticity is exactly why producers love her for Lucy. As co-executive producer Karah Preiss notes, Van Patten brings a rare realness that elevates the entire show. Fans connect because she isn't oversharing on social media – no GRWMs or constant posts here.

Her secret to staying balanced? Perspective. "When anxiety hits, remember: most people aren't thinking about you as much as you think. It's freeing, not harsh," she says with a laugh.
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"The slim chance of being famous has almost pushed me to stop acting. It terrifies me to be under the spotlight like that."
– Grace Van Patten

Real-Life Love vs. On-Screen Toxicity: Grace Van Patten and Jackson WhiteOff-screen, Van Patten's relationship with Jackson White (who plays manipulative Stephen) is the opposite of their characters' chaos. The couple started dating during auditions and have navigated fame together ever since."We keep it normal – no flaunting, no hiding. We live like we would anyway," Van Patten says. Their shared industry background helps: "We deal with the same stresses and talk each other through them."In contrast, Season 3 cranks up the drama. Lucy and Stephen reunite with promises to "play nice," but a damaging recording shifts everything into high-stakes territory. "It turns into real power imbalance – way beyond mind games," Van Patten teases. Expect "depressed pervert" vibes and nonstop twists.Watch the intense official trailer here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ffhWIHJOpA" rel="dofollow">Tell Me Lies Season 3 Trailer</a>.