The Untold Truth Of Greer Grammer
Keep your eyes on Greer Grammer because this actor is going places! The star, whose full name is Kandace Greer Grammer, made headlines for her role as the nanny Grace in the Netflix film Deadly Illusions, which hit the streaming giant on March 18, 2021.
Grammer stars alongside Sex and the City's Kristin Davis, as Grammer took on a sinister role in the psychological thriller. And anyone who could torment the very adorable Charlotte York Goldenblatt must have some serious acting chops! Even Deadly Illusions' trailer clip is proof enough.
But if Grammer looks familiar to you, you are on the right track because it's quite possible that you have seen her before. She played Lissa Miller in the TV series Awkward and April in the TV series The Middle. Simply put, it's clear Grammer is really carving out a spot in Hollywood. But Grammer has a really interesting backstory and has some surprisingly famous parents, so here's everything you need to know about her.
Greer Grammer followed in her famous dad's footsteps
What do Frasier and Sex and the City have in common? Well, other than being American TV shows, they link the Grammer family. While Greer Grammer worked with Sex and the City's Kristin Davis on Deadly Illusions, it's her dad who holds the link to Frasier.
That's right. Greer's dad is none other than Kelsey Grammer, who played Dr. Frasier Crane in the beloved sitcom. Papa Grammer regularly makes appearances on his daughter's social media. In 2020, to celebrate his birthday on Instagram, Greer shared a photo of herself and her dad at the Rockefeller Christmas Tree in New York City and wrote: "Happy Birthday to the guy who cries every time he sees the Rockefeller Christmas Tree (but you didn't hear that from me). Proud to be your daughter."
The Frasier star shares his daughter with Los Angeles stylist and makeup artist Barrie Buckner, according to People. While Greer is the only child that Kelsey and Barrie share, Kelsey has seven children it total (via Closer Weekly). So Greer has lots of half-siblings to connect with!
How did Greer Grammar get her name?
Greer Grammer's remarkable first name comes from the English actor Greer Garson, who was a huge hit in the 1940s. Garson won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1943 for her role in Mrs. Miniver, per IMDb. This is an impressive namesake!
Grammer mentioned being named after Garson in a tweet on Dec. 5, 2009. "[W]atching a movie w/ Greer Garson in it. [S]he's the actress I was named after. [S]he's absolutely radiant. I can only hope to live up to the name."
Grammer previously spoke about her Hollywood ambitions too. In an interview with the University of Southern California's sorority and fraternity magazine, The Odyssey, from January 2012, Grammer said, "I grew up on sets and wanted to go into the family business. As a kid, I would always dress up and felt a need for acting."
Grammer, who's an alum of USC, shared her dreams with the outlet: "I would love to someday see a poster saying 'Starring Greer Grammer,' but it's okay if that doesn't happen. I just love acting and hope to be able to work a lot." Honestly, it looks like those dreams are coming true!
Inside Greer Grammer's love of Hollywood
Like Olivia Culpo and Gal Gadot, Greer Grammer got her start in beauty pageants. In 2008 and 2009, Grammer won Miss Teen Malibu, according to The Odyssey, and went on to win Miss Regional California Teen USA in 2011.
In 2015, Grammer served as Miss Golden Globe, something that was right up her alley. "I really fangirl out over Reese Witherspoon. I'm afraid I'll freak out and possibly cry if she wins for 'Wild,'" she told WWD at the time. The highly-coveted Miss Golden Globe gig was, of course, a wonderful chance for exposure, as Grammer hoped the opportunity would help her land movie roles. Since Awkward, the TV series she was starring in, was facing its last season in 2015, Grammer joked of her Golden Globes role: "Hi, it's my show's last season, give me a job. Starting in June I'll be available."
But Grammer made a special wardrobe choice, opting for a muted palette in the form of a strapless, neutral dress (pictured above). Why? She did not want to steal the spotlight from the winners that evening. While Grammer had hopes for her future plans, she was not going to overshine.
Who is Greer Grammer dating?
While Greer Grammer is on the rise, it's only fair to ask who the Hollywood star is dating. She's extremely private about her love life, which is totally fair, but we have found a few details. In 2013, according to The Cinemaholic, Grammer was in a relationship with Cody Ankrim, her college sweetheart. She shared a very cute photo of the two of them at Disneyland to celebrate Ankrim's birthday in 2015 via Instagram. They broke up later that same year, according to The Cinemaholic.
After this, Grammer dated TV producer Tyler Konney (pictured above), after they met on the set of the 2016 film Emma's Chance. In fact, Konney was the producer of the film, per IMDb. Konney soon popped up on Grammer's social media. For instance, in 2016, she wished him a happy birthday, calling him her "Tyler cat" on Twitter. However, as The Cinemaholic notes, many posts relating to Konney have been scrubbed from Grammer's social media, so it's safe to assume that they parted ways.
Greer Grammer is wild for The O.C.
It would not be fair to talk about Greer Grammer without talking about her deep, abiding love for... The O.C. Yes, friends, The O.C. In an interview with Glamour in August 2015, Grammer called herself "the biggest O.C. superfan that's ever been."
"I loved everything about Marissa," Grammer said. "Marissa and Ryan forever. I felt like Marissa Cooper as a teenager. I'm going to get so much crap for this, but my favorite storyline [was] Oliver. I loved everything that Oliver did for the show. He was so crazy, but it was those episodes that were some of the best of the series. I also hope I don't get in trouble for this, but season four was not a thing. I didn't love Julie Cooper and Frank Atwood together. I also hated Bullit." Tell us how you really feel about The O.C., Grammer!
So it was an obvious fit when Grammer was cast in the 2015 production of The O.C. Musical, per MTV. Who did she play? Summer Roberts (who was played by Rachel Bilson in the TV production). What a serendipitous moment in a Hollywood fairytale, considering how much Grammer loves The O.C.