Editing Grace Van Dien

{{Infobox person
| name          = Grace Van Dien
| image         = Grace_van_dien.jpg
| caption       = Van Dien in 2023
| birth_name    = Caroline Dorothy Grace Van Dien
| birth_date    = October 15 1996
| birth_place   = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| occupation    = Actress, Twitch streamer, producer, director
| years_active  = 2005, 2010–present
| website = https://www.instagram.com/gracevandien/
| known_for     = ''Stranger Things'', ''Greenhouse Academy''
}}

'''Grace Van Dien''' (born October 15, 1996) is an American actress, Twitch streamer, and filmmaker. She is best known for her role as Chrissy Cunningham in the fourth season of ''Stranger Things'' and for playing Brooke Osmond in the Netflix teen drama ''Greenhouse Academy''. A descendant of Hollywood royalty, Van Dien has carved out a unique space for herself in both traditional entertainment and online streaming platforms.

== Early life ==
Grace was born in Los Angeles, California, to actor [[Casper Van Dien]] and actress [[Carrie Mitchum]]. She is the great-granddaughter of Golden Age Hollywood actor [[Robert Mitchum]]. Growing up in a family steeped in the entertainment industry, she was exposed to the world of film and television from a young age. Initially aspiring to be a writer, her creative interests eventually led her to pursue acting.

== Career ==

=== Early appearances ===
Van Dien's first appearance on screen came in 2005 with the reality TV series ''I Married a Princess'', which followed the lives of her family. Her professional acting debut was in the 2014 fantasy film ''Sleeping Beauty'', where she portrayed Princess Dawn under the direction of her father.

=== Independent films and TV roles ===
Between 2015 and 2017, Grace appeared in several independent films, including ''San Andreas Quake'' and ''Fire Twister''. She also guest-starred in TV series like ''Code Black'' and ''White Famous''.

=== Breakthrough on Netflix ===
In 2017, Van Dien landed her first major television role as Brooke Osmond in the Netflix original series ''Greenhouse Academy''. She appeared in the show's first two seasons, gaining popularity among younger audiences.

=== Film work ===
In 2018, she played actress Sharon Tate in the biographical drama film ''Charlie Says'', which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. In 2019, she joined the main cast of the NBC drama ''The Village'' as Katie Campbell. Though the series lasted only one season, it added to her growing reputation in the industry.

=== Stranger Things and recent projects ===
Van Dien's most high-profile role to date came in 2022, when she portrayed Chrissy Cunningham, a cheerleader with a dark past, in season four of the Netflix sci-fi horror series ''Stranger Things''. Her emotionally compelling performance earned widespread praise despite the character's limited screen time.

Following that success, she appeared in several feature films including ''V for Vengeance'', ''What Comes Around'', ''Somnium'', ''The Fix'', and ''Silver Star'' between 2022 and 2025.

== Twitch streaming and digital presence ==
In 2021, Grace launched her Twitch channel under the username ''BlueFille''. She quickly amassed a large following by streaming games such as ''Valorant'', ''Overwatch'', and ''Fortnite''. Her streaming career offered her a more direct, creatively fulfilling outlet and a way to connect with fans outside of traditional media.

Van Dien has also spoken publicly about choosing roles more carefully due to negative experiences on some sets, including inappropriate behavior from a producer. This led her to turn down several acting offers in favor of more empowering projects.

In 2022, she signed with United Talent Agency, and in 2023, she joined the esports and entertainment organization FaZe Clan. However, she left the group later that year following internal controversies.

== Personal life ==
Grace Van Dien has expressed growing interest in writing, directing, and producing, signaling a shift toward behind-the-scenes roles in the entertainment industry. By 2023, she had signed with WME (William Morris Endeavor) to further explore a wider range of creative opportunities.

== Legacy ==
Although she comes from a celebrated Hollywood family, Van Dien has steadily forged her own path—balancing acting, streaming, and independent creative ventures. Her work reflects a modern, multifaceted approach to fame and artistry, blending tradition with digital innovation.

== External links ==
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1836948/ Grace Van Dien on IMDb]
* [https://www.twitch.tv/bluefille Grace Van Dien on Twitch]
* [https://twitter.com/gracevandien Grace Van Dien on Twitter]
* [https://www.instagram.com/gracevandien/ Grace Van Dien on Instagram]

[[Category:1996 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:American actresses]]
[[Category:Twitch streamers]]
[[Category:American people of Dutch descent]]
[[Category:Actresses from Los Angeles]]
[[Category:21st-century American actresses]]