Grace Phipps might not be considered a household name quite yet, but that isn’t stopping her from using her voice to speak out about an issue that’s important to her, and also directly affects her every day.
The 24 year old actress has starred in a number of television shows during her career, including Supernatural, Austin and Ally, The Vampire Diaries, and Scream Queens, but a big part of her fanbase came about after her supporting role in Disney Channel’s Teen Beach Movie and Teen Beach Movie 2.
And as many people know, being a Disney star often comes with a number of responsibilities, the biggest one being acting as a role model for young girls. This makes Grace’s latest Instagram post all the more important, necessary, and inspiring.
Grace’s wise words come during a day and age when women are mistreated by men every day, and all too often, we see women who speak out about the issue of domestic abuse shamed, ridiculed, or insulted for their bravery. Many times, they’re accused of lying, fabricating the story, being over-dramatic, or doing something to anger a man so much, that his actions are deemed reasonable. The fact that she had the courage to speak out, knowing what the consequences might be, is a testament to her strength.
Grace has received an outpouring of love and support on Instagram and Twitter since her post, and the well wishes continue to come. Hopefully, her actions will encourage others to speak out about their experiences, or reach out for help if they’re currently in a situation like hers.
Every one of us here at CelebMix are inspired and touched by Grace’s strength, and we encourage those who feel they might be involved in an unhealthy relationship to find the help they need.