Sunset Boulevard’s Grace Hodgett Young Watches Reality TV Before Showtime

Grace Hodgett Youngs early 20s have unfolded like one giant highlight reel.

By the time she was 21, shed made her West End debut in therevival ofSunset Boulevard.

But the biggest pinch-me moment of Youngs career so far?

Grace Hodgett Young in the Broadway revival of “Sunset Boulevard”

I could have screamed in her face.

I went straight in for a hug.

I was like, Werenotdoing a handshake here.

I remember the first showcase I did was You Cant Stop the Beat from Hairspray.

I wore this bright pink outfit and I had my favorite leggings on.

Ill never forget that, says the British actor.

But as set as she was on pursuing a career onstage, those around her were less certain.

Below, Young reflects on coloring books, visiting the Statue of Liberty, andSelling Sunset.

One [American reality TV show] that I love that Ive watched already in the UK isSelling Sunset.

I need to try more.

Im also getting into coloring.

Ive bought loads of coloring books and felt-tip pens so Im trying to do less on my phone.

I also brought my Kindle with me and Im reading a really good book calledThe List.

Thankfully you guys have it here, so Ive been buying that.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.