If you are like us, you have finished reading the first three episodes of the Hulu series "Nine Perfect Strangers" (opens in new tab), ordered its original book (opens in new tab), and are eager to learn more about the mysterious characters and their backgrounds You've probably read the first three episodes of the book (opens new tab). On David E. Kelley's show, everyone on the wellness retreat, from the nine guests to their attendants, and especially the heretical wellness guru Marcia, played by Nicole Kidman, seems to have a secret. While we won't get answers about what goes on at Tranquillum House until the next episode is released (opens in a new tab), we do get to know some new faces in the cast.

Among the 12 great performances, Grace Van Patten stands out as Zoe, a 20-year-old who attends a retreat with her parents to heal from her grief. Patten's grounded performance in her first non-indie role gives new depth to Zoe's healing journey as she sees a new side of her parents while dealing with a family tragedy. In light of the buzz surrounding Patten's performance, here is everything we know about this young star.

Twenty-four-year-old Van Patten was born into a star-studded family in New York City. Her father is actor/director Timothy Van Patten, who has directed most episodes of major HBO television shows, including "Sex and the City," "The Wire," "Boardwalk Empire," and "Game of Thrones." She also has an uncle, the late Dick Van Patten, star of the ABC show Eight is Enough.

Van Patten's first role was in one of the most acclaimed television shows ever. In an interview with Vanity Fair (opens in new tab), Van Patten said that Tony Soprano himself, James Gandolfini, inspired her to pursue a career in acting. He said he was inspired to pursue a career in acting by Tony Soprano himself, James Gandolfini. She said, "I remember watching Jimmy Gandolfini transform from a gentle giant into a wild beast, and that got me interested in acting."

Van Patten graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, a renowned performing arts school. She had planned to study theater at the University of Southern California, but instead took a gap year and began auditioning without an agent. Midway through that gap year, she met a manager through Ansel Elgort, another LaGuardia graduate, and everything changed for her. 'She saw something in me. Once I signed with her, everything started falling into place," Van Patten told Interview magazine (opens in new tab).

Van Patten began dating the former Naked Brothers Band member sometime in 2017, and the actor first appeared on her Instagram later that year. Other than a few cute couple posts and red carpet appearances, the two have not spoken publicly about their relationship.

Van Patten told the Australian site Nine (opens in new tab) that her first encounter with Kidman was in a role when they filmed a scene where Kidman first meets the guests at the retreat. 'I remember feeling the same reaction I felt in the show. I was mesmerized, she was hypnotic, a force of nature. I was willing to listen to anything she had to say."

She also said she learned a lot from the rest of the cast of Nine Perfect Strangers (open in new tab). 'It was a master class. On top of the talent and professionalism, they were all great people. They were so funny and fun to be around. I had the best time. Especially that group scene, it was like summer camp!"

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Van Patten had appeared primarily in indie films and off-Broadway shows before landing a role in the highly anticipated Hulu series Nine Perfect Strangers, her breakout role in another Hulu series called Tell Me Lies in which she will play the lead role. Based on the novel by Carola Lovering and executive produced by Emma Roberts, the show follows a tumultuous eight-year relationship in which Patten plays the female lead, according to Deadline (opens in new tab).