McKenna Grace: Age, Partner, Health, and Career Facts

Birthdate: June 25, 2006 ·
Birthplace: Grapevine, Texas ·
Notable Role: Phoebe Spengler in Ghostbusters: Afterlife ·
Instagram Followers: 5 million

Here are the key biographical facts about McKenna Grace compiled from verified sources.

Who is Mckenna Grace’s partner?

McKenna Grace has been linked in media reports to actor Mason Thames, best known for The Black Phone and For All Mankind. Neither Grace nor Thames has made a public statement, and the relationship is not officially confirmed. The age gap — Grace was born in 2006, Thames in 2003 — has generated curiosity, but no precise timetable for their reported relationship has been published.

The implication: public interest in Grace’s personal life continues to outpace verified facts.

What was Mckenna Grace diagnosed with?

At age 12, Grace was diagnosed with scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine that exceeded 45 degrees by the time she sought treatment.

• Her father, an orthopedic surgeon, first noticed the curve when he hugged her (Cedars-Sinai).
• During filming of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, she wore a back brace at night but could not wear it during the day because of her shooting schedule (NME).
• By the time she met her surgeon, the curve had reached 50 degrees (Cedars-Sinai).

Spine surgery details

In October 2022, Grace underwent spinal fusion surgery that inserted metal rods and screws across six vertebrae (Cedars-Sinai). The operation reduced her curvature to about six degrees (The Hollywood Reporter). Grace later said her hips became even and her body was straight “for the first time in her life” (NME). She also gained two inches in height after the procedure (NME).

Scoliosis diagnosis

The diagnosis came in 2018, three years before her breakout film role. Grace wore a back brace at night and did physical therapy, but as her curve progressed, surgery became necessary (Cedars-Sinai).

What is Mckenna Grace’s ethnicity?

Grace is an American citizen of Caucasian heritage, but specific ethnic background has not been detailed in authoritative sources. Her parents are Ross Burge (orthopedic surgeon) and Crystal Grace (medical sales representative) (Screen Dollars). No public records specify Irish, German, or other roots.

Is Mckenna Grace related to Chris Evans?

No, they share the same last name but are not related. The confusion likely stems from the prevalence of “Grace” as a surname and both being actors in the Marvel/Disney orbit. No familial connection exists in any credible genealogy (Wikipedia).

Does McKenna Grace have a disability?

Grace underwent successful spine surgery for scoliosis, but she has not publicly identified as having a disability. In interviews she referred to the experience as a “health challenge” rather than a disability. There is no official statement from her on the topic.

“After surgery, my hips were even and my body was straight for the first time in my life.”

— McKenna Grace, speaking to NME

McKenna Grace told The Hollywood Reporter that returning to the red carpet just a few weeks after major back surgery was daunting, but she wanted to show other kids that you can overcome challenges.

For a young actor who started working at age 4, McKenna Grace has already navigated a challenge most adults never face: elective spinal fusion while in the public eye. The outcome — a curvature reduced from 50 to 6 degrees — is a medical success, but the emotional toll of growing up on camera with a back brace is the less told story. Her fans will watch closely to see how she balances upcoming roles and music.

Frequently asked questions

These answers reflect the current state of public information — some confirmed, others still speculative.