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The Drew Barrymore Show hosted actress Grace Van Patten, who opened up about her experience working with her co-star and off-screen boyfriend, Jackson White. Van Pattens revealed specifics on their relationship and how it feels to negotiate personal and professional dynamics during the interview.
Renowned for its friendly and interesting dialogues, the talk show gave viewers an inside view of Van Patten's opinions on the difficulties and rewards of working with her partner. Among the shows' highlights was this open conversation.
Currently starring in the Netflix series Tell Me Lies, Van Patten discussed how the show brought Jackson White and her together. Although their on-screen chemistry as Lucy and Stephen dominated the program, off-screen, their romance took a different shape.
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Unlike the strong and poisonous dynamic between their characters on Tell Me Lies, the actress said that their relationship was therapeutic and consoling.
Although public interest was piqued by Van Pattens and White's real-life relationship, Van Patten made it abundantly evident that their bond is far more favourable than their TV portrayal.
Viewers were keen to know more about their off-screen romance, and Van Patten didn't hold back when revealing the intimate side of their relationship — which, she thinks, has become more robust via their work together.
Grace Van Patten opens up about her relationship on The Drew Barrymore Show
Grace Van Patten didn’t hold back when she appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show, where she delved into her personal and professional life. In her interview, she talked about how dating her Tell Me Lies co-star Jackson White felt like therapy.
Van Patten admitted that their relationship developed during the first season of the show and has grown ever since. She revealed that the experience of working together has been both challenging and deeply rewarding.
The interview also highlighted Van Patten’s fears about acting with White after they had become so close. She shared her initial concerns that her boyfriend might see through her acting, but those worries quickly faded.
The strong bond they developed off-screen actually made her feel safer and more comfortable in her role, allowing her to be more vulnerable during intense scenes.
Tell Me Lies and its role in their relationship
Van Patten discussed Tell Me Lies, a Hulu series modeled on Carola Lovering's book, on The Drew Barrymore Show.
The program centers on the poisonous relationship between Van Patten's Lucy Albright and Jackson White's Stephen De Marco. Van Patten made clear that their real-life romance is the complete opposite, even if their on-screen relationship is turbulent and dark.
The actress described filming the series as an experience that felt like couple’s therapy. Through their on-screen fights and emotional moments, they were able to channel their personal emotions into their performances. Van Patten shared that this process allowed them to "get all the bad things out on screen," making their off-screen life much more peaceful and balanced.
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Jackson White’s public confession of love
Jackson White has never shied away from expressing his affection for Van Patten. On various occasions, including on a podcast, White admitted that he had a "huge crush" on her. He described her as one of the coolest and most grounded people he has ever met, a sentiment that has only deepened since they started working together.
Van Patten, meanwhile, has always maintained a more private stance about their relationship. However, during her interview on The Drew Barrymore Show, she echoed White’s feelings and shared that their connection has been strong from the start.
The couple continues to support each other both professionally and personally, a balance that Van Patten finds crucial to their dynamic.
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The challenges of working together
Grace Van Patten acknowledged that working with her real-life boyfriend presented difficulties even with their close relationship. She said on The Drew Barrymore Show that there were times of uncertainty, particularly regarding the blurbing of boundaries between their characters and reality.
Still, those difficulties only served to deepen their relationship as they negotiated the demands of their on-screen roles.
Van Patten explained that while filming Tell Me Lies, there were moments of intense vulnerability. Thanks to the trust they have built, Van Patten said that she never felt judged or scrutinized by White, which made the entire process more fulfilling. In fact, she described the working experience as one that deepened their relationship both on and off the screen.
Are Grace Van Patten and Jackson White still together?
Indeed, Jackson White and Grace Van Patten still are quite in love. Since rumours about their relationship first surfaced in 2022, they have been upfront about it. Van Patten usually keeps her personal life under wraps, yet she and White occasionally share sneak peeks of their relationship on social media.
Their love story has been much sought after by fans, and Van Patten's appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show only stoked more curiosity.
Given both actors frequently complement each other's skills and personalities, their relationship seems to be solid. The common experiences of Van Pattens and White on Tell Me Lies have only deepened their bond by demonstrating their ability to juggle their personal and business life effectively.
Grace Van Patten’s appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show offered fans a unique look into her relationship with Jackson White, her Tell Me Lies co-star. Their love, which developed during series filming, has only become more intense with time.
Audiences have been enthralled by Van Pattens' candid about their dynamic on and off screen.
The couple's ability to separate their real-life love from their poisonous on-screen relationship is evidence of their communication and trust. Fans can be sure Van Patten and White are still close even as they eagerly await the next chapter of Tell Me Lies.
Viewers can stream episodes of The Drew Barrymore Show on Paramount+.
