Summary
Gracie McGonigal, an actor with a limb difference, was told her disability might limit her acting opportunities, but she now stars in the Netflix series Bridgerton. She decided to embrace her limb difference instead of hiding it, which has helped her succeed in the acting world.
Key Facts
- Gracie McGonigal has a limb difference, where her arm stops below the elbow.
- She was told her disability might prevent her from getting acting roles.
- McGonigal is now starring in a popular Netflix series, Bridgerton.
- She initially wore a prosthetic during auditions but later chose not to.
- Her role in Bridgerton is the first for someone with a limb difference on the show.
- McGonigal described joining the show as nerve-wracking but rewarding.
- Her character, Hazel, is a maid in the series and the role includes carrying props suited to her abilities.
