Maggie Grace

Who is Maggie Grace?

Maggie Grace (born Margaret Grace Denig on September 21, 1983, in Worthington, Ohio) is an American actress and model acclaimed for her impressive range—from supernatural thrillers to high-octane action franchises . Raised in a family-run jewelry business, she developed an early love for drama and literature, famously calling herself a “Shakespeare nerd” by age 13 . After high school, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting, quickly landing roles on shows like CSI: Miami and the TV movie Murder in Greenwich, earning a Young Artist Award nomination in 2002.

Grace became a household name as Shannon Rutherford on ABC’s Lost (2004–06, 2010), sharing a Screen Actors Guild Award with the ensemble . Seeking film roles, she starred as Kim Mills in the Taken trilogy (2008–2014) alongside Liam Neeson, solidifying her action-star credentials . Her career further diversified with roles in The Jane Austen Book Club (2007), Malice in Wonderland (2009), Knight and Day (2010), Faster (2010), the Twilight Saga as Irina (2011–12), and a notable part in Fear the Walking Dead as journalist Althea Szewczyk-Przygocki (2018–21).

Grace has continued expanding her repertoire with independent and mainstream films like The Hobbit’s short film Unity (2015), The Hurricane Heist (2018), Love, Weddings & Other Disasters (2020), and The Secret Art of Human Flight (2023) . She also appeared in the Broadway revival of Picnic in 2013 .

Off-camera, Maggie Grace values privacy but is known for adopting a stray cat found on Lost set, calling it a “travel buddy” . Her interests include literature and theater, with a noted love of Jane Austen and Shakespeare .

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Maggie Grace Relationships in Past

Ian Somerhalder (circa 2006–2007), reportedly close on Lost set
Blake Mycoskie (entrepreneur, ~2007–2010)
Matthew Cooke (circa 2012–2014); engaged Feb 18, 2015, but separated

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Maggie Grace Wedding Overview

On May 28, 2017, Maggie Grace wed Brent Bushnell, CEO of entertainment company Two Bit Circus, in a private California ceremony. Their wedding was understated and intimate, attended by close family and friends rather than tabloids. By 2020, they had become parents to a son, highlighting their desire for a grounded, family-focused life. The couple values privacy and chooses a low-profile lifestyle, often keeping public appearances minimal while supporting each other’s creative and personal pursuits. Preservation of personal space is clearly important—Grace’s move into music under the maggiegrace_music alias reflects a creative evolution supported by Bushnell. Their marriage blends entertainment with innovation, embodying a shared vision of creating joy and meaning in life beyond Hollywood’s glare.

Maggie Grace Viral News

Viral News - “Lost” Reboot Thoughts (Feb 2025)

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Maggie says a Lost reboot should be a “creative remix” to satisfy fans rather than a direct continuation.

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Viral News - Heartfelt Reunion Hope

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Also in February 2025, she expressed interest in a Lost cast reunion at its 25th anniversary.

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Viral News - Music Teaser Shared (July 2025)

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She promoted her new song “Heart Strings And Honey” via an Instagram reel post.

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Maggie Grace Movies List

Movie Name	Release Year	Director Name	Co-Actor
Taken	2008	Pierre Morel
Lost	2010	xyz
Fear the Walking Dead	2018–2021	xyz
The President’s Daughter	2025	(TBA)