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\"Eris
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Over the years, fans have watched the characters on NBC’s hit show This Is Us<\/em><\/a> grow up right before their eyes, and Tess Pearson, played by Eris Baker<\/strong>, has definitely come a long way since the series first aired in 2016.<\/p>\n

In the season 3 finale, Tess came out to her to her parents and her uncle Kevin (played by Justin Hartley<\/strong>) via text message. She then goes on to date Alex, in which Tess explores her queer identity.<\/p>\n

Though her mother, Beth (played by Susan Kelechi Watson<\/strong>), previously wanted her in girlier outfits, Tess has now figured out who she is and has become “more confident<\/a> in dressing how she wants to,” Baker, 16, exclusively tells GRAZIA USA<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“In previous seasons, she would argue with Beth because she doesn\u2019t want to wear a dress or do this, and I think definitely when she came out, it helped her grow into who she is fashion-wise,” the budding star says.<\/p>\n

\"Eris
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Now, Baker gets to dress in comfortable clothes \u2014 baggy pants and a cropped T-shirt \u2014 when she gets into character.<\/p>\n

This season, the brunette beauty gets to try on one of her favorite outfits<\/a> \u2014 vintage green pants. “It\u2019s not pants you see every day in the mall, so that was really cool,” Baker notes. “I feel like with a lot of these characters, a lot of the dresses are vintage.”<\/p>\n

The cherry on top is that Baker gets to help pick out Tess’ outfits. “It\u2019s a lot of fun playing dress up and being a Barbie doll for a day,” she gushes.<\/p>\n

These days, Baker is making a name for herself<\/a> \u2014 she was recently nominated for a NAACP Image Award, a feat that took her by surprise.\u00a0“I wasn\u2019t expecting that at all. I was so excited,” she recalls. “Dan Fogelman<\/strong>, the creator of This Is Us<\/em>, emailed me, and I feel like that is when I cried. That is when it really set in, and I was like, ‘Oh my god, it\u2019s such an incredible honor.'”<\/p>\n

\"Eris
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She continues, “It\u2019s such a blessing, and I just have to thank God for this experience because it has given me the opportunity to work on This Is Us<\/em>. If it wasn\u2019t for him or even Dan for allowing me to be on the show, it wouldn\u2019t be happening to me. I am very, very grateful. To be 16 years old, that is insane.”<\/p>\n

With season 6 wrapping up this year<\/a>, it will be bittersweet for Baker to say goodbye to Tess \u2014 but she is grateful that she has taken on this important role. “To have representation on NBC<\/a> is such a big thing and a thing that needs to be done more, and for Tess to be a part of that, it really means a lot,” she notes. “I hope that she continues to find herself. I definitely think that she is confident.”<\/p>\n

“I never in a million years thought I would be playing a character with so much range, and especially at her age \u2014 a 14 year old coming out and finding her identity \u2014 I never thought that is something I could do, and it definitely strengthened me. I am really happy that I get to play her<\/a>,” she concludes.<\/p>\n

This Is Us<\/em> airs Tuesdays on NBC at 9 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32465,"featured_media":48346,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[4054,23,3925],"yoast_head":"\n'This Is Us' Star Eris Baker Talks About Tess' Clothing & Confidence<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"'This Is Us' star Eris Baker exclusively tells GRAZIA USA about Tess' clothing and confidence. 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