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AnnaSophia Robb has long captivated audiences with her performances, from the surf-inspiring Soul Surfer<\/em> to stepping into Carrie Bradshaw\u2019s iconic shoes in The Carrie Diaries<\/em>. Now, she\u2019s diving into a world of mystery, murder, and meticulous suburban facades in Grosse Pointe Garden Society<\/em>, NBC\u2019s newest drama that\u2019s already drawing comparisons to Desperate Housewives <\/em>\u2014 but with a fresh, modern twist.<\/p>\n

The series, which premiered yesterday, February 23, revolves around four seemingly ordinary members of an elite garden club whose lives take an unexpectedly dark turn. Robb stars as Alice, a dreamer and high school English teacher whose best-laid plans are unraveling before her eyes. But beyond playing a key role in the plot, Robb also introduces viewers to the Grosse Pointe Garden Society<\/em> world by narrating the first episode, setting the tone for a season full of secrets, intrigue, and jaw-dropping twists.<\/p>\n

In an exclusive interview with GRAZIA USA<\/em>, Robb delves into the complexities of her character, the show\u2019s unique storytelling approach, and why Grosse Pointe Garden Society<\/em> is the must-watch series of the season.<\/p>\n

The Allure of Grosse Pointe Garden Society<\/em><\/h3>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited for people to see it. It\u2019s been really fun filming it,\u201d Robb shares with GRAZIA<\/em> ahead of the series premiere. \u201cEvery time we do interviews, people are like, \u2018What’s going to happen next?!\u2019 It\u2019s like being a part of a mystery.”<\/p>\n

That intrigue stems from the show\u2019s seamless weaving of suburban normalcy with underlying chaos. \u201cWe have the element of mystery. And you meet all of these people \u2014 it\u2019s an unlikely mash-up. We\u2019re in a garden society, we’re in suburbia, there’s a bunch of women in Lily Pulitzer and Ralph Lauren polos, but then there\u2019s a dead body, and there’s a mystery,” Robb explains. “I think it’s about everyone wanting to be perceived as having it all together on the surface and everything is fine, but really, underneath, their worlds are imploding.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Robb remains tight-lipped about the show\u2019s biggest twists, she does hint at unexpected alliances and friendships forming throughout the season. \u201cI love that it\u2019s an ensemble show,\u201d Robb says, noting that the entirety of the cast plays a pivotal role in bringing this rich, complex world to life. \u201cWe have so many characters and we get to explore their backstories and learn more about them. Much like a garden, there’s a lot of fun flowers, people, and characters popping up. It makes something really colorful and vibrant and interesting \u2014 you just want to keep going and going and learning more.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Heart of Alice<\/h3>\n

Robb\u2019s character, Alice, is described as a dreamer whose best dreams come crashing down on her. \u201cAlice feels trapped,\u201d Robb shares. \u201cShe wants to get out of Grosse Pointe. She sees herself in New York as a writer, but she doesn\u2019t know how to go from where she is to where she wants to be. It\u2019s driving her absolutely crazy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beyond career frustrations, Alice is also navigating relationship dilemmas. \u201cShe\u2019s in this relationship where it\u2019s like, \u2018Are you going to take that leap, or are you going to stay put and make it work?\u2019\u201d Robb explains. \u201cShe’s caught in that in-between stage of decision-making. I think so many people can relate to her.” Being married and in her early 30s herself, the actress admits that she too feels that “looming pressure” of society \u2014 specifically when it comes to everyone talking about having children and continually asking, ‘What’s next?’<\/p>\n

“You feel like you’re just figuring yourself out and what it is you want to do, and you finally have the courage to be like, ‘I’m going to go get it!’ And then biologically and socially, you’re having this giant pressure to pop out babies,” Robb admits honestly. “I think there’s so much realness to that conversation.” One moment in particular made Robb realize just how bold Grosse Pointe Garden Society<\/em> is willing to be with this realness. \u201cThere\u2019s a scene with Patty and her in-laws talking about her vaginal mucus, and I was cracking up,\u201d she recalls. \u201cI was like, \u2018Oh my gosh, we\u2019re saying this on network TV? This is incredible!\u2019 I know myself and so many of my friends, this is where we’re at, where we’re like, ‘We’re supposed to have kids now?’ There’s also a lot of humor in all of that. But it’s also a really sensitive subject.\u201d<\/p>\n

Setting the Tone as Narrator<\/h3>\n

As the narrator of the first episode<\/a>, Robb had the unique task of introducing viewers to this high-stakes suburban world. \u201cAlice is a writer, so she sets up the metaphor for the show in terms of introducing every character as a flower,\u201d Robb explains. \u201cThere’s a groundedness to it, and then things start to get crazy.\u201d And it gets crazy fast.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis show wastes no time,\u201d Robb teases. \u201cSometimes, you watch a TV show and you’re like, \u2018Come on, give us some juicy drama!\u2019 But it [Grosse Pointe Garden Society<\/em>] delivers,” she continues. “Even in episode two, you see the consequences of her [Alice’s] actions. I remember reading the script and being like, \u2018She does what now? Excuse me?!\u2019\u201d Robb describes Alice as a bit of a bulldog \u2014 once she gets an idea in her head, she won\u2019t let it go. \u201cThat’s also placed with the comedy of the show, which is really fun,\u201d she tells us. \u201cYou get to take something a real person would do and just like exaggerate it out a little bit.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Career Evolution<\/h3>\n

Robb has built an impressive career playing dynamic, complex women, always choosing roles that challenge and excite her. But does she bring past characters into new roles? Not exactly.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’d say my past characters don’t really influence my other characters,\u201d she answers while pondering the question. \u201cIt\u2019s more about the process of getting into a role \u2014 creating a character journal, building a backstory, and talking with the showrunners and really fleshing out who this person is.\u201d<\/p>\n

That said, she has noticed a pattern. \u201cThis is actually the second time I\u2019ve played an Alice,\u201d she muses. \u201cThe first time was Mercy Street<\/em>, this PBS show. And I was like, ‘Oh wow, I\u2019m an Alice, and <\/em>I’m a writer for the second time?” referencing her role playing the young Carrie Bradshaw in The Carrie Diaries<\/em>. “It\u2019s funny as you go along in your career as an actor, and you’re like, ‘Oh.. interesting. Do I start writing?'” she jokes.<\/p>\n

Robb’s journey to Grosse Pointe Garden Society<\/em> wasn’t a solitary one, with her deep connection to the natural world \u2014 so evident in her portrayal of Alice \u2014 stemming from cherished childhood memories spent cultivating gardens alongside her grandparents. “Some of my favorite childhood memories are in my Nana and Papa’s garden and planting flower beds with my grandfather,” Robb shares with GRAZIA<\/em>. “Those have been the things that I think I’ve actually really closely paired with Alice because I’ve built it into part of her story and why she is part of a garden society.”<\/p>\n

Rebel Ridge<\/em> Recognition<\/h3>\n

Robb’s recent work on Rebel Ridge<\/em><\/a> has also garnered significant attention, culminating in the film winning a Critics’ Choice Award for Best Movie Made for Television. The actress recalls the moment she heard the news on the nomination: “I was on set of Grosse Pointe<\/em>, and I felt like, ‘Yeah, good!’ I’m so proud of the film.” Beyond personal satisfaction, Robb emphasizes the collaborative spirit of the project, acknowledging the hard work and dedication of the entire cast and crew. “I think everyone on it worked so hard,” she states, “and I am so happy it was as successful as it was and that so many people were able to watch it on Netflix.”<\/p>\n

She also praises director Jeremy Saulnier, saying, “Jeremy wrote one of the best scripts I’ve ever read, and he executed it as such. The movie that you see on Netflix, there are so many processes from when a script gets made to when people see it. There are so many opportunities for other people to come in. And he made the movie that he set out to make, and I think it really resonated with so many people.”<\/p>\n

She also expresses her excitement around all of the love Aaron Pierre is getting right now, sharing, “He deserves it! He is a good guy. He is a hero and I want him to get all of his flowers all of the time.” For Robb, Rebel Ridge<\/em> represents the power of collaborative storytelling and the impact a film can have when passion and talent converge. “It was really special to be working on something where I felt like the whole crew believed in the project from the get-go, and that was really special.”<\/p>\n

What’s Blooming Next?<\/h3>\n

With Grosse Pointe Garden Society<\/em> taking root on NBC, Robb is looking towards the future with a mix of excitement and ambition. While she’s currently keeping specific details under wraps, she reveals, “I’m developing a couple of projects myself right now, which is fun and different, and it takes a long time, which is great. Good things take time.” This foray into development underscores Robb’s desire to contribute to the creative process beyond acting, allowing her to shape stories from the ground up.<\/p>\n

“I would love to do more theater,” Robb also adds, highlighting her longing to return to the stage. “I love the theater. I live in New York<\/a>, and it’s just something I want to get back into.” And, as a testament to her belief in community and collaboration, Robb also expresses her commitment to supporting fellow artists in her future endeavors: “I think it’s fun to be in this industry because you get to work with people that you build relationships with. I’m excited to just jump in and help on friends’ projects and be involved in different ways because it is a creative process. And I think that is what is really fulfilling, not only supporting the things that I want to do, but also my friends’ creative visions.” For Robb, the future is a garden ripe with possibilities, where she can cultivate her own creative visions while nurturing the talents of those around her.<\/p>\n

Watch Grosse Pointe Garden Society<\/em> On NBC<\/h3>\n

Grosse Pointe Garden Society<\/em> is now streaming on NBC, with the season finale set for mid-May \u2014 meaning there\u2019s plenty of time for the drama to reach new heights. Prepare for secrets, scandals, and suburban chaos you won\u2019t want to miss. Fans can expect more unexpected twists and high-stakes drama as the season unfolds. And with AnnaSophia Robb\u2019s undeniable charm and commitment to every role she takes on, there\u2019s no doubt she\u2019ll continue to surprise and inspire audiences.<\/p>\n

As for Robb’s personal take? She wants viewers to enjoy watching the series while also doing some introspection. “I hope audiences have fun with the show but also reflect on, ‘What are my dreams, and what is really holding me back? What am I distracting myself from doing? What am I telling myself I can’t do because other people are preventing me from it, which is really just a lie when really I could go after it myself?'”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42686,"featured_media":99864,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[23,38,16,3925],"yoast_head":"\nAnnaSophia Robb Talks Grosse Pointe Garden Society & More<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"AnnaSophia Robb opens up to GRAZIA about her role in NBC's new 'Grosse Pointe Garden Society' and what's next for this talented actress.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/annasophia-robb-grosse-pointe-garden-society-interview\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"GRAZIA Exclusive: AnnaSophia Robb Dishes on NBC's New 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