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Gracie Abrams Dons Romeo and Juliet Costumes on SNL Halloween Episode
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In Short: Abrams opened her set with 'Hit the Wall,' the lead single from 'Daughter from Hell.' The performance was a nod to the film's visual style, with Abrams standing behind an aquarium, mirroring the moment when Juliet and Romeo first catch sight of each other through a fish tank in the movie.
Gracie Abrams made a memorable appearance on Saturday Night Live's Halloween episode, performing two songs from her latest album 'Daughter from Hell' and its upcoming deluxe edition. For her first performance, she donned Claire Danes' angel costume from Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo + Juliet' (1996), recreating the iconic fish-tank meeting scene with an aquarium backdrop.
The singer-songwriter's second performance featured 'Here You Come, There You Go,' a track from the deluxe edition of 'Daughter from Hell.' For this song, Abrams changed into Leonardo DiCaprio's Hawaiian shirt paired with metal sleeves from his knight's armor, completing her tribute to the doomed lovers from the film.
Abrams' performances were part of a significant commercial period for her career.
In an interview with Billboard, Abrams described the writing process for 'Hit the Wall' as almost trance-like. She said, 'I just remember it being done,' highlighting the immersive nature of the session.
The Halloween episode also featured Inde Navarrette's hosting debut. Abrams' performances were well-received, with Billboard noting that 'Hit the Wall' set the tone for her entire album, while InMusic Blog highlighted the cinematic tribute to 'Romeo + Juliet'.
Looking ahead, Abrams will embark on her 'The Look At My Life Tour' next month, beginning with a show at Denver’s Ball Arena on December 2. The tour will further promote her latest album and its deluxe edition.
What this adds
The performances on SNL were a significant moment for Abrams, showcasing her versatility and the visual themes of her latest work.
What's confirmed
- Explore Gracie Abrams See latest videos, charts and news For her first song, “ Hit the Wall ” from her third album Daughter from Hell, Abrams wore Claire Danes’ angel costume from the 1996 film and opened the performance from behind an aquarium, a nod to the movie’s fish-tank meeting scene.
- The original ‘Daughter From Hell’ was released on July 17 and saw Abrams once again work extensively with longtime collaborator Aaron Dessner of The National.
What's still developing
- “ Hit the Wall ” was the album’s lead single, and Abrams has said it set the tone for everything that followed.
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- The 2x Grammy nominee channeled Baz Luhrmann ‘s Romeo + Juliet (1996) as she serenaded the Studio 8H live audience, dressing as Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes’ doomed lovers from the ultra-stylized adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragedy.
- She also began the song standing behind an aquarium, recreating the moment when Juliet and Romeo, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, first catch sight of one another through a fish tank.
- The singer-songwriter returned to the long-running US sketch show for its Halloween special, which was hosted by Obsession star Inde Navarrette.
- Explore the buzz around Whalefall and see if Austin Abrams can replicate his success after Resident Evil at the box office.
- The Austin Abrams starrer collected $60.1 million at the domestic box office in its opening weekend.
- The Halloween season has begun, and people will love these kinds of movies; if it is good enough, it could become a blockbuster.
- With Resident Evil’s spectacular box-office performance, the film must do exceptionally well to beat it and become Abrams’ top-grosser in 2026.
- Whalefall is a survival thriller by Brian Duffield featuring Austin Abrams in the leading role.
- The singer embraced the visual world of Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 film Romeo + Juliet, channeling Claire Danes’ angelic look from the movie.