AP Spotlight: Reneé Rapp’s Bold Choices Define Her Rising Career

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At just 23, Reneé Rapp has become adept at making bold decisions, often declining offers from industry heavyweights. Her first notable refusal was at 19, when she declined a leading role in the national tour of “Mean Girls” the musical, offered by Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels. Despite financial pressures and her ambition to transition from her North Carolina roots to New York’s pop scene, Rapp chose to hold out for opportunities more aligned with her aspirations.

Acknowledging the difficulty of this decision, Rapp credits her confidence to her background, work ethic, and financial stability. This self-assuredness paid off when she was later offered the role of Regina George in the Broadway version of “Mean Girls.” Her pursuit of a pop career also bore fruit with her acclaimed debut album “Snow Angel,” which has elevated her to one of The Big Big News’ Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023.

Rapp’s journey included roles in the film adaptation of “Mean Girls” and the HBO series “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” where she played Leighton. Despite these successes, she chose not to return for the series’ third season, focusing instead on cementing her pop star status.

Photographed in Los Angeles on November 20, 2023, Rapp reflects on her journey. Her album “Snow Angel” showcases her versatile vocal talent and features introspective, sometimes somber lyrics. Now fully committed to her music career, Rapp admits to being utterly consumed by her craft, often finding inspiration in life’s challenges for her next album.

Beyond her music, Rapp is candid about personal issues, including her bisexuality and struggles with eating disorders, though she acknowledges the mixed blessings of such openness in the public eye.

Amidst pandemic-related challenges, Rapp has navigated her rapid ascent with a clear vision of her music career, leveraging her acting and Broadway experiences as stepping stones towards her primary goal.

Facing criticism for her focused approach, Rapp confronts the double standards often applied to women in the industry, asserting her right to chart her own path without undue gratitude or deference.

Rapp’s journey and choices not only define her career but also mark her as a unique and bold presence in the entertainment industry, unafraid to forge her own path.

For more details on the AP’s 2023 class of Breakthrough Entertainers, visit their website.

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