- Jackson White and Grace Van Patten reveal how their off-screen romance balances their on-screen toxic roles.
- The pair keep separate L.A.-area homes for solitude and social energy, while maintaining near-identical schedules.
- Season 3 of Tell Me Lies intensifies Stephen’s manipulation; Hulu has not confirmed the show’s future.
- White discusses sobriety and a creative family background that shaped his career.
From toxic on-screen couple to grounded real-life partners
Jackson White and Grace Van Patten, the stars of Hulu’s Tell Me Lies, posed for a Teen Vogue cover while opening up about their private relationship and the contrast with their characters’ volatile romance. After keeping their relationship quiet, the actors now share how they’ve built a steady life together away from Stephen and Lucy’s destructiveness.
Two homes, one supportive rhythm
Rather than move in together, Van Patten and White maintain separate homes in the Los Angeles area—what they describe as a “city home and a country home.” Jackson White says the show enabled them to pursue homeownership while preserving individual dreams. They meet the need for solitude and social energy by alternating between the cozy cabin and a livelier city space.
Balancing careers, routines and simple comforts
The duo’s schedules have aligned over the past few years, making it easier to integrate lives without sacrificing independence. At home they cook, watch movies and hang out with White’s dog, Fred. Both credit the relationship with helping them be more present: Van Patten feels more rooted, and Jackson White says he’s learned to step out of his comfort zone.
Jackson White: family, music and sobriety
Born into a showbiz family—his mother is Katey Sagal—Jackson White grew up around television and music. He originally pursued music, influenced by his late father, a drummer, then studied acting techniques such as Meisner. White also shared candidly that he chose sobriety in his mid-20s, calling it a turning point that helped focus his career and personal life.
Tell Me Lies season 3: stakes rise
Season 3 of Tell Me Lies intensifies Stephen’s manipulative arc, including a storyline in which he blackmails Lucy into confessing on tape that she lied about a sexual assault claim. The finale has the cast buzzing, but Hulu hasn’t announced whether the show will return for another season. Both actors say they’re excited for what’s next while waiting on official word.
Watch: a Tell Me Lies clip
Below is a referenced clip mentioned in the Teen Vogue piece:
What’s next for the couple
Both Van Patten and Jackson White say they’re focused on future projects and maintaining their balance. Whether Tell Me Lies returns or the actors move on to new roles, they appear committed to supporting each other—on and off screen.
Image Referance: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/grace-van-patten-jackson-white-tell-me-lies-cover-janfeb-2026