Grace Peyton is the oldest daughter of Jackie and Kevin Peyton, the older sister of Fiona Peyton and the niece of Tunie Peyton. She is portrayed by Ruby Jerins.
Biography[]
The elder of Jackie's two daughters, Grace Peyton was diagnosed at a young age with generalized anxiety disorder. Teachers flagged Grace's anxiety when they found Grace drawing meticulously similar pictures of her family - devoid of colour, a sun or happiness. Grace struggles when Jackie has to go to work, saying she "wishes the hospital would burn down" (S1 EP8).
Jackie reveals during her stint in rehab that her addiction started when Grace was a baby and did not stop crying for two years. The relationship between Jackie and Grace is often a strained one, and when Grace is in her teens, she starts experimenting with Adderall. This prompts Jackie to ask Kevin to have both daughters live with him. Grace later stands up for Jackie when she feels her father isn't giving Jackie a chance to be involved with her search for colleges.
Personality[]
In the early seasons Grace is highly strung and very concerned with germs/plagues/bacteria. She is seen watching documentaries that aren't appropriate for her age, staying up all night and stressing. This is seen just before her diagnosis of anxiety. Grace can be fiesty in her personality, challenging both her parents.
Grace is often judgmental when it comes to Jackie's drug addiction. An intelligent girl who makes good grades in school, she also has a rebellious side. This stems from her resentment toward Jackie for her addiction, and resentment toward both parents for their divorce, which causes upheaval in her life. Toward the end of the series, she softens toward Jackie, and shows a sensitive understanding of Jackie's struggle with addiction.