Who Is “Monsters” Star Nicholas Chavez's Girlfriend? All About His “Grotesquerie” Costar Victoria Abbott
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Nicholas Chavez and his girlfriend, Victoria Abbott, lean on each other for support
Disney/Stewart Cook/Getty Nicholas Chavez and Victoria Abbott on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Nicholas Chavez and his girlfriend, Victoria Abbott, might play gruesome roles in Grotesquerie, but their off-screen romance is more wholesome.Although Chavez broke into the industry with General Hospital, his fame skyrocketed in September 2024 with two leading roles in Ryan Murphy's series: Lyle Menendez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story and Father Charlie Mayhew, the “hot priest,” in Grotesquerie, which Abbott also had a role in.His stardom has reached beyond the screen and landed him all over TikTok through fan-made “thirst trap” videos. One clip, known as the “the Nicholas Chavez edit,” has boasted over 56 million views and thousands of shares, including Victoria.“What blows me away is [my girlfriend] Victoria showed me a video of a bunch of people in a college classroom, literally hundreds of people gathered in a college classroom, watching this edit, which is so funny to me. I'm bowled over by the whole thing," Chavez told PEOPLE in October 2024. "But it's cool. And more than anything, I'm glad people are having fun."So who is Nicholas Chavez’s girlfriend? Here’s everything to know about Victoria Abbott and her relationship with the fellow actor.She was born in Nebraska
Nicholas Alexander Chavez/Instagram Victoria Abbott.
Abbott was born in Bellevue, Neb., but moved to California with her sister around the time she entered eighth grade.In July 2020, she told VoyageLA magazine that her favorite childhood memory was the first concert she went to soon after relocating.“It was a Crown the Empire show at the Wiltern in Hollywood, and they were my absolute favorite band at the time and hold a special place in my heart today,” she said.According to her LinkedIn profile, she attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and studied political science and government.She is an actress
Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup for FX/Shutterstock Nicholas Chavez and Victoria Abbott attend the "FX and Vanity Fair Emmy Party" at Sunset Tower on September 14, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
When Abbott moved to California, she began acting and “fell absolutely head over heels in love with it,” she told VoyageLA in July 2020.The first job she booked was a Disney infinity commercial when she was 13, leading to her breakout role as Gina in Netflix’s Echoes.“It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road working in this industry," she explained. "You hear no a lot more than you hear yes in this world, and it used to take its toll on me reasonably hard."Abbott added, "Rejection never feels good, but its something I’ve gotten comfortable with. I’m not always what a casting director is looking for, and that’s okay. It makes hearing a yes all the better.”When she's not on a set, the up-and-coming actress is using her creative talents to be a part-time assistant at her parents' photography company, per her LinkedIn.She and Nicholas went Instagram official in September 2023
Emma McIntyre/Getty Nicholas Chavez and Victoria Abbott attend Netflix's Primetime Emmy afterparty at Hilex on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.' title='Nicholas Chavez and Victoria Abbott attend Netflix's Primetime Emmy afterparty at Hilex on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.'>
Emma McIntyre/Getty Nicholas Chavez and Victoria Abbott attend Netflix's Primetime Emmy afterparty at Hilex on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Although it’s unclear how they met or when they got together officially, Abbott first posted him on her social media via Instagram Stories in September 2023. She drew yellow hearts on a video of them watching the sunset at the beach.However, they were photographed together at a friend’s birthday party in January 2023, which she reposted.Abbott created an Instagram Stories highlight titled “Lover,” which has included footage of them over the years, including sharing milkshakes, flying in helicopters and skiing.Chavez has also posted glimpses of their relationship, including a photo of him affectionately kissing his girlfriend on the cheek in July 2024. “Midwest princess,” he captioned it.They are co-workersAbbott is part of Chavez’s personal life and work, given that they were both cast in Grotesquerie. Chavez plays Father Charlie Mayhew, while Abbott portrays Andrea Salana.Even on projects she isn’t part of, Abbott supports her boyfriend’s acting career. Following the premiere of Monsters in September 2024, she shared various behind-the-scenes moments from the set in an Instagram carousel.“I took my role as on set BTS iPhone photographer girlfriend very seriously,” she wrote.She was the first call he made when he got cast in Monsters
Nicholas Alexander Chavez/Instagram Nicholas Chavez and Victoria Abbott.
In a September 2024 conversation with Interview magazine, Chavez reflected on the nerve-racking casting process for Monsters and the excitement he felt after his final callback.“I wanted this job so bad. I wanted so badly to work on an esteemed project, the kind of project that Ryan Murphy creates," he told the outlet. "And these were such compelling characters, and I knew that it would give me a chance to bring all of who I am as an actor."To ease his anxiety, Chavez took a trip to Santa Barbara with his girlfriend right after the callback, but as soon as he returned to L.A., he received the important news. Already with his dad, brother and cousin, he had a special call to make to Abbott.“I gave my family a huge hug. I ran out into the parking lot," he said. "I called my girlfriend. I called all the people I love and shared the good news."She has an identical twinAbbott has an identical twin sister, Madison Abbott. According to Madison’s Instagram, the two share a special connection, even jesting they can "reach each other’s minds."Both sisters are actresses, and their twin bond has proven helpful in several roles. They appeared together in Echoes, portraying the younger versions of twins Gina and Leni McCleary, and both had roles in Grotesquerie.In October 2024, Madison posted behind-the-scenes pictures from filming Grotesquerie on Instagram with the caption, “Also because apparently people can’t tell I am in the dress Victoria is the bloody twin 😭😭.”They traveled internationally together
Nicholas Alexander Chavez/Instagram Nicholas Chavez and Victoria Abbott.
In addition to film sets, Chavez and Abbott have traveled to many international locations together.In August 2024, she shared a series of photos on Instagram of their trip to Italy. “Two lovers in Italy,” she captioned it.That same week, she uploaded several snaps from their trip to Monaco. Chavez commented, “Call (me).” For more People news, make sure to sign up for our newsletter! Read the original article on People.
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