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Former Anchor Courtney Grace Appears in Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’

6/22/2026

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Courtney Grace, former news anchor, plays an NBC anchor who learns of alien existence in Steven Spielberg’s film Disclosure Day.
She secured the role after sending an anchor reel to director Cindy Tolan, who selected her without audition.
Her scenes were shot on NBC’s 30 Rock set in New York, where she met Spielberg.
Grace said she felt shocked and excited as online viewers praised her performance and made a meme.

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Courtney Grace, former news anchor, plays an NBC anchor who learns of alien existence in Steven Spielberg’s film Disclosure Day.
She secured the role after sending an anchor reel to director Cindy Tolan, who selected her without audition.
Her scenes were shot on NBC’s 30 Rock set in New York, where she met Spielberg.
Grace said she felt shocked and excited as online viewers praised her performance and made a meme.