Nationwide — Stranger Things actress Priah Ferguson, who is now 18 years old, just graduated from high school while balancing her acting career and real-life experiences. She celebrated this milestone by sharing heartfelt thoughts on Instagram about her journey and growth. Priah, known for her role as Erica Sinclair on Netflix’s Stranger Things, graduated from public high school in her hometown of Hawkins, Indiana, according to People. Despite starting her career at a young age, she chose to stay in public school to stay grounded and experience a typical student life.

In her Instagram post, Ferguson reflected on the challenge of maintaining a professional career while keeping a strong GPA. She wrote, “As much as I’ve pushed myself to be great in my craft, I’ve also prioritized living a life that’s real—one that’s helped shape me into a well-rounded young woman.”

She described the experience as a “unique journey” and thanked her family, friends, and teachers for their support.

She also shared a video of her graduation day, including moments from her speech as the senior class vice president. In her speech, she encouraged her fellow graduates to overcome life’s challenges and move forward with purpose.

Ferguson joined Stranger Things in season 2 and is known for her role as Lucas Sinclair’s witty younger sister. In a previous interview, she teased that the show’s upcoming fifth and final season will wrap up the story in an epic way.

Source: “Stranger Things” Actress Priah Ferguson Graduates High School at 18 Years Old