90210's Jessica Stroup: Shenae Grimes Is No Diva!

Jessica shoots down the rumors that her costar is difficult and demanding on set

By Cristina Gibson Dec 16, 2008 9:04 PMTags
Jessica Stroup, Shenae GrimesStephen Lovekin/Getty Images

Another day, another rumor about Shenae Grimes.

The 90210 newbie has been labeled the bitchy one on set of her new show, along with being criticized for acting bizarrely at a recent awards show and attracting media scrutiny for being too skinny.

But at last night's D&G bash, costar Jessica Stroup came to her defense.

“That is complete, complete rumor," she said of reports that Shenae's a diva. "The girl is my best friend. I will stand up for her no matter what. She has been nothing but a phenomenal person throughout this whole process."

So why's Shenae such a target for bad press?

"Coming here from Canada, never really living in the States, never really working in the States, the pressure is everywhere," Jess continued. "But she’s handled it beautifully, and people will write whatever they want to write.”

You tell us. Watch the clip below of Shenae at the Canadian Gemini Awards and let us know: Do you think she's acting funny or just excited to be home?