The 2024 Streamer Awards didn’t just crown winners—it also reignited an old feud between Stranger Things actress Grace Van Dien and FaZe Clan, proving some beefs never really fade.
How It Started
Before FaZe Clan’s major overhaul in April 2024, the gaming org was struggling with its market value, pushing them to recruit members from outside the esports bubble. Enter Grace Van Dien, beloved for her role as Chrissy in Stranger Things.
But OG FaZe members weren’t feeling it. Social media was flooded with backlash even before Grace’s official debut, leading to a public fallout that ended with her tearful exit from the crew. Many streamers stood by her side, calling out the negativity she faced.
The Comeback
Fast forward to the Streamer Awards, where Grace couldn’t resist throwing a subtle jab at her former team. Taking the mic, she joked,
“I’m hard-stuck Bronze in every game I play—that’s why FaZe never wanted me, right guys?”
Awkward? Maybe. Spicy? Definitely.
Moments later, FaZe’s Plaqueboymax took home the award for Best Creative Arts Streamer, and the FaZe crew jumped on X (formerly Twitter) to keep the drama rolling.
“Couldn’t have done it without FaZe Grace,” tweeted FaZe Banks, adding fuel to the fire.
Grace clapped back, calling out the “micro energy” of FaZe members for avoiding confrontation IRL. But Banks wasn’t holding back either, labeling her a “cornball” and claiming she forced her way into the org.
The Fallout
The drama snowballed online, with other FaZe members like Ronaldo jokingly offering to “fix” the situation over dinner. But hours later, Grace had enough—she deactivated her X account, leaving the feud hanging in the air.
As FaZe Clan celebrated their win as Best Content Organization, the lingering bitterness from 2023 resurfaced, proving that some bridges are just too burnt to rebuild.TL;DR: Grace Van Dien’s jab at FaZe Clan during the Streamer Awards reignited their messy 2023 feud, sparking a fresh round of online drama that ended with her logging off X. 👀