American Somoans have long been the targets of harmful and racialized stereotypes, and “It’s maybe the most unglamorous topic ever,” Agnew admits toTeen Vogue If this is a sign of what's to come, we're excited. If nothing else, it seems Shailene knows how to use her platform for good — or at least to share an important message.Instagram contentView on InstagramInstagram contentView on InstagramRelated: earlier this year about the pair’s first encounter. “We've been best friends since, and it's crazy 'cuz our lives have changed very drastically together. Our friendship is really tight. It's cool that we've experienced this ride together.”Twitter contentView on Twitter2016: Graduation and launch to successIn 2016, while still a senior at NYU, Maggiecaught the attentionof none other thanPharrell Williamswith the demo for her song “Alaska.”