EXCLUSIVE Love on the Spectrum star Abbey Romeo reveals how her mom keeps her grounded amid her newfound fame
Abbey, 26, was skyrocketed into the spotlight after she starred on the Netflix series Love on the Spectrum, which follows seven adults with autism as they attempt to navigate dating.
Viewers watched on as she fell in love with David Isaacman throughout the first season of the show, and their adorable love story seemed to capture the entire world.
But battling the sudden attention as someone on the spectrum isn't easy - thankfully, Abbey has her mom, Christine, by her side.
In honor of Mother's Day, Abbey - who teamed up with Uber Eats - spoke exclusively with DailyMail.com about how her mom has helped her adjust to her sudden thrust into the public eye.
'My mom doesn't see it as fame. She says I'm an autism advocate and that I am sharing my story so we can help people,' she explained.
'We have a saying - the more you practice the easier it gets. Also she's very proud of me and reminds me of how far I've come when I get stuck in the past.'
Abbey also dished on her 'favorite memory' with her mom.
'My favorite memory of just my mom and I is when we went to Hawaii,' shared the TV star.
'My mom won a trip to Maui and we stayed in a condo by the water and I swam very far out in the ocean.
'There were also sea turtles that came up to us on the beach! We named one of them Steve and he thought I was a mermaid.'
As for her favorite meal that she and her mom have shared, Abbey dished, 'Lobster and corn on the cob because our family is from New England where people do clambakes, but I don't like clams so much. But I do eat octopus.'
The star also revealed the one gift she would get her mom for Mother's Day if she could buy her anything.
'I choose to buy her a new car like a BMW or something because her car is 11 years old and I think she should drive me around in a nicer car,' she said.
With Mother's Day quickly approaching, you might be looking for the perfect gift to get your mom.
And what better way to show them just how much you love and care by sending them some stunning flowers?
But that comes with a whole new set of difficulties... as there are thousands of different flowers to choose from.
Thankfully, Uber Eats broke down the most popular flower in each state so you can figure out the best type to get your mom this Mother's Day.
According to the data taken from plant orders with the company during last year's Mother's Day, roses were the go-to flowers for people who live in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Virginia, Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Colorado, Washington, Tennessee, Oregon, Hawaii, Minnesota, Kentucky, Maryland, South Carolina, Connecticut, Missouri, Alabama, Louisiana, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska, Montana, Arkansas, Utah, Rhode Island, Mississippi, Kansas, South Dakota, Maine, Delaware, Wyoming, and North Dakota.
A combination of roses and lilies took the lead in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, while tulips were the most-bought flower for Mother's Day last year in New York.
In addition, mixed bouquets with an array of different flowers were most popular in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Alaska, and West Virginia.
If you're not interested in gifting your mom flowers, sweet treats are also popular Mother's Day gifts, according to Uber Eats past Mother's Day orders.
According to the company's data, the top gift basket food items ordered ahead of the holiday last year across the US were chocolate dipped strawberries, Tru Fru's White & Dark Chocolate Raspberries, chocolate brownies, mousse cake, and strawberry cake.
For those who want to get their mom something related to beauty or personal care, you might want to buy her some perfume because Uber Eats reported that fragrances were the top beauty product bought for Mother's Day last year.
Unsure of what kind to get? Uber Eats has broken down the most popular flower in each state so you can figure out the best type to get your mom this Mother's Day
The Versace Bright Crystal Eau De Toilette Spray, Santal 33's Eau de Parfum, the Another 13 Eau de Parfum, Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue Eau De Toilette Spray, and the Noir 29 Eau de Parfum were among the most popular ones.
Uber Eats also broke down the most generous states when it came to Mother's day by analyzing 'the average order value or number of gifts' from last year.
According to the data, California residents spent the most on their moms, with the average gift basket coming in at just under $95.
New York came in second at $75, and Massachusetts came in third at around $73.
Next up was Texas, which averaged about $69 per Mother's Day gift basket, followed by Nevada at $67.
If you're looking for something for your mom this Mother's Day, Uber Eats is offering unlimited 50 percent off on select flowers. Order here.
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