Biography
Who is Hayley Kiyoko?
Early life and education
Hayley Kiyoko Alcroft was born on April 3, 1991, in Los Angeles, California. Her parents are Sarah Kawahara, a Canadian figure skater and choreographer, and Jamie Alcroft, an actor and comedian. She grew up with two siblings named Alysse and Thatcher.
Acting career and television roles
Her career in the entertainment industry began at a very young age. She appeared in national commercials for brands such as Slim Jim, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and GM Onstar. Her first television role came in 2007 on the show Unfabulous, where she was credited under her birth name, Hayley Alcroft.
Music career and bands
Before establishing herself as a solo artist, she was involved in several musical projects. In 2007, she started a garage band called Hede, which released songs on Myspace before splitting in 2009. That same year, she joined an all-girl singing and dancing group called The Stunners. The group signed with Columbia Records and released songs like Bubblegum and We Got It.
Writing and directing projects
Beyond music and acting, she has explored writing and directing. In 2023, she published her first novel, Girls Like Girls, through Wednesday Books. The book reached number one on the New York Times Best Sellers list for Young Adult Hardcover and received the Goldie Award for Young Adult Fiction. The novel later served as inspiration for a 2026 film of the same title, which she directed and co-wrote.
Birthday and age
Hayley Kiyoko was born on April 3, 1991, which makes Hayley 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Hayley shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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