Biography
Who is Kaitlyn Dever?
Early life and background
Kaitlyn Dever Rochelle Dever was born in Phoenix, Arizona. As a child, she developed an interest in the performing arts. Her parents enrolled her in an acting school after she showed early enthusiasm. She also participated in activities like gymnastics, ballet, and ice skating.
After watching Toni Collette in The Sixth Sense, Kaitlyn decided to focus on acting. Her family moved to Dallas, where she appeared in several commercials. They eventually settled in Los Angeles to support her career goals. Kaitlyn has two younger sisters. Her father also briefly worked in the industry as a voice actor for a children's television program.
Rise to television fame
Kaitlyn started her acting career with the 2009 film An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong. Her first major breakout role came in 2011 as Loretta McCready in the FX drama Justified. During that same year, she joined the cast of the sitcom Last Man Standing. She played a series regular role alongside Tim Allen for many years.
She transitioned to a recurring role on Last Man Standing during the show's seventh season. This change allowed her to pursue other film and television projects. Her other early television credits include appearances on Modern Family, The Mentalist, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. She has maintained a steady presence in television throughout her career.
Film roles and critical recognition
Kaitlyn has appeared in various supporting and lead roles in cinema. She acted in the 2013 drama Short Term 12 and the comedy Laggies. In 2018, she appeared in the biographical drama Beautiful Boy. She starred in the 2019 teen comedy Booksmart, which received critical praise. She also appeared in the 2023 sci-fi thriller No One Will Save You, performing with almost no dialogue.
Her work in television miniseries has earned significant attention. She starred in the Netflix series Unbelievable and the drama Dopesick. For both projects, she earned Golden Globe Award nominations. She also received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Dopesick and her role in The Last of Us. In 2025, she appeared as a wellness influencer in the miniseries Apple Cider Vinegar.
Musical career
Outside of acting, Kaitlyn is a musician. She and her sister Mady formed a musical duo. They originally performed under the name Hot Pink in elementary school talent shows. They later performed in small clubs around Los Angeles as Anime Pearl. They eventually changed their group name to Beulahbelle.
The duo released music for the film Tully in 2018 at the request of director Jason Reitman. They released singles like Raleigh and Being You under the Beulahbelle name. In 2024, the sisters announced they were rebranding as Devers. They released their first single under this new name, titled Poison, in September of that year.
Birthday and age
Kaitlyn Dever was born on December 21, 1996, which makes Kaitlyn 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Kaitlyn shares the date with 25 other famous people.
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