Olivia Holt

Olivia Hastings Holt is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She gained recognition for her lead role as Kim Crawford on the Disney XD martial arts comedy series Kickin' It (2011–2015) and later portrayed Tandy Bowen / Dagger in the Freeform series Cloak & Dagger (2018–2019), crossing over into the Marvel television universe. Holt's music career includes her debut EP Olivia (2016) and several charting singles on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. She made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago in 2023 and is set to join the cast of Just in Time as Connie Francis in 2026. Known for transitioning from Disney Channel stardom to more mature roles, Holt has built a loyal fanbase through her acting, singing, and active social media presence. [edit]

Holt grew up in Nesbit, Mississippi, after her family moved there when she was three. She took gymnastics for seven years, trained in cheerleading, and earned a black belt in martial arts. She began acting in local theater and appeared in national TV commercials for Hasbro, Kidz Bop 14, Mattel, Bratz dolls, and Littlest Pet Shop starting at age 10. In 2011, her family moved to Los Angeles to support her acting career. She was homeschooled for part of her education and graduated from Oak Park High School in 2015. [edit]

Holt's breakthrough came in 2011 when she was cast as Kim Crawford on the Disney XD series Kickin' It, which ran for four seasons. She starred in the 2012 Disney Channel original movie Girl Vs. Monster and had a recurring role on I Didn't Do It from 2014 to 2015. In 2014, she signed with Hollywood Records and released her debut EP Olivia in 2016. Her single "Generous" topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. She collaborated with Martin Jensen on "16 Steps" and Nicky Romero on "Distance" in 2018. In 2020, her single "Love U Again" featuring R3hab reached number 40 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. Holt expanded into Marvel television with the lead role of Tandy Bowen / Dagger in Cloak & Dagger (2018–2019), reprising the role in Spider-Man and Runaways. She starred in films including Class Rank (2017), Same Kind of Different as Me (2017), Gnome Alone (2017, voice), and Status Update (2018). In 2021, she played Kate Wallis in the Freeform thriller Cruel Summer. She made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago in 2023 and is set to join the cast of Just in Time as Connie Francis in May 2026. [edit]

Holt is known for her Southern charm and fresh-faced Disney image, which she successfully transitioned into more mature roles in Marvel and thriller genres. Her social media presence is active and engaging, with a focus on her acting projects and personal life. Fans appreciate her down-to-earth personality and her journey from child star to Broadway performer. She has been a brand ambassador for Neutrogena and has been featured on various magazine covers. [edit]

Olivia Holt's cultural footprint grew from the set of a martial arts comedy on Disney XD to the neon-lit streets of Marvel's Cloak & Dagger, carrying an audience that matured alongside her. For years, she remained a staple of the 2010s Disney Channel circle, anchored by a specific moment in July 2014 when she joined a collective of peers to record "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" for the Frozen soundtrack. That collaboration remains her most documented iconic event, a studio session rather than a viral street phenomenon. Her fanbase has never adopted a formal, singular name like those seen in other pop culture eras; they are simply fans who followed her transition from child star to Broadway performer. While she maintains an active social media presence and hosts a dedicated wiki, no organized campaigns, subway ads, or charity drives bear her specific branding. The community is defined by loyalty to her journey rather than ritualized fandom structures. Olivia Holt does not hold a placement in the published Global Top 1,000 rankings.[edit]

Holt holds a black belt in martial arts and spent her youth training competitively in gymnastics and cheerleading. Known affectionately as Liv, she recorded a cover of "Winter Wonderland" for the 2012 Disney Channel Holiday Playlist album. In 2013, she served as a spokesperson and part owner of PlayMG. Her family pets are two Yorkshire terriers named Scout and Diesel. A notable chapter in her early career involved the Disney Channel Circle of Stars, a group of actors including Holt who recorded a pop version of "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" from Frozen in July 2014. This recording stands as her primary documented collaboration during her Disney tenure, featuring a lineup of stars at the time. There are no verified stories of mass hysteria or crowd disruptions linked to her appearances. Her recent focus has shifted toward the stage, with a scheduled debut as Connie Francis in Just in Time at the Circle in the Square Theatre starting May 30, 2026.[edit]

Holt was born in Germantown, Tennessee, to Mark and Kim (née Peterson) Holt. She has an older sister, Morgan Toll, and a younger brother, Cade. The family moved to Nesbit, Mississippi when she was three, and later to Los Angeles in 2011 to support her career. Holt owns two Yorkshire terriers named Scout and Diesel. She resides in Los Angeles. [edit]

Holt has worked closely with Leo Howard on Kickin' It, and Luke Benward on Girl Vs. Monster. She co-starred with Aubrey Joseph on Cloak & Dagger and with Chiara Aurelia on Cruel Summer. She collaborated musically with Martin Jensen, Nicky Romero, and R3hab. [edit]

Holt dated Ray Kearin from approximately 2015 to 2017. As of 2026, she is dating actor Adam Dimarco, whom she began seeing in 2026. She has no children. [edit]

Per iFANN's editorial analysis, Olivia Holt's net worth stands at $2 Million. This figure aggregates earnings from her extensive acting roles in television and film, including her work on Kickin' It and Cloak & Dagger. Income streams also include music sales and touring revenue, alongside brand endorsements such as a 2016 partnership with Neutrogena. Her previous role as a spokesperson and part owner of PlayMG in 2013 contributed to this accumulation. Recent projects like her Broadway debut in Chicago and the upcoming production of Just in Time continue to drive her financial growth. Holt has not publicly disclosed details regarding real estate holdings or private investment portfolios.[edit]

Holt has won two awards: a Radio Disney Music Award in 2013 for "Had Me @ Hello" and a Teen Choice Award in 2018. She has been nominated for three Teen Choice Awards and received nominations for the Shorty Awards and Radio Disney Music Awards. [edit]