Kaitlyn Dever

Kaitlyn Dever is an American actress.

She rose to prominence by starring in various television series, such as Justified (2011–2015), Last Man Standing (2011–2021), Unbelievable (2019), and Dopesick (2021).

Career

Kaitlyn Dever debuted as an actress in 2009 with two TV series titled Modern Family and Make It or Break It and one movie titled An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong.

After that, she got a breakout role as Lorretta McCready in the TV series Justified (2011). She was also featured in the TV series Last Man Standing, playing a recurring role.

After her successful performance on the small screen, she decided to shift her focus to movie projects. So, her screen time in TV series was reduced gradually.

Some of the movies she participated in include Short Term 12 (2013), The Spectacular Now (2013), J. Edgar (2011), Bad Teacher (2011), Cinema Verite (2011), and many others.

That said, her big breakthrough came when she returned to the small screen by joining the cast of the hit TV series Booksmart (2019) alongside fellow actress Beanie Feldstein.

Besides acting, she also took on some modeling projects for music videos such as Raleigh (2020) by Beulahbelle and Graduation (2019) by Benny Blanco & Juice WRLD.

Profile

Real Name: Kaitlyn Rochelle Dever
Stage Name: Kaitlyn Dever
Nickname: Kaitlyn
Birthday: December 21, 1996
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Nationality: American
Religion: Christianity
Profession: Actress
Education: Dallas Young Actors Studio
Hobbies: Ballet, singing, gymnastics, skating
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Instagram: @kaitlyndever
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 157 cm (5’2”)
Weight: 53 kg (117 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Dark brown
Eye Color: Dark brown
Body Measurements: 33-24-32 (Bust -33, Waist -24, and Hips -32 inches)
Shoe Size: 5.5 (US)
Dress Size: 6 (US)

Family

Father: Tim Dever
Mother: Kathy Dever
Brother: –
Sister: Mady Dever, Jane Dever

Boyfriend & Dating History

Ansel Elgort

She’s linked romantically to Ansel in around 2014. Two of them are co-stars and serves as love interests of each other in Men, Women & Children that year.

That being said, the speculations never materialized into reality. Neither of them has ever acknowledged the dating rumors.

Travis Tope

Kaitlyn and Travis Tope, who co-starred Last Man Standing (2016-2017) were rumored to be romantically together due to their amazing on-screen chemistry.

However, none of the pair has ever confirmed nor clarified the rumors.

Finn Wolfhard

She’s rumored to date Finn Wolfhard in 2020 as both of them appeared in Home Movie: The Princess Bride.

Similarly to her previous dating history, Kaitlyn nor Finn has never addressed the rumors.

Nico Hiraga

Kaitlyn and Nico Hiraga, who’s an American actor and skateboarder, were linked together after she posted a photo of her embracing him on Instagram.

However, neither of the two has ever acknowledged dating rumors between them.

Ben Platt

She was rumored to date Ben Platt, who’s her co-star in Dear Evan Hansen (2021).

Media reported that the two lived together during the filming and production processes, which made a lot of people speculated the nature of their relationship.

That being said, they denied the rumors by clarifying that they were just friends and keeping the relationship professional between them.

Net Worth

Several sources estimated her net worth to be around $1 million to $5 million. Her main sources of income are her acting career.

Facts

Kaitlyn admits to having to put extra effort to play in comedy.
She is against bullying.
Her father, Tim Dever, is a voice actor.
Kaitlyn is known to be versatile in her acting.
She was drawn to performance arts ever since she was five years old.
The first horror movie she watched was The Sixth Sense (1999).
Kaitlyn is interested in music.
She has two younger sisters.
Her favorite actor is Ryan Reynolds while her favorite actress is Jennifer Lawrence.
Kaitlyn is inspired by actress Toni Collette.
She is best friends with fellow actress Beanie Feldstein.
Her favorite color is purple.
Kaitlyn and her sister, Mady Dever, created a duo group named Beulahbelle.
She is good at singing.
Her favorite foods are pizza and French fries.
Kaitlyn wants to go on vacation in Greece.
She enjoys reading.
Her parents used to work as ice skating coaches.
Kaitlyn likes listening to songs on Spotify.
Those close to her call her KD or Deevs.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

See You When I See You (2025), as TBA
Good Grief (2023), as Lily Kayne
No One Will Save You (2023), as the executive producer
Rosaline (2022), as Rosaline and the executive producer
Ticket to Paradise (2022), as Lily
Open Roads (2021), as Tess Devine
Dear Evan Hansen (2021), as Zoe Murphy
Her Effortless Brilliance: A Celebration of Lynn Shelton Through Film and Music (2020), as self
Booksmart (2019), as Amy
Them That Follow (2019), as Dilly
Beautiful Boy (2018), as Lauren
The Front Runner (2018), as Andrea Hart
Outside In (2017), as Hildy
Detroit (2017), as Karen
We Don’t Belong Here (2017), as Lily Green
All Summers End (2017), as Grace Turner
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (2016), as Cassie
Men, Women & Children (2014), as Brandy Beltmeyer
Laggies (2014), as Misty
Short Term 12: Behind the Scenes (2014), as self
Short Term 12 (2013), as Jayden
The Spectacular Now (2013), as Kristal
J. Edgar (2011), as Palmer’s Daughter
Bad Teacher (2011), as Sasha Abernathy
Cinema Verite (2011), as Michele Loud
An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong (2009), as Gwen Thompson

TV Series

The Last of Us ( HBO Max | 2025), as Abby
Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix | 2024), as Belle Gibson
Dopesick (Hulu | 2021), as Betsy Mallum
The Premise (FX | 2021), as Abbi Miller
Monsterland (Hulu | 2020), as Toni
Home Movie: The Princess Bride (Quibi | 2020), as Westley
Unbelievable (Netflix | 2019), as Marie Adler
Teens Wanna Know (YouTube | 2013), as self
Last Man Standing (ABC | 2011), as Eve Baxter
The Joey & Elise Show (YouTube | 2011), as self
Justified (FX | 2011), as Loretta McCready
Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO | 2011), as Kyra O’Donnell
The Mentalist (CBS | 2011), as Trina
Party Down (Starz | 2010), as Escapade Dunfree
Private Practice (ABC | 2010), as Paige
Modern Family (ABC | 2009), as Bianca Douglas
Make It or Break It (ABC | 2009), as Adorable Girl

TV Shows

Entertainment Tonight (Youtube | 2022), as a guest
The Drew Barrymore Show (CBS | 2022), as a guest
IMDb on the Scene – Interviews (Youtube | 2022), as a guest
Live with Kelly and Ryan (ABC | 2022), as a guest
Access Hollywood (Youtube | 2022), as a guest
The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards (CBS | 2022), as a guest
The 5th Annual HCA Film Awards (HBO | 2022), as a guest
The 2nd Annual HCA TV Awards – Streaming Night (HBO | 2022), as a guest
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (Syndication | 2021), as a guest
Hollywood Insider (YouTube | 2021), as a guest
Hollywood on Set (YouTube | 2021), as a guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC | 2021), as a guest
Hollywood First Look Features (Youtube | 2020), as a guest
Coastal Elites (HBO | 2020), as a guest
35th Film Independent Spirit Awards (YouTube | 2020), as the host
The 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TNT | 2020), as the host
Front Row Flynn (YouTube | 2020), as a guest
2020 Golden Globe Awards (NBC | 2020), as a guest
The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS | 2019), as a guest
TMZ on TV (Fox | 2019), as a guest
Girls on Film (Apple Podcasts | 2019), as a guest
The Talk (CBS | 2019), as a guest
Celebrity Page (Reelz | 2019), as a guest
The IMDb Show (Youtube | 2019), as a guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS | 2019), as a guest
2019 Billboard Music Awards (ABC | 2019), as the host
Great Day Washington (WUSA9 | 2019), as a guest
WGN Morning News (WGN | 2019), as a guest
Entertainment Tonight Canada (Global Television Network | 2019), as a guest
Today (ABC | 2019), as a guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC | 2019), as a guest
Made in Hollywood (Youtube | 2014), as a guest
The Matthew Aaron Show Podcast (Apple Podcasts | 2013), as a guest
Home & Family (ABC | 2013), as a guest

Music Video Appearances

Raleigh (2020) – Beulahbelle
Graduation (2019) – Benny Blanco & Juice WRLD

Awards

2022 Hollywood TV Critics Association – Supporting Actress in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series and or Movie – Dopesick
2020 Hollywood Film Critics Association – Best Performance by an Actress 23 and Under – Booksmart
2020 Hollywood Film Critics Association – Next Generation of Hollywood – Kaitlyn Dever
2019 Newport Beach Film Festival – Ensemble Cast – Them That Follow
2019 CinemaCon – Female Stars of Tomorrow – Booksmart

Nominations

2024 Critics’ Choice Television Awards – Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – No One Will Save You
2022 Critics’ Choice Television Awards – Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Dopesick
2022 Golden Globe Awards – Best Supporting Actress in a Series (Miniseries or Television Film) – Dopesick
2022 Primetime Emmy Awards – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Dopesick
2020 Critics’ Choice Television Awards – Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Unbelievable
2020 Golden Globe Awards – Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film – Unbelievable
2020 British Academy Film Awards – Rising Star Award – Kaitlyn Dever
2020 Dorian Awards – Rising Star of the Year – Kaitlyn Dever
2020 Gold Derby TV Awards – Best Movie/Limited Series Actress – Unbelievable
2020 Online Film & Television Association – Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series – Unbelievable
2020 TCA Awards – Individual Achievement in Drama – Unbelievable
2019 Detroit Film Critics Society – Breakthrough Performance – Booksmart, Them That Follow
2019 Indiana Film Journalists Association – Best Actress – Booksmart
2017 Behind the Voice Actors – Best Vocal Ensemble in a Video Game – Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
2013 Phoenix Film Critics Society – Best Youth Performance in a Leading or Supporting Role (Female) – Short Term 12
2012 Young Artist Awards – Best Performance in a Feature Film (Supporting Young Actress) – Bad Teacher
2012 Young Artist Awards – Best Performance in a Television Series (Supporting Young Actress) – Last Man Standing
2012 Young Artist Awards – Best Performance in a Television Series (Recurring Young Actress) – Justified
2011 Young Artist Awards – Best Performance in a Television Series (Guest Starring Young Actress) – Private Practice

Quotes

“‘Last Man Standing’ is overall a lot of comedy. And I love doing that.”

“My favourite place in the world is being on set. We come together and create something and everybody, in their own way, has a passion to tell the story and we all play a part in it.”

“We come together and create something and everybody, in their own way, has a passion to tell the story and we all play a part in it.”

“Acting is super fulfilling and works one part of my brain and music works another part — I love switching back and forth. But I’ve learned so much about myself in making music, and it’s also been another way to bond with my sister.”

” It feels really good for someone to put their trust in you, and that’s a rewarding experience alone […] But then getting the recognition feels really, really good.”

“I’m constantly trying to do something different because I learn a lot about myself as an actor, but also about myself [as a person]. I think if you continue to do the same thing, you don’t have as much of an opportunity to learn.”

“It’s one of the best feelings in the world when you’ve put hard work into it but also when everybody around you is putting in their effort too.”

FAQs

Who is Kaitlyn Dever?

She is an American actress.

Who is Kaitlyn Dever’s real name?

Her real name is Kaitlyn Rochelle Dever.

What makes Kaitlyn Dever famous?

She rose to prominence by starring in various television series, such as Justified (2011–2015), Last Man Standing (2011–2021), Unbelievable (2019), and Dopesick (2021).

Where is Kaitlyn Dever from?

She was born in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.

When does Kaitlyn Dever celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 21st of every December.

How tall is Kaitlyn Dever?

Her height is 5’2″ or 157 cm.

Who are Kaitlyn Dever’s parents?

Her father’s name is Tim Dever and her mother’s name is Kathy Dever.

Is Kaitlyn Dever married?

She is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether she is in a relationship or not.

Who is Kaitlyn Dever’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is not known. However, she was rumored to date Ansel Elgort, Travis Tope, Finn Wolfhard, Nico Hiraga, and Ben Platt.

How rich is Kaitlyn Dever?

Her net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.

What is Kaitlyn Dever’s nationality?

Her nationality is American.

Kaitlyn Dever has always been a talented performer ever since she was young. It is proven by a long list of acting resumes accumulated throughout the years of her career.