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Chloé Lukasiak
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Lukasiak in 2017
Born
Chloé Elizabeth Lukasiak

(2001-05-25) May 25, 2001 (age 24)
Alma mater Pepperdine University
Occupation Actress, dancer, author, model, television personality
Years active 2011–present
Known for Dance Moms
Partner(s) Ricky Garcia (2015–2016)
Brooklinn Khoury (2020–2023)
Parents
  • Marc Lukasiak (father)
  • Christi Lukasiak (mother)
Relatives Clara Lukasiak (sister)
YouTube information
Years active 2011–present
Genre Vlog
Subscribers 2.46 million
Total views 308 million

Chloé Elizabeth Lukasiak (born May 25, 2001) is an American actress, author, dancer, and model. She first became famous as an original cast member on the reality TV show Dance Moms. She appeared on the show from Season 1 to Season 4 and quickly became a fan favorite. She later returned for part of season 7.

After her time on Dance Moms, Chloé focused more on acting. She has appeared in several movies, including Center Stage: On Pointe (2016), A Cowgirl's Story (2017), and Next Level (2019). She is also very popular on social media, with millions of followers on platforms like Instagram.

Early Life and Dance Beginnings

Chloé was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Christi and Marc Lukasiak. She has a younger sister named Clara. Her family has Polish, Scottish, German, and Italian roots.

She started dancing at the Abby Lee Dance Company when she was only two years old. She began with basic styles like jazz and ballet. As she grew older, she trained in many different styles, including lyrical, contemporary, and hip-hop. From ages five to thirteen, she competed all over the United States with her dance company, winning many awards.

Career

Life on 'Dance Moms'

In 2011, Chloé and her mother joined the cast of Lifetime's Dance Moms. The show followed the young dancers of the Abby Lee Dance Company's Junior Elite Competition Team and their mothers.

In 2014, after a national competition, Chloé and her mother decided to leave the show. They felt the environment was not healthy for Chloé. After leaving the show and the dance company, Chloé joined Studio 19 Dance Complex. Her new team won a national title in 2015.

In 2017, Chloé returned to Dance Moms as a guest for the seventh season. She danced with a new team called "The Irreplaceables," which included her friends and former teammates.

Becoming an Actress

Chloé started her acting career in 2011 with a role in a music video. She later appeared in the Lifetime movie Center Stage: On Pointe in 2016. She said that Dance Moms helped her discover her passion for acting.

She has since acted in several movies. She played Savanah Stocker in A Cowgirl's Story and had leading roles in films like Loophole and F.R.E.D.I. She also appeared in TV shows and web series, showing her talent beyond dancing. In 2021, she acted alongside celebrities like Bill Nye and Justin Bieber in a comedy skit for Earth Day.

Other Projects

Besides dancing and acting, Chloé has been involved in many other projects.

Modeling and Fashion

Chloé began modeling for clothing brands when she was young. After Dance Moms, she worked with brands like BCBG Max Azria. In 2014, she became a spokesmodel for the dancewear company Just For Kix and created an anti-bullying campaign called #NobodyisYOU. She has also been featured in many magazines, including Girls' Life and Popstar!.

Writing and Books

Chloé enjoys writing and even took a creative writing class in high school. In 2018, she published her first book, Girl on Pointe: Chloe's Guide to Taking On The World. In the book, she shares her experiences and gives advice to her fans. She also started a book club to share her love of reading with her followers.

Personal Life

In 2015, Chloé had surgery for a medical condition called silent sinus syndrome, which was affecting one of her eyes.

In 2019, she was accepted to Pepperdine University, where she studied creative writing. She graduated in 2023. In 2020, Chloé shared that she had struggled with eating disorders. She posted a poem she wrote about her experience and later talked about it in a YouTube video to help others.

From 2015 to 2016, she dated actor Ricky Garcia. She was later in a relationship with skateboarder Brooklinn Khoury from 2020 to 2023.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2017 A Cowgirl's Story Savannah Stocker Also choreographer
Loophole Alexandra "Lexi" Jones
2018 F.R.E.D.I. Mallory Also executive producer
2019 Next Level Jasmine Joel
2020 Camp Arrowhead Devin Dupree
Beautiful Scars Ashley/Mandy Short film

Television

Year Series Role Notes
2011–2014, 2017 Dance Moms Herself Main role (seasons 1–4, 7)
2016 Center Stage: On Pointe Gwendolyn "Gwen" Murphy Television film
2016 Superstore Herself Season 2 promo video
2024 Dance Moms: The Reunion Herself Television special

Music Videos

Year Song Artist Notes
2011 "It's Like Summer" LUX
2012 "Summer Love Song" Brooke Hyland
2012 "Last Friday Night" Katy Perry Fan-made video with Maddie Ziegler
2015 "Alice" Bianca Ryan
2015 "Wrapped Up For Christmas" Forever in Your Mind
2016 "Tongue" AJ Lehrman
2017 "Dance (Just Rock)" Nia Sioux
2019 "We're Taking Over" Barbie

Awards and Nominations

Year Award Show Category Result
2015 Teen Choice Awards Choice Dancer Won
Industry Dance Awards Favorite Dancer 17 & Under Won
2016 Teen Choice Awards Choice Dancer Nominated
CelebMix Awards Best Dancer Won
2017 Teen Choice Awards Choice Dancer Nominated

See also

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