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Claire Holt
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Claire Rhiannon Holt
11 June 1988 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
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Claire Rhiannon Holt, born on June 11, 1988, is an actress from Australia and America. She started acting in 2006, playing Emma Gilbert in the fantasy TV show H2O: Just Add Water. After that, she moved to America and appeared in her first movie in 2009.
Claire Holt became very well-known for playing Rebekah Mikaelson in the supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries (2011–2014), The Originals (2013–2018), and Legacies (2021–2022). This role even earned her a nomination for a Teen Choice Award. She also starred in the TV show Aquarius (2015–2016). In movies, she appeared in Blue Like Jazz (2012) and the survival thriller 47 Meters Down (2017). She also helped produce and starred in the comedy horror film Untitled Horror Movie (2021).
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Early Life
Claire Holt was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Her parents are Geoffrey and Ann Holt.
Career Highlights
Starting Out in Acting
In 2006, Claire Holt got the role of Emma Gilbert in the children's TV show H2O: Just Add Water. This show won awards like a Logie Award and a Nickelodeon Australia Kids' Choice Award. Claire left the show after its second season to act in the movie Messengers 2: The Scarecrow, which was released in 2009.
Becoming Globally Known
In August 2011, Claire Holt joined the TV series The Vampire Diaries as Rebekah Mikaelson. She continued this role in the spin-off show The Originals, which started in 2013. She was a main character for a while and then returned as a special guest star until the show ended in 2018.
In 2015, she starred in the NBC series Aquarius as Charmain Tully. In 2017, Claire Holt played Kate in the underwater survival movie 47 Meters Down.
Recent Acting Work
In 2021, Claire Holt had a main role in Untitled Horror Movie. She also appeared in the Originals spin-off series Legacies as Rebekah Mikaelson in 2021 and 2022. This was the last time she played the character.
Other Projects
Claire's Website
In January 2023, Claire Holt launched her own website. On her site, she shares content with her fans every week. This includes topics like make-up, fashion, and advice about being a parent.
Helping Others
Claire Holt is also known for her charity work. In November 2022, she ran the New York City Marathon. She raised $162,000 for Boston Children's Hospital. She completed the 26.2-mile race to reach her goal.
In October 2024, Claire ran her second marathon in Chicago. She raised over $100,000 more for Boston Children's Hospital. This added to the $250,000 she had already raised for the hospital.
Personal Life
Claire Holt got engaged to TV producer Matt Kaplan in July 2015. They were married on April 28, 2016. They later divorced in 2017.
On December 3, 2017, Claire announced her engagement to real estate executive Andrew Joblon. They got married on August 18, 2018. Claire and Andrew have three children: two sons born in 2019 and 2023, and a daughter born in 2020. Claire Holt became an American citizen in November 2019.
Film and Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Messengers 2: The Scarecrow | Lindsay Rollins | |
| 2012 | Blue Like Jazz | Penny | |
| 2017 | 47 Meters Down | Kate | |
| 2019 | The Divorce Party | Susan Brown | |
| A Violent Separation | Abbey Campbell | ||
| Painted Beauty | Sasha | ||
| 2021 | Untitled Horror Movie | Kelly | Also executive producer |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006–2008 | H2O: Just Add Water | Emma Gilbert | Main role (seasons 1–2), 51 episodes |
| 2011 | Mean Girls 2 | Chastity Meyer | Television film |
| Pretty Little Liars | Samara Cook | Recurring role (seasons 1–2) 5 episodes | |
| 2011–2014 | The Vampire Diaries | Rebekah Mikaelson | Recurring role, 38 episodes |
| 2013–2018 | The Originals | Rebekah Mikaelson | Main role (season 1); Special guest star (seasons 2–5); 37 episodes |
| 2015–2016 | Aquarius | Charmain Tully | Main role, 22 episodes |
| 2021–2022 | Legacies | Rebekah Mikaelson | Special guest star, 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Based on a True Story | TV writer | Episode: "Ted Bundy Bottle Opener" |
| Year | Song | Artist | Notes |
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| 2014 | "We Are Done" | The Madden Brothers | |
| 2017 | "Small Town Boy" | Dustin Lynch |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
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| 2014 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy | The Originals | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Claire Holt para niños
