Claire Holt facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Claire Holt
Holt in 2017
Born	Claire Rhiannon Holt (1988-06-11) 11 June 1988 (age 37) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Citizenship	Australia United States
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2005–present
Spouse(s)	Matt Kaplan ​ ​ (m. 2016; div. 2017)​ Andrew Joblon ​ (m. 2018)​
Children	3

Claire Rhiannon Holt (born 11 June 1988) is an actress from Australia and the United States. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows.

Claire first became famous playing Emma Gilbert in the fantasy series H₂O: Just Add Water from 2006 to 2008. Later, she moved to America and started acting in films. She also had a big role as Rebekah Mikaelson in the supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and Legacies. This role made her very popular and even earned her a nomination for a Teen Choice Award. She also starred in the crime drama Aquarius.

In movies, Claire Holt has appeared in the drama Blue Like Jazz (2012) and the exciting survival thriller 47 Meters Down (2017). She also produced and starred in the comedy horror film Untitled Horror Movie (2021).

Early life

Claire Holt was born in Brisbane, Australia. Her parents are Geoffrey and Ann Holt. She has two sisters, Rachael and Madeline, and one brother, David.

Career

Early acting roles

In 2005, Claire got her first big acting job. She played Emma Gilbert in the children's TV show H₂O: Just Add Water. This show was very popular and won awards. Claire left the show after its second season to act in a movie called Messengers 2: The Scarecrow. This movie was filmed in Sofia in 2008 and came out on DVD in 2009.

Claire also appeared in commercials for places like Dreamworld and Sizzler.

Becoming a global star

Claire Holt at The Paley Center For Media's PaleyFest 2014 Honoring "The Originals"

In 2011, Claire joined the cast of the TV series The Vampire Diaries. She played the character Rebekah Mikaelson. Her character was so popular that she moved to a spin-off show called The Originals in 2013. She was a main character at first, then appeared as a special guest star until the show ended in 2018.

In 2015, Claire starred in the TV series Aquarius. She played Charmain Tully in this show. In 2017, she had a main role in the thrilling underwater movie 47 Meters Down. She played Kate, alongside Mandy Moore.

Recent work

In 2021, Claire Holt starred in Untitled Horror Movie. She also helped produce this film. That same year, she returned to play Rebekah Mikaelson in Legacies, which is another spin-off from The Vampire Diaries. She appeared in Legacies again in 2022, playing Rebekah for the last time.

In 2024, Claire worked with the company VEE Collective to create her own line of bags. She also ran her third marathon in New York City, working with Maybelline.

Other projects

Her website

In 2023, Claire launched her own website. On her site, she shares content with her fans every week. This includes topics like make-up, fashion, and tips for new parents.

Helping others

Claire is also known for her charity work. In 2022, she ran the New York City Marathon. She raised $162,000 for Boston Children's Hospital. She ran 26.2 miles to reach her goal.

In 2024, she ran her second marathon in Chicago. She raised over $100,000 more for Boston Children's Hospital. This brought her total raised for the hospital to over $250,000.

Podcast appearances

In 2023, Claire appeared on the podcast Evergreen. She played the character Dagny Isaacs.

Personal life

Holt at the Ian Somerhalder Foundation's Influence Affair Red Carpet 2012.

Claire Holt was married to television producer Matt Kaplan in 2016. They later divorced in 2017.

In 2018, Claire married real estate executive Andrew Joblon. They have three children together: two sons born in 2019 and 2023, and a daughter born in 2020.

Claire became an American citizen in November 2019.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

See also

In Spanish: Claire Holt para niños