Olivia Holt was born in Germantown, Tennessee to her loving parents, Mark and Kim Holt. At the tender age of three, she began showcasing her remarkable talents by singing and acting on stage, hinting at a bright future in the world of entertainment.
In addition to her passion for acting and singing, Holt has been a competitive gymnast for the past five years and a competitive cheerleader for a few years, demonstrating her impressive athleticism and coordination. During the holiday season, she made the big move with her family from DeSoto County to Los Angeles, marking a significant chapter in her life.
Before her rise to fame, Holt had starring roles in numerous community productions, including the iconic role of Annie in "Annie" and Alice in "Through the Looking Glass". Her impressive performances caught the attention of industry professionals, leading her to land a role in the indie film, Black and Blue, in 2009. Furthermore, she appeared in multiple national TV commercials for prominent brands such as Hasbro, Mattel, and Bratz dolls, solidifying her status as a talented young actress.
In 2011, Olivia Holt secured her breakout role as "Kim Crawford", a confident martial artist and the only girl in the dojo who can hold her own against the boys, in the Disney XD comedy series, Kickin' It.
