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Claire Rhiannon Holt (born June 11, 1988) is an Australian actress. She is best known for her roles as Emma Gilbert in H2O: Just Add Water, Rebekah Mikaelson in The Vampire Diaries, and its spinoff series The Originals and Legacies, Samara Cook in Pretty Little Liars, Chastity Meyer in Mean Girls 2, and Kate in the 2017 survival horror film, 47 Meters Down.

Early life[]

Holt was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia to Geoffrey and Ann Holt.[1] She has two sisters, Rachael (born in 1987) and Madeline (born in 1992), and one brother, David (born in 1989).

Career[]

2000s: Breakthrough and early recognition[]

In 2005, Holt won the role of Emma Gilbert in the Network Ten children's television show H2O: Just Add Water. The show has earned a Logie Award and a Nickelodeon Australia Kids' Choice Award. While the series was renewed for a third season, Holt left the show after season two after signing on for the sequel to the 2007 film The Messengers, titled Messengers 2: The Scarecrow. She was replaced by Indiana Evans's character, Bella. Filming of Messengers 2 took place in Sofia throughout 2008. Starring alongside Norman Reedus and Heather Stephens, the film was released on July 21, 2009 straight-to-DVD.

2010s: International recognition[]

Claire Holt at PaleyFest 2014

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

In addition to television and film roles, Holt has appeared in advertisements for Dreamworld, Sizzler, and Queensland Lifesaving. BuddyTV ranked her number 55 on its TV's 100 Sexiest Women of 2011 list.[2]

In August 2011, Holt was confirmed to be in the TV series The Vampire Diaries as Rebekah Mikaelson.[3] On January 13, 2013, The CW announced that Holt had joined the cast for the backdoor pilot of The Vampire Diaries spin-off The Originals, where she reprised her role as Rebekah Mikaelson.[4][5] She exited the show as a series regular in the sixteenth episode of the first season, which aired in the U.S. on March 11, 2014.[6][7] Holt returned to her role in the season one finale on May 13, 2014, and continued to periodically guest star on the series until its finale on August 1, 2018.

In 2014, Holt was linked to CBS's Supergirl, though she chose not to pursue it.[8] She starred in the NBC "event series" Aquarius as Charmain Tully. In 2016, she was cast in the romantic comedy film The Divorce Party, playing the role of Susan.[9]

Holt had a starring role, Kayla, in the ABC thriller drama television pilot Doomsday in 2017.[10] Also that year, Holt starred as Kate in the underwater survival horror film 47 Meters Down, opposite Mandy Moore and Matthew Modine, which was released in theaters on June 16, 2017.[11]

2020s: Established actress[]

In 2021, Holt had a starring role in Untitled Horror Movie. She also collaborated with the brand Andie Swim to design a swimsuit collection.[12] In November of the same year, she appeared in the Originals spin-off series Legacies as Rebekah Mikaelson.[13][14]

In 2022, Holt appeared again in Legacies as Rebekah Mikaelson for one episode, playing the character for the last time.[15]

Other projects[]

Website[]

In January 2023, Holt announced that she had opened a website, in which weekly she would bring content to her fans such as make-up, fashion choices, maternity issues and much more.[16]

Advocacy[]

In November 2022, Holt decided to run the New York City Marathon to donate her fee to Boston Children's Hospital for a total of $162,000 dollars. Holt ran for 26.2 miles reaching her main goal.[17]

Other appearances[]

Podcast: Evergreen (2023), as Dagny Isaacs.[18]

Personal life[]

In July 2015, Holt became engaged to long-time boyfriend, television producer Matt Kaplan.[19] The two were married on April 28, 2016.[20] On April 27, 2017, Kaplan filed for divorce from Holt, citing "irreconcilable differences". Holt subsequently filed in response on May 2, 2017, also asking for her name to be changed from Kaplan back to Holt.[21]

On December 3, 2017, Holt announced her engagement to real estate executive Andrew Joblon.[22] On March 5, 2018, Holt revealed on Instagram that she had suffered a miscarriage.[23] Holt and Joblon were married on August 18, 2018.[24] They have three children: two sons (born 2019 and 2023)[25][26] and a daughter (born 2020).[27]

Holt announced that she became an American citizen in November 2019.[28]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Messengers 2: The Scarecrow Lindsay Rollins
2011 Mean Girls 2 Chastity Meyer Television film[29]
2012 Blue Like Jazz Penny
2017 47 Meters Down Kate
2019 The Divorce Party Susan Brown
A Violent Separation Abbey Campbell
Painted Beauty Sasha Unrealesed movie as of 2024
2021 Untitled Horror Movie Kelly Also executive producer

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
2006–2008 H2O: Just Add Water Emma Gilbert Main role (seasons 12), 51 episodes
2011 Pretty Little Liars Samara Cook Recurring role (seasons 12), 5 episodes
2011–2014 The Vampire Diaries Rebekah Mikaelson Recurring role, 38 episodes
2013–2018 The Originals Main role (season 1); Special guest star (seasons 25); 37 episodes
2015–2016 Aquarius Charmain Tully Main role; 22 episodes
2021–2022 Legacies Rebekah Mikaelson Special guest star, 2 episodes[30]
2023 Based on a True Story TV writer Episode: "Ted Bundy Bottle Opener"

Music videos[]

Year Title Artist Notes
2014 "We Are Done" The Madden Brothers
2017 "Small Town Boy" Dustin Lynch

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Category Work Result Refs
2014 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy The Originals Nominated [31]

References[]

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  2. "TV's 100 Sexiest Women of 2011". BuddyTV.com (2011). Archived from the original on June 21, 2012. Retrieved on January 13, 2012.
  3. Naoreen, Nuzhat (August 9, 2011). "'Vampire Diaries' Casts Stefan's Ex: 5 Theories On Why She's Coming To Town". MTV. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved on November 7, 2011.
  4. Swift, Andy (February 13, 2013). "'The Originals' Scoop: Claire Holt Joins The 'Vampire Diaries' Spin-Off". HollywoodLife.com. Archived from the original on March 23, 2020. Retrieved on February 14, 2013.
  5. Andreeva, Nellie (February 13, 2013). "'Vampire Diaries' Claire Holt To Co-Star In 'The Originals' Spinoff". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved on October 17, 2023.
  6. Wieselman, Jarett (March 11, 2014). "Claire Holt Exits The Originals". Buzzfeed.com. Archived from the original on March 13, 2014. Retrieved on March 12, 2014.
  7. Ng, Philiana (March 11, 2014). "Claire Holt Exits 'The Originals'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on October 17, 2023.
  8. Steinbeiser, Andrew (December 9, 2014). "Claire Holt Not Expected To Play Supergirl". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on October 1, 2017. Retrieved on October 2, 2017.
  9. "'The Divorce Party' Casting Call for Featured Roles". ProjectCasting.com (November 4, 2016). Retrieved on October 2, 2017.
  10. Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2017). "Claire Holt To Topline 'Doomsday' ABC Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 12, 2017. Retrieved on March 12, 2017.
  11. McNary, Dave (July 25, 2016). "Mandy Moore's Shark Tale '47 Meters Down' Bought From Weinsteins". Variety. Archived from the original on November 23, 2016. Retrieved on November 22, 2016.
  12. Kate J. (August 9, 2021). "Actress Claire Holt on Collaborating with Andie: Channel Your Inner Mermaid". The Teen Magazine. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved on December 10, 2021.
  13. Swift, Andy (November 8, 2021). "Legacies First Look: Claire Holt Brings Rebekah Mikaelson Back to Mystic Falls". TV Line. Archived from the original on December 10,2021. Retrieved on December 10, 2021.
  14. Fabiano, Jillian (November 9, 2021). "You Won't Believe Which Vampire Diaries Alum Is Heading to Legacies". E! Online. Retrieved on December 17, 2023.
  15. Highfill, Samantha (March 24, 2022). "'Legacies' is staging a Mikaelson family reunion". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on October 17, 2023.
  16. "The Corner by Claire Holt". TheCornerbyClaire.com. Retrieved on June 11, 2024.
  17. "What it's like to run the NYC marathon.". TheCornerbyClaire.com. Retrieved on June 11, 2024.
  18. "Evergreen". Internet Movie Database (May 25, 2023). Retrieved on June 11, 2024.
  19. "Claire Holt Is Engaged! Check out the Aquarius Actress's Ring". People (July 14, 2015). Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. Retrieved on April 30, 2016.
  20. "Former 'The Originals' star Claire Holt gets married". AOL (April 29, 2016). Archived from the original on July 1, 2016. Retrieved on Apri 30, 2016.
  21. "The Originals' Actress Claire Holt's Husband Files for Divorce One Day Before 1-Year Anniversary". People (May 4, 2017). Archived from the original on December 28, 2019. Retrieved on May 5, 2017.
  22. "The Originals Star Claire Holt Engaged to Andrew Joblon — 7 Months After Split From Matthew Kaplan". People (December 3, 2017). Archived from the original on November 19, 2019. Retrieved on December 4, 2017.
  23. "Claire Holt on Instagram". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved on March 11, 2018. "I took this photo 10 days ago, as I waited for surgery after my sweet little baby lost its heartbeat. I sent it to my fiancé in the waiting..."
  24. Campbell, Kathy (August 19, 2018). "The Originals' Claire Holt Marries Andrew Joblon: See Her Wedding Dress". US Weekly. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020. Retrieved on August 19, 2018.
  25. "Meet James! Claire Holt Welcomes a Son with Husband Andrew Joblon". People (March 29, 2019). Archived from the original on March 30,2019. Retrieved on June 9, 2019.
  26. "Claire Holt Welcomes Baby No. 3, a Son, with Husband Andrew Joblon". People. Retrieved on November 10, 2023.
  27. "Claire Holt Welcomes Daughter Elle: 'She Flew Into the World and Expanded Our Hearts'". PEOPLE.com (September 13, 2020). Archived from the original on September 15, 2020. Retrieved on September 14, 2020.
  28. "Claire Holt on Instagram". Instagram (November 21, 2019). Retrieved on December 15, 2020. "Pretty special day for me today. I'M GOING TO BE A VOTER!"
  29. "Mean Girls 2". TV Guide. Archived from the original on March 13, 2012. Retrieved on October 2, 2017.
  30. Swift, Andy (March 24, 2022). "Legacies: Charles Michael Davis and Nathaniel Buzolic to Appear as Marcel and Kol in Season 4 Episode". TV Line. Archived from the original on March 25, 2022. Retrieved on March 24, 2022.
  31. "First Wave of 'Teen Choice 2014' Nominees Announced". Teen Choice Awards (June 18, 2014). Archived from the original on July 1, 2014. Retrieved on June 18, 2014.

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