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Kaitlyn Dever

Kaitlyn Rochelle Dever (; born December 21, 1996) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in the television series Justified (2011–2015), Last Man Standing (2011–2021), Unbelievable (2019), Dopesick (2021), Apple Cider Vinegar (2025), and The Last of Us (2025–present). She earned two Golden Globe Award nominations for Unbelievable and Dopesick, in addition to two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Dopesick and The Last of Us. Dever has starred in films such as Booksmart (2019), Rosaline (2022), and No One Will Save You (2023). Her supporting roles include Short Term 12 (2013), Detroit (2017), Beautiful Boy (2018), Dear Evan Hansen (2021), and Ticket to Paradise (2022). Outside of acting, she is one half of the musical duo Devers (formerly known as Beulahbelle) with her sister Mady.

Infobox

Born
Kaitlyn Rochelle Dever (1996-12-21) December 21, 1996 (age 28)Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Occupation
Actress
Years active
2009–present

Tables

· Filmography › Film
2011
Bad Teacher
Role(s)
Sasha Abernathy
J. Edgar
Role(s)
Palmer's Daughter
2013
The Spectacular Now
Role(s)
Krystal
Short Term 12
Role(s)
Jayden Cole
2014
Laggies
Role(s)
Misty
Men, Women & Children
Role(s)
Brandy Beltmeyer
2017
All Summers End
Role(s)
Grace Turner
We Don't Belong Here
Role(s)
Lily Green
Detroit
Role(s)
Karen Malloy
Outside In
Role(s)
Hildy Beasley
2018
The Front Runner
Role(s)
Andrea Hart
Beautiful Boy
Role(s)
Lauren
2019
Them That Follow
Role(s)
Dilly Picket
Booksmart
Role(s)
Amy Antsler
2021
Dear Evan Hansen
Role(s)
Zoe Murphy
2022
Ticket to Paradise
Role(s)
Lily Cotton
Rosaline
Role(s)
Rosaline
Notes
Also executive producer
2023
Next Goal Wins
Role(s)
Nicole Megaloudis
Notes
Cameo
No One Will Save You
Role(s)
Brynn Adams
Notes
Also executive producer
Good Grief
Role(s)
Lily Kayne
Notes
Cameo
2026
See You When I See You †
Role(s)
TBA
Notes
Post-production
2027
Godzilla x Kong: Supernova †
Role(s)
TBA
Notes
Post-production
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2011
Bad Teacher
Sasha Abernathy
J. Edgar
Palmer's Daughter
2013
The Spectacular Now
Krystal
Short Term 12
Jayden Cole
2014
Laggies
Misty
Men, Women & Children
Brandy Beltmeyer
2017
All Summers End
Grace Turner
We Don't Belong Here
Lily Green
Detroit
Karen Malloy
Outside In
Hildy Beasley
2018
The Front Runner
Andrea Hart
Beautiful Boy
Lauren
2019
Them That Follow
Dilly Picket
Booksmart
Amy Antsler
2021
Dear Evan Hansen
Zoe Murphy
2022
Ticket to Paradise
Lily Cotton
Rosaline
Rosaline
Also executive producer
2023
Next Goal Wins
Nicole Megaloudis
Cameo
No One Will Save You
Brynn Adams
Also executive producer
Good Grief
Lily Kayne
Cameo
2025
A House of Dynamite
Caroline Baker
Cameo
2026
See You When I See You †
TBA
Post-production
2027
Godzilla x Kong: Supernova †
TBA
Post-production
Key · Filmography › Film
†
Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
· Filmography › Television
2009
An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
Role(s)
Gwen Thompson
Notes
Television film
Make It or Break It
Role(s)
Adorable Girl
Notes
Episode: "Pilot"
Modern Family
Role(s)
Bianca Douglas
Notes
Episode: "Fizbo"
2010
Private Practice
Role(s)
Paige
Notes
Episode: "Love Bites"
Party Down
Role(s)
Escapade Dunfree
Notes
Episode: "Party Down Company Picnic"
2011
Cinema Verite
Role(s)
Michelle Loud
Notes
Television film
The Mentalist
Role(s)
Trina
Notes
Episode: "Blood for Blood"
2011–2015
Role(s)
Justified
Notes
Loretta McCready
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Role(s)
Kyra O'Donnell
Notes
Episode: "The Divorce"
2011–2021
Role(s)
Last Man Standing
Notes
Eve Baxter
2019
Unbelievable
Role(s)
Marie Adler
Notes
Miniseries
2020
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Role(s)
Westley
Notes
Episode: "Chapter Four: Battle of the Wits"
Coastal Elites
Role(s)
Sharynn Tarrows
Notes
Television film
Monsterland
Role(s)
Toni / Jennifer
Notes
3 episodes
2021
The Premise
Role(s)
Abbi Miller
Notes
Episode: "The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler"
Dopesick
Role(s)
Betsy Mallum
Notes
Miniseries
2025
Apple Cider Vinegar
Role(s)
Belle Gibson
Notes
Miniseries; also executive producer
2025–present
Role(s)
The Last of Us
Notes
Abby
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2009
An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
Gwen Thompson
Television film
Make It or Break It
Adorable Girl
Episode: "Pilot"
Modern Family
Bianca Douglas
Episode: "Fizbo"
2010
Private Practice
Paige
Episode: "Love Bites"
Party Down
Escapade Dunfree
Episode: "Party Down Company Picnic"
2011
Cinema Verite
Michelle Loud
Television film
The Mentalist
Trina
Episode: "Blood for Blood"
2011–2015
Justified
Loretta McCready
17 episodes
2011
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Kyra O'Donnell
Episode: "The Divorce"
2011–2021
Last Man Standing
Eve Baxter
Main role (seasons 1–6); Recurring role (seasons 7–9)
2019
Unbelievable
Marie Adler
Miniseries
2020
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Westley
Episode: "Chapter Four: Battle of the Wits"
Coastal Elites
Sharynn Tarrows
Television film
Monsterland
Toni / Jennifer
3 episodes
2021
The Premise
Abbi Miller
Episode: "The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler"
Dopesick
Betsy Mallum
Miniseries
2025
Apple Cider Vinegar
Belle Gibson
Miniseries; also executive producer
2025–present
The Last of Us
Abby
3 episodes (season 2)
Key · Filmography › Television
†
Denotes TV productions that have not yet been released
· Filmography › Video games
2016
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Role(s)
Cassie Drake
Notes
Voice and motion capture
2024
Open Roads
Role(s)
Tess Devine
Notes
Voice
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2016
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Cassie Drake
Voice and motion capture
2024
Open Roads
Tess Devine
Voice
· Filmography › Music videos
2019
"Graduation"
Role(s)
Benny Blanco and Juice Wrld
Notes
Decker
2020
"Raleigh"
Role(s)
Beulahbelle
Notes
Herself
Year
Title
Artist
Role
Notes
2019
"Graduation"
Benny Blanco and Juice Wrld
Decker
2020
"Raleigh"
Beulahbelle
Herself
Co-director and co-producer
· Filmography › Audiobooks
2020
When You Finish Saving the World
Role(s)
Rachel Katz
Notes
Jesse Eisenberg
Year
Title
Role
Author
Notes
2020
When You Finish Saving the World
Rachel Katz
Jesse Eisenberg
Audible Original
· Awards and nominations
2012
Best Supporting Young Actress – Feature Film
Role(s)
Bad Teacher
Notes
Nominated
Best Supporting Young Actress – Television Series
Role(s)
Last Man Standing
Notes
Nominated
Best Recurring Young Actress – Television Series
Role(s)
Justified
Notes
Nominated
2021
Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Role(s)
Dopesick
Notes
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Role(s)
Dopesick
Notes
Nominated
Gracie Awards
Role(s)
2022
Notes
Actress in a Leading Role – Limited Series or TV Movie
Indiana Film Journalists Association
Role(s)
2019
Notes
Best Actress
Logie Awards
Role(s)
2025
Notes
Best Lead Actress in a Drama
Newport Beach Film Festival
Role(s)
2019
Notes
Ensemble Cast
Online Film & Television Association
Role(s)
2020
Notes
Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series
2022
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series
Role(s)
Dopesick
Notes
Runner-up
2023
Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Role(s)
No One Will Save You
Notes
Nominated
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Role(s)
2024
Notes
Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie
Detroit Film Critics Society
Role(s)
2019
Notes
Best Breakthrough Performance
Dorian Awards
Role(s)
2020
Notes
Rising Star of the Year Award
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
Role(s)
2024
Notes
Best Lead Performance
Golden Globe Awards
Role(s)
2019
Notes
Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film
2024
Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Role(s)
No One Will Save You
Notes
Nominated
2025
Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Role(s)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Notes
Nominated
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Role(s)
The Last of Us
Notes
Nominated
BAFTA Awards
Role(s)
2019
Notes
Rising Star Award
Behind the Voice Actors
Role(s)
2017
Notes
Best Vocal Ensemble in a Video Game
CinemaCon
Role(s)
2019
Notes
Female Stars of Tomorrow (shared with Beanie Feldstein)
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Role(s)
2019
Notes
Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology Series
Role(s)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Notes
Nominated
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Role(s)
The Last of Us
Notes
Won
Phoenix Film Critics Society
Role(s)
2013
Notes
Best Youth Performance – Female
Primetime Emmy Awards
Role(s)
2022
Notes
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Role(s)
The Last of Us
Notes
Nominated
TCA Awards
Role(s)
2020
Notes
Individual Achievement in Drama
Young Artist Awards
Role(s)
2011
Notes
Best Guest Starring Young Actress – Television Series
Organizations
Year
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
AACTA Awards
2026
Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama
Apple Cider Vinegar
Pending
Astra Film Awards
2020
Best Performance by an Actress 23 and Under
Booksmart
Won
Next Generation of Hollywood
Herself
Won
Astra TV Awards
2022
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series and Movie
Dopesick
Won
2024
Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
No One Will Save You
Nominated
2025
Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Apple Cider Vinegar
Nominated
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series
The Last of Us
Nominated
BAFTA Awards
2019
Rising Star Award
Herself
Nominated
Behind the Voice Actors
2017
Best Vocal Ensemble in a Video Game
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Nominated
CinemaCon
2019
Female Stars of Tomorrow (shared with Beanie Feldstein)
Booksmart
Won
Critics' Choice Television Awards
2019
Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Unbelievable
Nominated
2021
Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Dopesick
Nominated
2023
Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
No One Will Save You
Nominated
Critics' Choice Super Awards
2024
Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie
No One Will Save You
Nominated
Detroit Film Critics Society
2019
Best Breakthrough Performance
Booksmart / Them That Follow
Nominated
Dorian Awards
2020
Rising Star of the Year Award
Herself
Nominated
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
2024
Best Lead Performance
No One Will Save You
Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
2019
Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film
Unbelievable
Nominated
2021
Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Dopesick
Nominated
Gracie Awards
2022
Actress in a Leading Role – Limited Series or TV Movie
Dopesick
Won
Indiana Film Journalists Association
2019
Best Actress
Booksmart
Nominated
Logie Awards
2025
Best Lead Actress in a Drama
Apple Cider Vinegar
Nominated
Newport Beach Film Festival
2019
Ensemble Cast
Them That Follow
Won
Online Film & Television Association
2020
Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series
Unbelievable
Nominated
2022
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series
Dopesick
Runner-up
2025
Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology Series
Apple Cider Vinegar
Nominated
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series
The Last of Us
Won
Phoenix Film Critics Society
2013
Best Youth Performance – Female
Short Term 12
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards
2022
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Dopesick
Nominated
2025
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
The Last of Us
Nominated
TCA Awards
2020
Individual Achievement in Drama
Unbelievable
Nominated
Young Artist Awards
2011
Best Guest Starring Young Actress – Television Series
Private Practice
Nominated
2012
Best Supporting Young Actress – Feature Film
Bad Teacher
Nominated
Best Supporting Young Actress – Television Series
Last Man Standing
Nominated
Best Recurring Young Actress – Television Series
Justified
Nominated

References

  1. Previously known as Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards.
  2. Previously known as Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards.
  3. 'Booksmart' Star Kaitlyn Dever Takes 5 and Answers Questions
    https://youtube.com/watch?v=LgnP9zRhy2A
  4. ABC Medianet
    https://web.archive.org/web/20131109144046/http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=003304&type=dever
  5. Bustle
    https://www.bustle.com/p/kaitlyn-mady-dever-have-been-making-music-forever-now-theyre-ready-to-share-it-22421829
  6. Philly.com
    http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/david_hiltbrand/20140116_Kaitlyn_Dever__A_booming_career_-_at_just_17.html
  7. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2020/06/kaitlyn-dever-dear-evan-hansen-movie-universal-pictures-ben-platt-stephen-chbosky-1202955736/
  8. TheFutonCritic
    http://www.thefutoncritic.com/reviews/2011/06/01/the-futons-first-look-last-man-standing-abc-104323/20110601_lastmanstanding/
  9. TV Line
    https://tvline.com/2018/08/02/molly-ephraim-leaving-last-man-standing-season-7-mandy-recast/
  10. "33rd Annual Young Artist Awards"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120404162133/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms33.html
  11. TheWrap
    https://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/last-man-standings-kaitlyn-dever-joins-dark-comedy-laggies-exclusive-96156
  12. FirstShowing.net
    https://www.firstshowing.net/2013/jason-reitmans-next-film-men-women-children-begins-shooting/
  13. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kaitlyn-dever-joins-steve-carell-amazon-drama-beautiful-boy-987778
  14. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2017/10/kaitlyn-dever-them-that-follow-amasia-entertainment-1202181560/
  15. Variety
    https://variety.com/2018/film/news/2019-sundance-film-festival-competition-program-features-lineup-1203038417/
  16. Collider
    https://collider.com/them-that-follow-trailer-olivia-colman/
  17. Booksmart
    https://variety.com/2018/film/news/olivia-wilde-booksmart-kaitlyn-dever-beanie-feldstein-1202702441/
  18. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/olivia-wilde-seth-rogen-matthew-mcconaughey-added-sxsw-film-fest-lineup-1176656
  19. IndieWire
    https://www.indiewire.com/2019/03/booksmart-trailer-olivia-wilde-directorial-debut-1202050268/
  20. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2018/06/unbelievable-toni-collette-merritt-wever-kaitlyn-dever-netflix-limited-series-lisa-cholodenko-direct-1202416722/
  21. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2019/12/golden-globes-nominations-announced-updating-live-1202804135/
  22. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2019/12/critics-choice-nominations-film-tv-nominees-list-1202803785/
  23. "EE British Academy Film Awards Winners in 2019"
    https://www.bafta.org/film/awards/ee-british-academy-film-awards-nominees-winners-2019
  24. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2020/07/watchmen-unbelievable-tca-awards-nominations-1202981972/
  25. Looper.com
    https://www.looper.com/221665/quibi-just-announced-a-princess-bride-remake-you-never-expected-to-see/
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    https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/02/books/jesse-eisenberg-when-you-finish-saving-the-world-audio.html
  27. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2020/06/bette-midler-kaitlyn-dever-dan-levy-sarah-paulson-issa-rae-hbo-quarantine-special-coastal-elites-paul-rudnick-jay-roach-1202961542/
  28. Variety
    https://variety.com/2020/film/news/kaitlyn-dever-universal-dear-evan-hansen-1234631774/
  29. Variety
    https://variety.com/2020/film/news/amandla-stenberg-dear-evan-hansen-movie-1234737198/
  30. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/kaitlyn-dever-jonathan-tucker-star-hulu-anthology-monsterland-1253361
  31. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2020/05/fx-f-bj-novak-half-hour-anthology-series-lucas-hedges-jon-bernthal-kaitlyn-dever-guest-stars-1202927816/
  32. "20th Century Acquires Revisionist 'Romeo & Juliet' Pic 'Rosaline' With Kaitlyn Dever Attached To Star; 21 Laps Producing"
    https://deadline.com/2021/05/20th-century-romeo-juliet-rosaline-kaitlyn-dever-21-laps-entertainmen-1234751370/
  33. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/kaitlyn-dever-last-of-us-season-2-abby-1235782912/
  34. Deadline
    https://web.archive.org/web/20250124180116/https://deadline.com/2025/01/godzilla-x-kong-sequel-kaitlyn-dever-1236265739/
  35. IndieWire
    https://web.archive.org/web/20250208063546/https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/apple-cider-vinegar-review-social-media-netflix-1235092289/
  36. Film Music Reporter
    https://filmmusicreporter.com/2018/05/03/tully-soundtrack-details/
  37. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/kaitlyn-mady-dever-debut-first-official-single-music-video-band-beulahbelle-1279075
  38. The Ithacan
    https://theithacan.org/37862/life-culture/reviews/singles-for-the-week-of-9-11/
  39. BeautifulBallad
    https://www.beautifulballad.org/2024/08/16/the-devers-announce-new-single-poison/
  40. www.instagram.com
    https://web.archive.org/web/20240910111126/https://www.instagram.com/kaitlyndever/p/C_gAcugJGbR/?locale=nl&hl=af
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    https://www.beautifulballad.org/2024/09/04/listen-to-the-devers-new-single-poison/
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  43. ABC News
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  45. Variety
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  46. "2024 Astra TV Awards: 'The Bear', 'Hacks', 'Only Murders in the Building', 'Abbott Elementary', 'Ghosts' top the Nominations"
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  48. "BTVA Voice Acting Awards 2016 – Video Games"
    https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/btva-awards/2016/video-games/
  49. National Association of Theatre Owners
    https://cinemacon.com/press-release/kaitlyn-dever-and-beanie-feldstein-to-receive-cinemacon-female-stars-of-tomorrow-award
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  52. Critics Choice Association
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  59. TV Tonight
    https://tvtonight.com.au/2025/06/2025-logie-awards-nominees.html
  60. "2019 NBFF Awards – Newport Beach Film Festival"
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  61. "24th Annual TV Awards (2019-20)"
    http://www.oftaawards.com/television-awards/24th-annual-tv-awards-2019-20/
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  63. Online Film & Television Association
    https://www.oftaawards.com/television-awards/29th-annual-tv-awards-2024-25/
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  65. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2022-emmys-nominations-nominees-list-1235177772/
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  67. YoungArtistAwards.org
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130808150433/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms32.html
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