The Untold Truth Of Kaitlyn Dever

Kaitlyn Dever may not be the biggest star in Hollywood, but that could definitely change in the years to come. Starring in both comedies and dramas, she has already shown that she has some stellar onscreen range. That's why the actor started landing her first onscreen roles when she was just 12, according to Indie Wire, and has since scored some pretty impressive gigs. You might have seen her in "Monsterland" and "Last Man Standing," not to mention "Booksmart" alongside Beanie Feldstein. She's also landed roles in "Unbelievable" and "Detroit," per IMDb, while also popping up on "Justified," "Modern Family," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

Although Dever clearly has a reason to be confident about her career, she admitted to IndieWire in 2019 that she's not always so sure of herself. For instance, when discussing that the cast of "Booksmart" received instructions not to bring their scripts to set by director Olivia Wilde, Dever admitted, "It scared me so much." Yet, she also added, "But sometimes I like to be scared, because that means it's a challenge. 'Booksmart' was definitely a challenge, because I found myself really stepping out of my comfort zone in a big way."

If you're curious about what is in Dever's comfort zone, as well as a few other intriguing tidbits of info about this star that you might not have known, then be sure to read on!

Kaitlyn Dever may be making her name in show business, but, as it turns out, she's not the first member of her family to work in the entertainment industry. In January 2016, she tweeted, "[E]verybody, meet my dad. (But I'm being serious ... this is his voice)." Her post linked to a clip on Instagram of Barney, the big purple dinosaur, singing and dancing around.

Indeed, Kaitlyn's dad, Tim, voiced Barney from 1999 to 2004, according to IMDb. During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2019, Kaitlyn opened up about how her dad had scored the gig. Kaitlyn explained that growing up, her dad would often do quirky voices for his figure skating students (yes, he was a figure skating instructor, as was her mom). One day, a student's parent noted there was a nationwide search going on to find the new voice of Barney. Kaitlyn recalled, "He just sent in a tape and heard back that he got it."

On top of that, Tim also voiced Bob the Builder, but it looks like that was just for one episode of "The Wayne Brady Show" in 2003. Still, it's pretty cool that Kaitlyn gets to say that her dad was both Barney and Bob. And, frankly, he's not the only person in the family who makes her feel proud.

If you look at Kaitlyn Dever's Instagram account, you'll see posts about both her dad and mom, making it clear she adores them both. However, she also happens to be incredibly fond of (and thankful for) her sisters too.

Kaitlyn has a younger sister, Jane Dever, who the actor seems to love posting about, and what the star shares about her sibling are oh-so-adorable! "I love you sweet Jane," Kaitlyn wrote alongside a video of her giving her sister a quick kiss on the cheek. The star also shared a video of herself and her younger sister dancing, and while calling Jane her "bestie baby" and a "special magic girl," she added that Jane is the "best baby sis in the [world]."

However, Jane isn't Kaitlyn's only sister. There's also Mady Dever, who also appears on Kaitlyn's IG. The elder sibling often posts pics of them as little kids, doing things like posing at the beach, posing during the holidays, making a movie together, or hosting their own cooking show. If Mady looks familiar, that's because she's also an actor. You might have spotted her in 2016's "Finish Line" and in 2018's "Tully," per IMDb. Oh, and did we mention Mady has a creative endeavor that happens to involve her famous sister?

It's clear from Kaitlyn Dever's Instagram account she likes to have a little fun with her sisters, but it turns out that there's something else that she does with one particular sibling. Both Kaitlyn and Mady Dever are actors who also happen to make music together.

The two used to perform in a band that they called Hot Pink — seriously, the clip that Jimmy Fallon shared of the pair rocking out as kids is almost too cute to handle — however, they now go by Beulahbelle. Focusing on folk-rock music, be sure to check out their song "Being You," as well as the accompanying video, which was both shot and edited by the duo's sister, Jane Dever. Granted, Kaitlyn had a hand in producing the band's music video for their debut single "Raleigh," which wasn't an easy task. "I've realized in making this video that it's extremely difficult to get anything done," she admitted to The Hollywood Reporter in January 2020.

Granted, just because something isn't easy doesn't mean that Kaitlyn's going to shy away from it. Just take a look at how she's willing to get political.

There are plenty of celebrities who aren't afraid to be open about their beliefs and get political. Kaitlyn Dever is one of them. Although Dever is known, in part, for her role on "Last Man Standing," which was a show that USA Today notes had a "conservative perspective," the star seems to be a Democrat. That is if her social media posts are any indication.

"Let's. Go. Kamala," Dever wrote on Instagram in August 2020 alongside a photo of herself and Vice-President Kamala Harris. Making it clear she admires the politician, the actor added, "This is a throwback to when we were on [The Late Show With Stephen Colbert] on the same night, I'm honored to have a picture with a woman making history." In November 2020, Dever also took to Instagram to post a pic of Harris hugging President Joe Biden following their election day victory along with the caption, "History made."

Frankly, that wasn't the only time that Dever noted a historical moment

Kaitlyn Dever has been in the business since she was a child and has certainly paid her dues in the industry. That's perhaps one of the reasons why she is already a member of the Oscar's Academy. If you're not sure why that's a big deal, NBC News explains that the "voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences wield the power to bestow the most prestigious and coveted awards in Hollywood."

Granted, the Academy has faced issues regarding a lack of diversity, and for years there were calls for the organization to be made more inclusive. That's surely why those who got invited to be members in 2020 included a staggering and historic 819 industry professionals that were "45% women, 36% underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 49% international from 68 countries," according to the Oscars' website.

"Booksmart" director Olivia Wilde and star Beanie Feldstein were among those invited, as was Dever. She simply retweeted the announcement with no comment. However, we're sure she'll have a lot to say if she ever manages to take home her own Oscar, which is certainly something that could happen soon.