Chandler Kinney grew up in a supportive family and looked up to her mother, who encouraged her to be hard-working.
She is a multitalented Hollywood star who is famous as an actress, singer, and producer. She is notable for her appearance in Zombies 2 Cast: Flesh & Bone.
Highlights
- Chandler Kinney is a young actress on several TV shows, including “The Lethal Weapon.”
- She has a good relationship with her mother, a producer and writer, Taryn.
- Kinney respects and loves her co-star, Damon Wayans, a father figure in her life.
Kinney stepped into dancing at three before pursuing her career as an actress. She used to attend several dance and acting classes.
Moreover, she debuted in the series “The Goldbergs” in 2014. Her breakthrough role came when she joined the cast of “Zombies.”
Also, in 2022, the actress starred as Tabby Haworthe, the lead character, in the famous TV series Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.
Chandler Kinney’s Mother Hails From North California
The rising actress was born and raised in Sacramento, California, USA. Her mother, Taryn Corbett-Kinney, has an African-American heritage.
Moreover, based on her Instagram bio, her mom works as a producer, writer, and strategist.
Mrs Kinney is notable for working as a producer in a movie and mini-series Across the Pond, Unseen, and Evie Rose.
She attended the University of Missouri-Colombia for further studies. According to her Facebook profile, she also studied at Antioch University Santa Barbara.
The young actress has a close bond with her mother and never fails to show her appreciation on Mother’s Day.
you are unconditional love embodied. and I feel so lucky to have you by my side every step of the way. thanks for being just as crazy as I am and being my favorite person to go on the wildest adventures with :)) here’s to many more !!!!
Chandler Kinney expressed.
happy mother’s day
Together, they founded “Chandler’s Friends,” an organization focused on philanthropy, especially supporting children in need.
She shared;
Chandler’s Friends is an organisation that my mom and I created about 3 years ago! From a young age, my parents emphasised the importance of philanthropy and giving back to the community, so I’ve always had that part of me that wants to do work where work is needed. We have a family friend that takes in foster children, and we recognised that she needed help.
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Chandler Kinney Considers Her Co-Star, Damon Wayans, As Her Father
The singer, 24, is not vocal about her relationship with her dad.
However, one of her Twitter posts features her with her dad. In the post, she wishes her father a happy Father’s Day.
Happy Father's Day!!!! Love you Dad😘❤ pic.twitter.com/7lIOjorqE2
— Chandler Kinney (@ChandlerLKinney) June 18, 2017
The African-American actress prefers to keep her personal life to herself.
Nevertheless, Kinney has revealed that she sees Damon Wayans, her co-star on “Lethal Weapon,” as a father figure.
“He’s an amazing human being. I respect him immensely. I really look up to him. He’s kind of like another father figure to me just because we’ve worked together for so long and so closely. I really trust him as an artist, but also as a person. It’s just been incredible.”
Chandler Kinney expressed.
The Lethal Weapon cast respects and admires her senior actor, not just for his talent as a comedic genius but also for his wisdom and kindness.
She feels lucky to have worked with him and learned much from him on set. She appreciates his guidance and values the fun and supportive environment Wayan creates.
Additional Information
- Chandler Kinney’s net worth is estimated at around $5 million as of 2024.
- She appears to be single as of 2024. However, she was dating Matt Cornett back in 2017.
- Kinney has two older brothers whose identities are still a well-guarded secret.
