Chelsea Kane

Chelsea Kane Staub (born September 15, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Stella Malone in the Disney Channel sitcom television series Jonas and the role of Riley Perrin in the Freeform sitcom, Baby Daddy. She also voiced Bea Goldfishberg in the Disney Channel animated sitcom Fish Hooks.

Early life Chelsea Kane Staub was born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 15, 1988. Kane is the only child of John and Becky Staub.

Career Kane made her professional acting debut in the 2001 short film Failure of Pamela Salt. She went on to guest star in the television series Cracking Up, Listen Up, the pilot episode of Summerland, and the 2004 direct-to-video film Arizona Summer.

In 2007, Kane starred in her first theatrical film role as Meredith Baxter Dimly, in the film Bratz, playing the film's antagonist. She also performed two of the songs on the film's soundtrack.

In 2008, she starred in Minutemen as Stephanie Jameson. She also appeared in one episode of Wizards of Waverly Place (the episode, "The Supernatural") and she starred in the Disney Channel original film Starstruck (2010). She played the role of Stella Malone, the stylist and longtime best friend of the band J.O.N.A.S., in the Disney Channel series Jonas. The series aired from 2009 to 2010. From 2010 to 2014, Kane co-starred in the Disney Channel animated series Fish Hooks, voicing the role of Bea Goldfishberg.

In 2010, Kane filmed a web series called "The Homes" written and directed by John Cabrera. The series premiered on January 27, 2011, on Lockerz.com. Kane was one of the celebrity contestants in season 12 on the American ballroom competition Dancing with the Stars. Her professional partner was Mark Ballas, a two-time champion of the series. She made it to the season finale, but finished in third place behind Hines Ward and Kirstie Alley.

In 2011, Kane joined the cast of the final season of The CW's One Tree Hill in a recurring role. She played a character named Tara, who is a love interest for Kane's real life ex-boyfriend Stephen Colletti's character, Chase. From 2012 to 2017, Kane co-starred as Riley Perrin in the Freeform sitcom Baby Daddy.

Personal life In 2009, Kane was in a relationship with musician Brian Logan Dales, lead vocalist of the band The Summer Set. Their song "Chelsea" was written about her.

In July 2025, Kane announced her marriage to Miguel Marques. Kane quietly gave birth to their son, Alonzo Lua, later that same year.

Filmography

Film YearTitleRoleNotes 2004 Arizona Summer Carol Direct-to-video film 2007 Bratz Meredith Baxter Dimly First theatrical role 2008 Minutemen Stephanie JamesonDisney Channel original film 2010 Starstruck Alexis Bender 2013 Lovestruck: The Musical Harper Hutton/Debbie Hayworth ABC Family original film 2014 Pop Fan Ava Pierce Main role; Lifetime original film

Television

Music videos Year Title Artist Notes2009 "U Can't Touch This" Daniel Curtis Lee and Adam Hicks Cameo appearance "Chelsea" The Summer SetHerself 2011 "Hotwire" Mark Ballas

Video games YearTitleRoleNotes 2024 Batman: Arkham Shadow Barbara Gordon Voiceover role

Discography Year Song Album2007 "It's All About Me" (feat. Malese Jow and Anneliese van der Pol)Bratz: Motion Picture Soundtrack "Fabulous" 2011 "When Everything Falls Back Down" (with Action Item) The Stronger The Love

Awards and nominations Year Association Category Nominated work Result 2009 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Breakout Star Female Jonas L.A. 2012 Teen Choice Awards Summer TV Star: FemaleBaby Daddy 2013 Teen Choice Awards Summer TV Star: Female

Dancing with the Stars performances Chelsea Kane's partner was Mark Ballas. In week 7, Donnie Burns was the guest judge and scored the dances. On the finale, Chelsea Kane received third place despite tying for the top of the leaderboard, topping the leaderboard for 6 other dances throughout the season, and having the second highest average in the season.