Kylie Cantrall

Kylie Lorena Cantrall (born June 25, 2005) is an American actress and singer. She began her career in 2014 as a content creator on YouTube, where she would release covers and original music under the name "Hello Kylie". and the lead role as Red in the Descendants films Descendants: The Rise of Red and Descendants: Wicked Wonderland (2026), and White Tiger in a recurring role in the animated television series Spidey and His Amazing Friends (2024–present). Cantrall began learning how to dance at three years old, while also going with her father to recording sessions. She was in a dance competition in Las Vegas when she was seven years old. When she was eight, she watched the biopic Crazy Sexy Cool. She started researching the group TLC and became obsessed with their music. At the end of 2016, as Hello Kylie, she released her first single "Sleep Is 4 Suckas" alongside independent music label New Muzik Order, which was co-founded by her father. She also made guest appearances on Bizaardvark and Raven's Home.

At 13 years old, she was cast as the titular character in the television series Gabby Duran & the Unsittables. As a result, she left public school to focus on her career. she also performed the series' opening theme song, "I Do My Thing". The series was later cancelled in 2021. Also in 2021, Cantrall was featured in the music video of the R3hab song "Sad Boy" and voiced Savannah Meades in the animated film Ron's Gone Wrong, her film debut.

In September 2022, it was announced during the D23 Expo that Cantrall would be part of the main cast of the fourth installment in the Descendants film series, originally in the working title of Descendants 4, later being officially named Descendants: The Rise of Red. Cantrall was cast in the title role of Red, daughter of the Queen of Hearts (who was portrayed by Rita Ora).

In August 2023, Cantrall became the ambassador of TruSkin cosmetics brand, being the brand's first ambassador. In 2024, she started a recurring voice role as White Tiger in the animated television series Spidey and His Amazing Friends.

Cantrall joined as a contestant in season fourteen of The Masked Singer. In the season, Cantrall served as "America's Insider", with her role of "Cat Witch" being known to the audience, but not the panelists. She finished in third place. After signing with Republic Records, Cantrall released "Carrie Bradshaw" in April 2026 as the lead single from EP Valley Girl Problems—which was released in July 2026. In August 2026, Cantrall announced she would embark on the Valley Girl Problems Tour in support of the EP, from September to October 2026.

Influences Cantrall is influenced by 90s artists such as TLC, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, and Aaliyah.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2021 Ron's Gone Wrong Savannah Meades Voice role; Film debut and voice acting debut2024 Descendants: The Rise of RedRed Lead role; Disney+ original film 2025 Shuffle of Love: A Descendants Short Story Short film 2026 Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Lead role Mica Bueno Main role

Television YearTitleRoleNotes 2018 Bizaardvark Tessa Episode: "Paige is Wrong"Raven's Home Jasmine 2019–2021 Gabby Duran & the Unsittables Gabby Duran Lead role 2019 Just Roll with It Zombie Musical Performer Episode: "You Decide LIVE!" Disney Hall of Villains Herself Television special Disney Channel Holiday Party @ Walt Disney World Television special; Live event 2020 Descendants Remix Dance Party Television special 2021 Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. Olivia Episode: "Career Babes" 2023 High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Dani Recurring role (season 4) 2024–presentSpidey and His Amazing Friends White Tiger Voice role; Recurring role 2024 Adult Bug Enthusiast Voice role; Episode: "Lizard's Buggy Bonanza" 2025 Cartoonified with Phineas and Ferb Herself Voice role; Episode: "Kylie Cantrall" 2026 The Masked Singer Herself/Cat Witch Contestant, also "America's Insider" Locker Diaries: Descendants Princess Red Main role

Discography Extended plays +List of EPs and selected details Title Details B.O.Y. Released: May 7, 2025 Label: Artist Partner, Heroine Format: CD, digital download, streaming Valley Girl Problems Released: July 24, 2026 Label: Republic, Artist Partner, Heroine Format: Digital download, streaming

Compilations +List of compilations and selected details Title Details 10 Minute Songs Vol. 1 Released: December 25, 2023 Label: Artist Partner, Heroine Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles As lead artist +List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Switch Phones" 2021 "Texts Go Green" 2023 "Santa Tell Me" "Put the Record On" 10 Minute Songs Vol. 1 "Elastic" 2024 "Boo'd Up" "Unsure" (with Alan Walker) Walkerworld 2.0"Boy for a Day" B.O.Y."Goodie Bag"2025"Denim" "See U Tonight" "99" B.O.Y. (Deluxe) "Carrie Bradshaw" 2026 Valley Girl Problems "Closet"

Promotional singles

As featured artist +List of singles as featured artist, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Sad Boy" (R3hab and Jonas Blue featuring Ava Max and Kylie Cantrall) 2021

Other charted songs +List of other charted songs, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album NZHot "Space Between" 2026 40 Valley Girl Problems

Guest appearances + List of other appearances, showing year released, other artist(s) credited and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" 2019 Disney Channel Holiday Hits 2019 "What's My Name (Dance Remix)" 2020 ZaZa Descendants Remix Dance Party "High School Musical" 2023 High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack: The Final Season "Love Ain't It" 2024 Rita Ora, Brandy and Malia Baker Descendants: The Rise of Red "Fight of Our Lives" Malia Baker "Life Is Sweeter" Descendants – Cast "Life Is Sweeter (Reprise)" Rita Ora "Life Is Sweeter (Remix)" Descendants – Cast "Bad Reputation" "Red (Halloween Remix)" Alex Boniello Descendants: The Rise of Red - Halloween EP "Love Ain't It (Halloween Remix)" Rita Ora, Brandy and Malia Baker "Fight of Our Lives (Halloween Remix)" Malia Baker "Perfect Princess" 2026 Malia BakerDescendants: Wicked Wonderland (soundtrack) "Mad - Wicked Wonderland"Malia Baker, Liamani

Music videos

Tours Headlining The Valley Girl Problems Tour (2026)

Co-headlining Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour (2025) featuring Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Malachi Barton, Dara Reneé, Joshua Colley and Mekonnen Knife.

Awards and nominations + Award Year Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2025 Favorite Butt-Kicker Princess Red Gracie Awards 2025 Best Ensemble Cast in Family Programming Descendants: The Rise of Red