Skyler Samuels (born (1994-04-14)April 14, 1994) is an American actress, known for her roles in the television series Wizards of Waverly Place, The Gates, The Nine Lives of Chloe King, Scream Queens and The Gifted.

Early life

Samuels was born in Los Angeles, the daughter of Kathy, a producer for unscripted series, and Scott, a U.S. marshal. She has three brothers and a sister.

Career

Samuels held a recurring role as Gertrude "Gigi" Hollingsworth in Wizards of Waverly Place on Disney Channel. She also played the child celebrity Ashley Blake on the Drake & Josh episode "Little Diva". She then appeared in the films The Stepfather (2009) and Furry Vengeance (2010). She also starred in the ABC series The Gates as Andie Bates and the ABC Family series The Nine Lives of Chloe King, in which she played Chloe.

Samuels at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con

Samuels next appeared in the recurring role of Bonnie Lipton in the fourth season of the FX horror series American Horror Story. She co-starred with Mae Whitman and Bella Thorne in the high school comedy film The DUFF (2015). She played a leading role in season one of the Fox horror comedy series Scream Queens. (2017). Samuels appears in a recurring role as the three Frost sisters (the Stepford Cuckoos) in the X-Men-based Fox television series The Gifted.

Samuels appeared in Meg 2: The Trench as Jess.

Personal life

Samuels studied marketing and intellectual property at Stanford University. Taking off a quarter to film Scream Queens, she returned to school in January 2016 and graduated in June 2016. She was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Around 2017-2018, Samuels began dating actor Lucas Till. In March 2024, Samuels said that they had married and were then residing in Till's hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. In May 2024, Samuels announced that they had welcomed their first child earlier that year. In December 2025, Samuels announced that they are expecting their second child.

Filmography

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Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Junior PilotMary JoVideo
2005The Adventures of Big Handsome Guy and His Little FriendYoung Super Hot GirlShort film
2005A Host of TroubleMaureenShort film
2009The StepfatherBeth Harding
2010Furry VengeanceAmber
2014Helicopter MomCarrie
2015The DUFFJess Harris
2016The Last Virgin in LACourtneyShort film
2018Public DisturbanceKasey
2018Sharon 1.2.3.Sharon #3
2018Spare RoomLillian
2021MasqueradeWoman
2021For Every Good InventionMaryShort film
2023Meg 2: The TrenchJess

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Drake & JoshAshley BlakeEpisode: "Little Diva"
2005The Suite Life of Zack & CodyBriannaEpisode: "The Fairest of Them All"
2005That's So RavenChrissy CollinsEpisode: "Goin' Hollywood"
2006Love, Inc.MaureenEpisode: "Arrested Development"
2007–2008Wizards of Waverly PlaceGigi Hollingsworth3 episodes
2009Bless This MessLibbyTelevision film
2010The GatesAndie BatesMain role
2011The Nine Lives of Chloe KingChloe KingLead role
2013BloodlineBird BensonTelevision film
2014American Horror Story: Freak ShowBonnie Lipton4 episodes
2015Scream QueensGrace GardnerMain role (season 1)
2017–2019The GiftedThe Frost sisters (Esme, Sophie and Phoebe)Main role (season 2); recurring role (season 1)
2021The RookieCharlotte LusterEpisode: "True Crime"
2021ShowmanceCaseyMain role
2021Switched Before BirthOlivia CrawfordTelevision film
2022The Gabby Petito StoryGabby PetitoTelevision film; also executive producer
2023Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something NewAurora TeagardenTelevision film
2024My Dreams of YouGraceTelevision film
2024Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Lesson in MurderAurora TeagardenTelevision film
2024Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Death at the DinerAurora TeagardenTelevision film

Awards

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2011Teen Choice AwardChoice Breakout ShowThe Nine Lives of Chloe KingNominated
Choice Breakout StarNominated
2018Napa Valley Film FestivalAudience AwardSpare RoomWon
2019Mammoth Film FestivalActingN/AWon

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