American actress and singer Chandler Kinney has a close relationship with her parents, especially her mother. The star has mentioned that her parents’ supportive nature has helped her excel in her professional field.
Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Chandler Kinney started dancing when she was three. Her parents encouraged her to take up the art early and paid for her dance academy.
Chandler Kinney endured her parents’ divorce during her teen years but maintained a close relationship with them. The actress posed with her father, whose name hasn’t been disclosed, on Father’s Day and expressed her love.
Further, Kinney spends most of her time with her mother, Taryn Kinney, a producer, media strategist, and writer. Before entering the creative field, Taryn completed her studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Happy Father's Day!!!! Love you Dad😘❤ pic.twitter.com/7lIOjorqE2
— Chandler Kinney (@ChandlerLKinney) June 18, 2017
Some of Taryn’s admired works include Across the Pond, Unseen, and Evie Rose. She has worked on several short series and films and plans to work on more significant projects with her daughter.
After her split from her husband, Taryn raised Kinney and her older brothers as a single mother. The actress has witnessed her mother’s struggle and has dedicated her success to Taryn.
Following her Dancing With The Stars performance, Kinney wrote, “This is a celebration of my mom’s unconditional love for me. My goal was to emulate the warmth, tenderness, and light she radiates every day.“
Similarly, Taryn was emotional during the performance and shared a heartwarming moment backstage after the production. Kinney uploaded a picture of herself embracing her mother after the show.
Chandler Kinney founded an organization to help disadvantaged youths with her mother!
Her mother homeschooled Kinney during her early education and took a gap year before joining UCLA. The actress studied dance at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and obtained a martial arts black belt.
Moreover, Kinney started her career with guest roles on the Disney Channel shows, including Girl Meets World and K.C. Undercover. She also appeared on the Nickelodeon show The Haunted Hathaways.
The actress mentioned that her mother was her first marketing agent and traveled with her for shoots. Kinney got her breakthrough role as Catherine Dillman in Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street.
During the production of Lethal Weapon, Kinney mentioned that it felt unnatural not to have her mother around. She added, “She really was like my partner in crime growing up, especially in this crazy industry.“
Additionally, the actress stated that being away from California felt like becoming an adult. Kinney found her new family on the Pretty Little Liars set with her costars Bailee Madison, Zaria, Malia Pyles, and Maia Reficco.
Similarly, Kinney mentioned that she has kept her family values and mother close to her heart despite her frequent travels. The actress claimed that she wants to develop a successful career as an ode to her parent’s hard work.
Additional Information
- Chandler Kinney entered the Dancing With The Stars semifinals with pro dancer Brandon Armstrong. Armstrong apologized to his partner for making a mistake during the performance, hampering their overall score in the show.
- According to sources, Chandler Kinney’s estimated net worth is $1.5 million as of 2024. The impressive figure comes from her involvement in acting, dancing, and singing.
