Hayley Kiyoko

Hayley Kiyoko Alcroft (born 1991-04-03) in Los Angeles, California began her artistic journey as a child model and commercial actress, appearing in national spots for GM OnStar, Slim Jim, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch before she was even ten years old. Growing up as the daughter of Japanese‑heritage figure‑skater choreographer Sarah Kawahara and comedian Jamie Alcroft, she cultivated a love for music early, insisting on drum lessons at six and writing her first song, "Notice," at eight. After graduating from Agoura High School in 2009, she entered the entertainment industry full‑time, joining the pop group The Stunners in 2007 and later breaking out as a solo artist with EPs such as A Belle to Remember (2013) and This Side of Paradise (2015), the latter featuring the groundbreaking single "Girls Like Girls" that cemented her reputation as a queer‑affirming pop icon. Kiyoko's acting résumé spans Disney Channel’s Lemonade Mouth, the cult horror sequel Insidious: Chapter 3, Netflix’s XOXO, and leading roles on CSI: Cyber and Five Points, demonstrating her versatility across teen dramas and genre films. Her debut studio album Expectations (2018) entered the top‑20 in the United States, Canada, and Australia, while her sophomore effort Panorama (2022) earned a 2023 GLAAD Media Award nomination for Outstanding Music Artist. Beyond music and film, Hayley authored the best‑selling YA novel Girls Like Girls (2023) and co‑created the Gravel to Tempo comic, extending her storytelling into print media. An outspoken LGBT advocate, she has used her platform to promote queer visibility, earning the affectionate nickname "Lesbian Jesus" from fans and winning MTV’s Push Artist of the Year award in 2018. Personally, she has been engaged to Becca Tilley since July 2025, and continues to champion mental‑health awareness, especially regarding her own post‑concussion challenges. With her multifaceted career spanning singing, songwriting, acting, directing, and writing, Hayley Kiyoko remains a defining voice for a generation seeking authentic representation and empowerment.