Alyvia Alyn Lind is a talented American actress born on July 27, 2007, in Los Angeles, California.
As the youngest daughter of actress Barbara Alyn Woods, known for her roles in shows like One Tree Hill and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, and producer John Lind, Alyvia grew up immersed in the entertainment world.
From a very early age, she displayed a natural flair for performance, stepping into the spotlight at just three years old.
Her youthful energy, combined with a mature grasp of complex characters, has made her a standout in both television and film.
With a career spanning over a decade, Alyvia has balanced her rising fame with a grounded family life, often crediting her parents and siblings for shaping her passion for acting.
Siblings
Alyvia has two older sisters, Natalie Alyn Lind and Emily Alyn Lind, forming a trio of rising stars in Hollywood often dubbed the Alyn Lind sisters.
Natalie, born on June 21, 2000, is the eldest at 25 years old and has carved out a versatile career in television, debuting in a 2006 episode of One Tree Hill and gaining prominence as Dana Caldwell on The Goldbergs.
She has also appeared in high-profile series like Gotham, The Gifted, and Big Sky, showcasing her range from dramatic to superhero roles.
Emily, the middle sister born on May 6, 2002, now 23, followed a similar path as a child actress, earning recognition for her recurring role as young Amanda Clarke on Revenge and as Ariel on Code Black.
Her film work includes the Netflix horror-comedies The Babysitter and its sequel The Babysitter: Killer Queen, as well as Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep.
Career
Alyvia’s breakthrough came in 2011 when she landed the recurring role of Faith Newman on the long-running CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, a character she portrayed intermittently until 2021, earning her widespread recognition in daytime television.
In 2013, she made her feature film debut as a supporting character in the supernatural thriller Dark Skies, opposite Keri Russell and Josh Hamilton, marking her transition to the big screen.
The following year, Alyvia appeared in the family comedy Blended, sharing scenes with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, which highlighted her comedic timing and charm.
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Her television portfolio expanded with recurring appearances as young Amanda Clarke on ABC’s Revenge and as Grace on Amazon’s Transparent, where she delved into themes of family and identity.
A pivotal moment arrived in 2015 with her portrayal of a young Dolly Parton in the NBC television movie Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors, a role she reprised in the 2016 sequel Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love.
These performances captured the essence of the country icon’s childhood, blending heartfelt storytelling with musical elements.
In 2016, Alyvia starred as Maryellen Larkin in the Amazon special An American Girl Story – Maryellen 1955: Extraordinary Christmas, further establishing her in family-oriented projects.
The late 2010s brought edgier roles, including Angelica Green, a brilliant but volatile teen, in Netflix’s post-apocalyptic series Daybreak in 2019.
That same year, she played Autumn Snyder in the inspirational film Walk. Ride. Rodeo., based on the true story of a rodeo athlete’s resilience.
Alyvia’s versatility shone in 2018’s Overboard, a gender-swapped remake where she played one of Anna Faris’s daughters.
Guest spots on procedurals like NCIS and Masters of Sex added breadth to her resume.
Since 2021, she has starred as Lexy Cross in the Syfy/USA Network horror series Chucky, a role that has run for three seasons through 2024, allowing her to explore slasher tropes with wit and intensity alongside her mother, Barbara Alyn Woods, who joined in season two.
More recently, Alyvia appeared in the 2021 thriller Masquerade and the 2025 Netflix miniseries Wayward, opposite Toni Collette, tackling psychological drama.
Her filmography, now boasting over 25 credits, reflects a deliberate progression from child roles to more mature, genre-spanning characters, all while maintaining a passion for music and writing in her downtime.
Accolades
Alyvia’s portrayal of young Dolly Parton in Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors earned her a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie – Leading Young Actress in 2016, recognizing her ability to embody the singer’s spirit with authenticity and warmth.
That same year, she won the Grace Award for Most Inspiring Performance in Television and the Young Entertainer Award for Best Young Ensemble Cast in a Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Special, shared with her co-stars for the film’s uplifting narrative.
In 2016, Alyvia received a nomination for the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series, standing alongside luminaries like Rachel McAdams and Kirsten Dunst, which highlighted the industry’s early investment in her potential.
The sequel Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie, further elevating her profile.
Additional nods include a 2017 Grace Award nomination for Most Inspiring Performance in Television.
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