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Chelsea Kane Staub (born September 15, 1988)[1][2] is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Stella Malone in the Disney Channel sitcom television series Jonas and the role of Riley Perrin in the Freeform sitcom, Baby Daddy. She also voiced Bea Goldfishberg in the Disney Channel animated sitcom Fish Hooks.

Key Information

Early life

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Chelsea Kane Staub was born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 15, 1988.[3] Kane is the only child of John and Becky Staub.[1] She worked at Valley Youth Theatre.[4]

Career

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Kane made her professional acting debut in the 2001 short film Failure of Pamela Salt. She went on to guest star in the television series Cracking Up, Listen Up, the pilot episode of Summerland, and the 2004 direct-to-video film Arizona Summer.

In 2007, Kane starred in her first theatrical film role as Meredith Baxter Dimly, in the film Bratz, playing the film's antagonist. She also performed two of the songs on the film's soundtrack.

In 2008, she starred in Minutemen as Stephanie Jameson. She also appeared in one episode of Wizards of Waverly Place (the episode, "The Supernatural") and she starred in the Disney Channel original film Starstruck (2010). She played the role of Stella Malone, the stylist and longtime best friend of the band J.O.N.A.S., in the Disney Channel series Jonas. The series aired from 2009 to 2010. From 2010 to 2014, Kane co-starred in the Disney Channel animated series Fish Hooks, voicing the role of Bea Goldfishberg.

In 2010, Kane filmed a web series called "The Homes" written and directed by John Cabrera. The series premiered on January 27, 2011, on Lockerz.com.[5] Kane was one of the celebrity contestants in season 12 on the American ballroom competition Dancing with the Stars. Her professional partner was Mark Ballas, a two-time champion of the series. She made it to the season finale, but finished in third place behind Hines Ward and Kirstie Alley.[6]

In 2011, Kane joined the cast of the final season of The CW's One Tree Hill in a recurring role. She played a character named Tara,[7] who is a love interest for Kane's real life ex-boyfriend Stephen Colletti's character, Chase. From 2012 to 2017, Kane co-starred as Riley Perrin in the Freeform sitcom Baby Daddy.

Personal life

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In 2009, Kane was in a relationship with musician Brian Logan Dales, lead vocalist of the band The Summer Set. Their song "Chelsea" was written about her.[8][9]

In July 2025, Kane announced her marriage to Miguel Marques.[10] Kane quietly gave birth to their son, Alonzo Lua, later that same year.[11]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2004 Arizona Summer Carol Direct-to-video film
2007 Bratz Meredith Baxter Dimly First theatrical role
2008 Minutemen Stephanie Jameson Disney Channel original film
2010 Starstruck Alexis Bender
2013 Lovestruck: The Musical Harper Hutton/Debbie Hayworth ABC Family original film
2014 Pop Fan Ava Pierce Main role; Lifetime original film

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2004 Listen Up Young girl Episode: "Grandmaster of the Wolfhunt"
Summerland Sharon Pilot episode
Cracking Up Nora Jones Episodes: "Grudge Match", "Learning Disability"
2008 Wizards of Waverly Place Kari Langsdorf Episode: "The Supernatural"
The Bill Engvall Show Erica Episode: "Pineblock Derby"
Disney Channel Games Herself 5 episodes
Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream Episode: "Hello Hollywood"
2009–2010 Jonas Stella Malone Main role; Disney Channel original series
2010–2014 Fish Hooks Bea Goldfishberg (voice) Main role; Disney Channel original series[12]
2011 Dancing with the Stars Herself/contestant Season 12; placed third
So Random! Herself Episode: "Chelsea Kane Staub and Hot Chelle Rae"
The Homes Annie Holmes Main role; web series
2012 One Tree Hill Tara Richards Recurring role, 5 episodes
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Brooke Casidy Episode: "Trends with Benefits"
Drop Dead Diva Paige McBride Episode: "Jane's Getting Married"
2012–2017 Baby Daddy Riley Perrin Main role; ABC Family original series
2015 Rick and Morty Arthricia (voice) Episode: "Look Who's Purging Now"
2015–2016 Regular Show Chrissy, various voices (voice) 2 episodes[12]
2018–2019 Hot Streets Jen Sanders (voice) Main role[13][12]
2018 A Christmas for the Books Joanna Moret Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel Television Film[14]
Trolls: The Beat Goes On! Pow (voice) Episode: "Party Crashed"[12]
2019–2021 Archibald's Next Big Thing Loy (voice) Main role
2019 Robot Chicken Butterbear, Ellen Ripley (voice) Episode: "Musya Shakhtyorov in: Honeyboogers"
2020 The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia Ava Germaine Recurring role, 4 episodes
DC Super Hero Girls Rose Wilson (voice) Episode: "Dinner for Five"
2022–2026 9-1-1 Kameron Riley Season 6: 4 episodes; Season 9: 1 episode

Music videos

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Year Title Artist Notes
2009 "U Can't Touch This" Daniel Curtis Lee and Adam Hicks Cameo appearance
"Chelsea" The Summer Set Herself
2011 "Hotwire" Mark Ballas

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2024 Batman: Arkham Shadow Barbara Gordon Voiceover role

Discography

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Year Song Album
2007 "It's All About Me" (feat. Malese Jow and Anneliese van der Pol) Bratz: Motion Picture Soundtrack
"Fabulous"
2011 "When Everything Falls Back Down" (with Action Item) The Stronger The Love

Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Nominated work Result
2009 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Breakout Star Female Jonas L.A. Nominated
2012 Teen Choice Awards Summer TV Star: Female Baby Daddy Nominated
2013 Teen Choice Awards Summer TV Star: Female Nominated

Dancing with the Stars performances

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Chelsea Kane's partner was Mark Ballas.

Week # Dance / Song Judges' score Result
Inaba Goodman Tonioli
1 Foxtrot / "King of Anything" 7 7 7 No elimination
2 Jive / "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" 6 5 7 Safe
3 Cha-cha-cha/ "Chelsea" 7 8 8 Safe
4 Viennese Waltz/ "Hedwig's Theme" 9 8 9 Safe
5 Samba / "Party in the U.S.A." 9 8 9 Safe
6 Quickstep / "Walking on Sunshine" 10 9 9 Safe
7 Cha-cha-cha / "Born This Way"
Paso Doble / "Ghosts 'n' Stuff"
8*/8
8*/9
7
8
7
9
Safe
8 Waltz /"My Love"
Salsa / "Get Busy"
10
8
9
9
10
9
Safe
9 Argentine Tango / "Assassin's Tango"
Rumba / "Eyes On Fire"
Cha-cha-cha / "Just Dance"
9
10
Awarded
9
10
15
10
10
points
Safe
10 Judge's Pick Samba / "Hip Hip Chin Chin"
Freestyle / "Latinos"
Viennese Waltz / "Hedwig's Theme"
10
10
10
9
10
10
10
10
10
Third place
  • In week 7, Donnie Burns was the guest judge and scored the dances.
  • On the finale, Chelsea Kane received third place despite tying for the top of the leaderboard, topping the leaderboard for 6 other dances throughout the season, and having the second highest average in the season.

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Chelsea Kane (born Chelsea Staub; September 15, 1988) is an American actress and singer best known for her prominent roles in Disney Channel series during the late 2000s and early 2010s, including Stella Malone in the musical sitcom Jonas L.A. (2009–2010) and the voice of Bea Goldfishberg in the animated series Fish Hooks (2010–2014).[1][2][3] She later achieved further recognition for her leading role as Riley Perrin, the childhood friend and love interest of the protagonist, in the Freeform sitcom Baby Daddy (2012–2017).[4] In 2010, she professionally adopted the surname Kane.[5] Born in Phoenix, Arizona, as the only child of John and Becky Staub, Kane developed an early interest in performing arts through her involvement in the Valley Youth Theatre.[2] She attended local schools, including Mohave Middle School, before pursuing acting opportunities in Los Angeles.[2] Her feature film debut came in 2007 with a starring role as Lori in Bratz, a live-action adaptation of the popular doll line, marking her entry into mainstream entertainment.[1][5] That year, she also appeared in the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical 2 in a supporting capacity.[1] Kane's breakthrough occurred with Disney Channel, where she starred as Stella, the band's stylist and confidante, in Jonas L.A., a series inspired by the Jonas Brothers that blended comedy and music.[6] She contributed original songs to the soundtrack and performed alongside the band.[6] Concurrently, she voiced the ambitious and entrepreneurial fish Bea Goldfishberg in Fish Hooks, an animated series on the channel, which ran for three seasons and earned her praise for her comedic timing.[7] During this period, she also led the Disney Channel Original Movie Starstruck (2010) as Jessica Olson, a teen who falls for a rock star.[1] Transitioning beyond Disney, Kane took on the recurring role of Tara in the final season of One Tree Hill (2011–2012) and made guest appearances in shows like Wizards of Waverly Place.[1] Her portrayal of Riley Perrin in Baby Daddy solidified her as a versatile comedic actress, with the character evolving from a platonic friend to a central romantic figure across 100 episodes.[8] Following the series' conclusion, she provided voice work in video games, including Barbara Gordon in Batman: Arkham Shadow (2024).[1] In recent years, Kane has continued to work in television, guest-starring as Kameron in multiple episodes of the procedural drama 9-1-1 in 2023.[1][9] She remains active in the industry, balancing acting with personal milestones, including her marriage to Miguel Marques in July 2025.[10]

Early life

Chelsea Kane was born Chelsea Staub on September 15, 1988, in Phoenix, Arizona, to John and Becky Staub, as their only child.[2] She developed an early interest in performing arts through her involvement with the Valley Youth Theatre, where she performed in productions including The Reluctant Dragon, The Secret Garden, Peter Pan, Oliver!, and The Sound of Music. In 1996, at age eight, she joined the national Broadway tour of Show Boat.[2] Kane attended Mohave Middle School in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she served as student body president and was a member of the cheer team. She later attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale for one year before moving to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.[2][11]

Career

Kane's acting career began with minor roles in the mid-2000s. Her feature film debut was in 2007, starring as the antagonist Meredith Baxter Dimly in the teen comedy Bratz, where she also contributed to the soundtrack by performing two original songs.[12][5] She gained prominence through Disney Channel projects. In 2008, she appeared in the original movie Minutemen as Stephanie Jameson.[13] Her breakthrough television role came in 2009 as Stella Malone, the stylish confidante and love interest in the musical sitcom Jonas L.A., which ran for two seasons and featured the Jonas Brothers. Kane co-wrote and performed songs for the series' soundtrack.[14][6] From 2010 to 2014, she provided the voice of the ambitious Bea Goldfishberg in Disney Channel's animated series Fish Hooks, the network's first original animated show, earning acclaim for her comedic delivery across three seasons.[7] That year, she also led the Disney Channel Original Movie Starstruck as Jessica Olson, a teenager who develops a romance with a pop star.[15] In 2011, Kane competed in the twelfth season of Dancing with the Stars, partnering with Mark Ballas and finishing in third place.[16] She made guest appearances on series such as Wizards of Waverly Place and The Closer, and had a recurring role as café owner Tara Richards in the ninth and final season of One Tree Hill.[17] Kane transitioned to more mature roles with her lead performance as Riley Perrin in the Freeform sitcom Baby Daddy (2012–2017), portraying the protagonist's longtime friend who becomes his romantic partner; the series spanned six seasons and 100 episodes.[18] Following its conclusion, she appeared in independent projects, including the horror film Terror in the Woods (2018).[19] In recent years, Kane has balanced live-action and voice work. She voiced characters in animated series like Archibald's Next Big Thing (2019–2020) and provided the voice of Barbara Gordon in the video game Batman: Arkham Shadow (2024).[20] In 2025, she guest-starred as Kameron in an episode of the Fox series 9-1-1.[9]

Personal life

In 2009, Kane was in a relationship with musician Brian Logan Dales, lead vocalist of the band The Summer Set; their song "Chelsea" was written about her. Kane married businessman Miguel Marques in July 2025 in a private ceremony in Laguna Beach, California. The couple had gone public with their relationship on Valentine's Day 2025.[21][22]

Filmography

Film

Kane made her film debut in the 2004 direct-to-video family adventure Arizona Summer, playing the supporting role of Carol, a young camper navigating summer antics and personal growth alongside the protagonists. Her first major film role came in 2007 with Bratz, a teen comedy adaptation of the popular doll line, where she portrayed the antagonist Meredith Baxter Dimly, a scheming head cheerleader who disrupts friendships; the part highlighted her comedic timing and included musical numbers, marking a significant step in her early career visibility.[12] In the 2008 Disney Channel Original Movie Minutemen, a time-travel comedy, Kane starred as Stephanie Jameson, the love interest and confidante to a group of high school science whizzes who invent a device to correct past mistakes, blending romance with light science fiction elements. She followed with a lead supporting role in the 2010 Disney Channel Original Movie Starstruck, a romantic comedy in which she played Alexis Bender, the witty best friend to the protagonist who falls for a British rock star during a family vacation in Los Angeles. Kane appeared in a brief role as young Harper in the 2013 ABC Family musical television film Lovestruck: The Musical, a romantic fantasy where the lead character time-travels to her twenties to find love, providing a youthful counterpart to the adult storyline. In 2014, she took on the role of Victoria in Category 5, a made-for-television disaster thriller depicting a family's survival amid escalating storms post-Hurricane Katrina, contributing to the ensemble's dramatic tension.[23] That same year, Kane starred as Ava Maclaine in the Lifetime thriller Lighthouse (also released as Popfan), portraying a pop singer rescued from a car accident by an unstable fan who holds her captive in a remote coastal dwelling, showcasing her range in suspenseful, character-driven narratives.[24] Her most recent film appearance was in 2018's Hallmark Movies & Mysteries holiday romance A Christmas for the Books (also known as Christmas by the Book), where she led as Joanna Moret, a relationship expert organizing a festive gala while entangled in a love triangle and professional pressures.[25]
YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Arizona SummerCarolDirect-to-video family film
2007BratzMeredith Baxter DimlyTheatrical teen comedy; also musical performer
2008MinutemenStephanie JamesonDisney Channel Original Movie (TV film)
2010StarstruckAlexis BenderDisney Channel Original Movie (TV film)
2013Lovestruck: The MusicalYoung HarperABC Family Original Movie (TV film)
2014Category 5VictoriaTV film
2014Lighthouse (Popfan)Ava MaclaineLifetime TV film
2018A Christmas for the BooksJoanna MoretHallmark Movies & Mysteries TV film

Television

Year(s)TitleRoleNotes
2004Cracking UpNora JonesGuest role (2 episodes) https://kids.kiddle.co/Chelsea_Kane
2004Listen UpYoung girlGuest role (1 episode) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0632879/
2004SummerlandSharonGuest role (1 episode: "Pilot") https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_Kane
2005Wizards of Waverly PlaceKari LangsdorfGuest role (1 episode) https://disneychannel.fandom.com/wiki/Chelsea_Kane
2008The Bill Engvall ShowEricaGuest role (1 episode) https://disneychannel.fandom.com/wiki/Chelsea_Kane
2008CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationMegan FergusonGuest role (1 episode) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0709121/
2009–2010Jonas L.A.Stella MaloneMain role https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/chelsea_kane
2010–2014Fish HooksBea Goldfishberg (voice)Main role https://tv.apple.com/us/person/chelsea-kane/umc.cpc.3fyowix68ljvsihrtj8zn2e1p
2011The HomesAnnie HolmesMain role (web series) https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Creator/ChelseaKane
2012One Tree HillTara RichardsRecurring role (5 episodes) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368530/
2012–2017Baby DaddyRiley PerrinMain role https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2177489/
2015Rick and MortyArthricia (voice)Guest role (1 episode) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2861424/
2015–2016Regular ShowStarla the Star Creature (voice)Recurring voice role https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1650072/
2016–2019Hot StreetsJen Sanders (voice)Main role https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Streets_(TV_series)
2017–2018Trolls: The Beat Goes On!Harper (voice)Recurring voice role https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/chelsea-kane/credits/3030228539/
2018Robot ChickenVarious (voice)Guest role https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/chelsea-kane/credits/3030228539/
2022–present9-1-1Kameron DanielsRecurring role (5 episodes as of 2025) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7235466/characters/nm1466221/
2019–2021DC Super Hero GirlsRavager / Rose Wilson (voice)Recurring voice role https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/chelsea-kane/credits/3030228539/
2019–2021Archibald's Next Big ThingLoy (voice)Recurring voice role https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/chelsea-kane/credits/3030228539/
2020The Expanding Universe of Ashley GarciaBellaGuest role https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/chelsea-kane/credits/3030228539/
Note: This table lists selected television credits for Chelsea Kane, focusing on series roles. For a complete list, refer to her IMDb profile. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1466221/

Music videos

Chelsea Kane has made several appearances in music videos, primarily during her early career in Disney-related projects. These roles often featured her in cameo or starring capacities, leveraging her rising popularity as an actress and singer. Her involvement in these videos highlighted her versatility and connections within the entertainment industry.
YearTitleArtistRole/Notes
2009"U Can't Touch This"Daniel Curtis Lee and Adam HicksCameo appearance in the Disney XD promotional video for Zeke and Luther, a cover of MC Hammer's hit. The video premiered on June 29, 2009, and included other Disney stars like Hutch Dano and Brandon Mychal Smith.[26][27]
2009"Chelsea"The Summer SetLead role; the song was written specifically for her by lead singer Brian Logan Dales, her then-boyfriend, and she appears as the subject of the track in the music video.[28][29]
2011"Hotwire"Mark BallasStarring role alongside Ballas, her Dancing with the Stars partner; the video depicts a playful romantic scenario and was released to promote Ballas's album HurtLoveBox.[30][31]

Video games

Chelsea Kane has ventured into voice acting for video games, contributing to both independent VR projects and major franchise entries. Her roles often involve supporting characters that add depth to narrative-driven experiences, showcasing her versatility in delivering expressive performances in immersive environments.[32] In 2016, Kane lent her voice to the surreal VR comedy game Accounting, where she was part of the ensemble voicing the "Little Public Defenders," quirky characters aiding the protagonist in absurd office-based challenges.[33] She reprised a similar vein in the 2017 sequel Accounting+, voicing Little Public Defender 2—a high-energy defender in courtroom antics—and the Enthusiastic Occultist, a mystical figure enhancing the game's chaotic humor. These performances were praised for their comedic timing in the game's satirical take on VR tropes.[34][1] Kane's most prominent video game role to date came in 2024 with Batman: Arkham Shadow, a VR installment in the acclaimed Batman: Arkham series developed by Camouflaj. She voiced Barbara Gordon / Oracle, the tech-savvy ally providing Batman with crucial intelligence and support during the game's gripping storyline set between Arkham Origins and Arkham Asylum. Her portrayal emphasized Oracle's intelligence and determination, contributing to the immersive narrative praised by critics for its faithful adaptation of the character.[1][35][36]
YearTitleRole(s)PlatformNotes
2016AccountingLittle Public Defenders (voice)Oculus Rift, WindowsVR comedy adventure; ensemble role.[33]
2017Accounting+Little Public Defender 2 / Enthusiastic Occultist (voice)PlayStation VR, Oculus QuestSequel to Accounting; multiple supporting roles.[34]
2024Batman: Arkham ShadowBarbara Gordon / Oracle (voice)Meta QuestCanon VR entry in the Arkham series.[35]

Discography

Soundtracks

  • "Fabulous" / "It's All About Me" (featuring Malese Jow and Anneliese van der Pol) – Bratz: Motion Picture Soundtrack (2007)[37]
  • "When Everything Falls Back Down" (with Action Item) – The Stronger The Love (2011)[37]
  • "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" / "Everlasting Love" / "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" / "Like a Virgin" – Lovestruck: The Musical (2013)[38]

Awards and nominations

Chelsea Kane has received several nominations from the Teen Choice Awards for her television roles.[39]
YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2009Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV Breakout Star: FemaleJonas L.A.Nominated
2012Teen Choice AwardsChoice Summer TV Star: FemaleBaby DaddyNominated
2013Teen Choice AwardsChoice Summer TV Star: FemaleBaby DaddyNominated
2016Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV: LiplockBaby Daddy (shared with Derek Theler)Nominated

Dancing with the Stars performances

Kane competed in season 12 of Dancing with the Stars in 2011 with professional partner Mark Ballas, finishing in third place.
WeekDance(s)/PositionStyleMusicCarrie Ann InabaLen GoodmanBruno TonioliTotal
15/11Foxtrot"King of Anything" — Sara Bareilles77721
29/10Jive"I Write Sins Not Tragedies" — Panic! at the Disco65718
35/10Cha-cha-cha"Chelsea" — The Summer Set78823
43/9Viennese Waltz"Hedwig's Theme" — John Williams98926
54/8Samba"Party in the U.S.A." — Miley Cyrus98926
62/7Quickstep"Walking on Sunshine" — Katrina and the Waves109928
72/6
1/6
Team Cha-cha-cha
Paso doble
"Born This Way" — Lady Gaga
"Ghosts 'n' Stuff" — deadmau5
8
8
8
9
7
8
30
34
83/5
5/5
Waltz
Salsa
"My Love" — Sia
"Get Busy" — Sean Paul
10
8
9
9
10
9
29
26
92/5
1/5
1/3
Argentine Tango
Rumba
Cha-cha-cha (Dance-off)
"Assassin's Tango" — John Powell
"Eyes on Fire" — Blue Foundation
"Just Dance" — Lady Gaga
9
10
9
10
10
10
28
30
Win
102/3
2/3
Samba
Freestyle
"Hip Hip Chin Chin" — Club des Belugas
"Latinos" — Proyecto Uno
10
10
9
10
10
10
29
30
103/3Viennese Waltz (Reprise)"Hedwig's Theme" — John Williams10101030
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