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Godzilla Star Kaylee Hottle Dies at 18
21 Jul
Summary
- Actress Kaylee Hottle, known for Godzilla films, has died at 18.
- Her death was caused by a car crash in Maryland on July 21.
- Hottle played Jia, a Deaf character who bonded with King Kong.
Actress Kaylee Hottle, renowned for her role as Jia in the "Godzilla vs. Kong" franchise, died on July 21 at the age of 18. The cause of her death was a car crash that occurred in Maryland.
Hottle, who was born into a Deaf family and attended the Texas School for the Deaf, gained recognition for her portrayal of Jia. This character, an orphan with whom King Kong forms a bond through sign language, was central to "Godzilla vs. Kong" (2021) and "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" (2024).
Her acting career began after appearing in an advertisement for an ASL translation app. This led to her casting in "Kong: Skull Island." Hottle's performance was praised by co-stars like Alexander Skarsgård, who noted her natural talent and professionalism on set.
Beyond her work in the "Godzilla" films, Hottle also appeared in an episode of "Magnum P.I." in 2021. Her performance in "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" earned her a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Younger Performer in a Film in 2024.
