Brec Bassinger is an American actress who rose to fame for starring as Bella Dawson in Nickelodeon’s Bella and the Bulldogs before earning widespread acclaim as Courtney Whitmore / Stargirl in The CW superhero series Stargirl.
She has also starred in 47 Meters Down: Uncaged, Titans, and Final Destination Bloodlines, establishing herself as one of Hollywood’s leading young actresses.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Brec Marie Bassinger
- Stage Name: Brec Bassinger
- Born: May 25, 1999
- Age: 27 years old
- Birthplace: Saginaw, Texas, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: White
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Raymond Bassinger and Shelley Bassinger
- Siblings: Beric Bassinger and Brice Bassinger
- Spouse: Dylan Summerall
- Children: None
- Relationship: Engaged
- Net Worth: $3 million USD
Early Life and Education
Brec Marie Bassinger was born on May 25, 1999, in Saginaw, Texas. She is the daughter of Raymond Bassinger and Shelley Bassinger.
She was raised alongside her two older brothers, Beric Bassinger and Brice Bassinger, in Texas before relocating to Los Angeles, California, with her mother to pursue an acting career.
During her childhood, Bassinger was a competitive cheerleader, gymnast, volleyball player, basketball player, and track athlete. She also participated in beauty pageants and won the title of Our Little Miss World.
At the age of eight, she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, an experience that inspired her to become an advocate for diabetes awareness and research. She graduated from high school at 16 while balancing her studies with her acting career.
Career
Brec Bassinger began acting in 2013 with a recurring role as Emma in Nickelodeon’s The Haunted Hathaways.
She soon appeared in series including The Goldbergs and School of Rock before landing her breakthrough role as Bella Dawson in Bella and the Bulldogs (2015–2016).
Her portrayal of a teenage cheerleader who becomes the quarterback of her school’s football team earned her widespread recognition and established her as one of Nickelodeon’s rising stars.
After Nickelodeon, Bassinger successfully transitioned into more mature roles. She starred as Catherine in the horror film 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019) before achieving even greater success as Courtney Whitmore / Stargirl in The CW’s Stargirl (2020–2022).
Her performance earned two Saturn Awards. In 2025, she starred in the blockbuster horror film Final Destination Bloodlines, the highest-grossing film of her career to date.
Alongside acting, Bassinger serves as a national ambassador for Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), advocating for Type 1 diabetes research.
Awards and Nominations
- Saturn Award winner for Best Performance by a Younger Actor (Stargirl)
- Two-time Saturn Award winner for portraying Courtney Whitmore / Stargirl
- Kids’ Choice Awards nominee
- Named among Hollywood’s rising young actresses
- National ambassador for Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)
Social Media
- Instagram: @brecbassinger
- Facebook: Brec Bassinger
- X (formerly Twitter): @BrecBassinger
- TikTok: @brecbass
Personal Life
Brec Bassinger, 27, has been in a long-term relationship with actor Dylan Summerall since 2017. The couple announced their engagement in 2025 after several years together. Bassinger does not have any children.
She enjoys fitness, travelling, spending time with her family, and advocating for people living with Type 1 diabetes. Brec stands 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) tall.
Net Worth
Brec Bassinger has an estimated net worth of $3 million USD. Her wealth comes primarily from acting in television and film, endorsement deals, brand partnerships, and public appearances. Her starring roles in Stargirl, Bella and the Bulldogs, and Final Destination Bloodlines have significantly contributed to her financial success.
Filmography
- Liar, Liar, Vampire
- Status Update
- 47 Meters Down: Uncaged
- Final Destination Bloodlines
- Grizzly Night
Television
- The Haunted Hathaways
- Bella and the Bulldogs
- School of Rock
- The Goldbergs
- All Night
- Stargirl
- Titans
- Kabu