Carlacia Grant is an American actress known for her breakout role as Cleo Anderson in the Netflix teen adventure drama Outer Banks (Season 2, 2021), where she portrays a resourceful, tough survivor who joins the Pogues.
She has also appeared in series like Greenleaf as Danielle Turner and Game of Silence as Leesha, and made her TV debut in the remake of the Roots miniseries, blending dramatic performances with her Caribbean heritage.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Carlacia Grant
- Stage Name: Carlacia Grant
- Born: January 18, 1991
- Age: 35 years old
- Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Caribbean
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 5’ 6” (1.68 m)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Karl Sr. and Carline Grant
- Siblings: One sister
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Carlacia Grant was born on January 18, 1991, in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. She was raised by her parents, Karl Sr. (Jamaican heritage) and Carline Grant (Haitian heritage), in a family that later moved to South Florida.
She grew up with one sister. Her ethnicity is Caribbean with Haitian and Jamaican roots, and her religion is Christianity. Influenced by her family’s cultural background, she discovered acting at age 13 during a summer theater camp production of Treasure Island, which her grandmother suggested.
She graduated from a Florida high school and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Media and Communication Studies with a minor in English from Florida State University in May 2023.
Before acting full-time, she was a former pageant queen and briefly drove for Uber while pursuing opportunities.
Career
Carlacia Grant made her television debut in 2016 with a role in the remake of the Roots miniseries on the History Channel. She gained early credits in Game of Silence and as Danielle Turner in the OWN series Greenleaf.
Her major breakthrough came in 2021, when she joined Outer Banks as Cleo in Season 2, becoming a series regular in subsequent seasons, and her strong, charismatic portrayal earned fan praise.
She has continued in the role amid the show’s ongoing popularity on Netflix. Additional work includes modeling and maintaining a strong social media presence, sharing lifestyle, behind-the-scenes, and personal content.
Social Media
- Instagram: @carlaciagrant
- TikTok: @thecarlaciagrant
- X (Twitter): @carlaciagrant
Personal Life
Carlacia Grant, 35, is currently single, with no publicly known boyfriend or husband. Details about her past relationships are not widely available, as she prefers to keep her romantic life private.
She has no children and remains focused on her career, family, and connection to her cultural roots. In her free time, she enjoys simple pleasures like food, karaoke, and watching sunsets, while balancing the growing visibility that comes with her role in Outer Banks.
Net Worth
Carlacia Grant’s net worth is estimated at around $2 million USD, with her income primarily from acting salaries and residuals from her recurring role on Netflix’s Outer Banks. She also earns from guest and supporting appearances in series like Greenleaf and Roots, along with brand endorsements and modeling opportunities.
Filmography
- Roots
- Game of Silence
- Greenleaf
- The Resident
- Apollyon
- Outer Banks