Skylar Jade Katz, also known as Sky Katz, is an American actress, rapper, and singer. She rose to prominence for her portrayal of Tess O’Malley in Disney Channel’s Raven’s Home, her role as Summer Torres in Netflix’s Surviving Summer, and her emergence on America’s Got Talent and through music fusing hip-hop and pop.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Skylar Jade Katz
- Stage Name: Sky Katz
- Born: December 12, 2004
- Age: 21 years old
- Birthplace: Huntington, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Caucasian (White)
- Occupation: Actress, Rapper, Singer
- Height: 5′ 1½″ (1.56 m)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr. Katz and Mrs. Katz
- Siblings: Madison Katz, Hailey Katz, Dylan Katz
- Spouse: Not Married
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Skylar Jade Katz was born on December 12, 2004, in Huntington, New York, United States. Brought up by her parents, Mr. Katz and Mrs. Katz, in Melville, Long Island, New York, in a family supportive of her creative talents.
She is the youngest of four children. Her siblings are older sisters Madison Katz and Hailey Katz, and older brother Dylan Katz. Her ethnicity is Caucasian (White), and her religion is Christianity. She discovered her passion for rapping at age 5 and began pursuing music and performance early.
Specific higher education details are not publicly documented, as her focus shifted to professional acting and music from a young age, with family encouragement enabling her to pursue a career in entertainment rather than traditional academics.
Career
Sky Katz began her musical journey at a young age, discovering her talent for rapping and releasing early tracks as a hip-hop artist. She gained national attention as a contestant on America’s Got Talent, showcasing her rap skills and personality.
She had her breakthrough performance when she was cast as Tess O’Malley, a tough, street-smart best friend, in Disney Channel’s Raven’s Home (2017–2023), appearing in over 80 episodes across multiple seasons and guest-starring in related spin-offs like Bunk’d alongside Malachi Barton, Skai Jackson, and Meg Donnelly.
In 2022, she starred as competitive surfer Summer Torres in Netflix’s Surviving Summer (2022–2023), a teen drama series that highlighted her range in live-action. She also voiced characters in animated projects and appeared in specials.
Additional credits include voice work in The Imaginary (2023 English dub) as Emily, The Internship (2026), and One Stupid Thing (post-production).
She has released music as a lead artist, including singles and tracks tied to her performing career. Her work spans Disney Channel family entertainment, Netflix teen series, voice acting, and music, building a fanbase through relatable characters and energetic performances.
Social Media
- Instagram: @skykatz
Personal Life
Sky Katz, 21, is currently single, with past relationships including dating Savannah La Rain and a rumored link to another actress in 2024, though no confirmed long-term partners or marriages are known. No children are known.
She maintains a close bond with her family, being the youngest sibling to Madison Katz, Hailey Katz, and Dylan Katz, and credits her supportive parents for nurturing her talents from childhood. She enjoys art, has a favorite color of pink, and shares hobbies like keeping reptiles. She prioritizes privacy in personal matters while sharing positive, creative content with fans.
Award and Nomination
- Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Younger Performer in a Children’s Program
Net Worth
Sky Katz’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting salaries and residuals from long-running series like Raven’s Home and Surviving Summer, music releases and streaming royalties as a rapper/singer, voiceover work in animations, potential brand endorsements tied to her young audience appeal, and social media promotions across platforms.
Filmography
- The Imaginary
- The Internship
- The Gatekeeper
- My New Friend Jim(TBA)
Television
- Raven’s Home
- Home & Family
- Bunk’d
- Surviving Summer
- Kim Possible
Discography
- For Da Summer
- Fall Back
- Like This (featuring Lil Tjay)
- Saucy
- Crushin
- Breakup Song
- P.O.S