Genevieve Hannelius Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Boyfriend, Business

Genevieve Hannelius, known professionally as G Hannelius, is an American actress, singer, voice artist, and entrepreneur who rose to fame through her roles in Disney Channel series, notably Dog with a Blog.

She has also pursued music, YouTube content creation, and entrepreneurial ventures, including a nail polish brand and a nail-wrap app.

Profile

• Full Name: Genevieve Knight Hannelius
• Stage Name: G Hannelius
• Born: December 22, 1998
• Age: 26 years old
• Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American Actress, Singer, Voice Artist, YouTuber, and Entrepreneur
• Height: 5 feet 5½
• Parents: Paul Hannelius (father), and Kathy Hannelius (mother)
• Siblings: Michelle Knight Hannelius (younger sister)
• Spouse: Not Married
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million

Early Life and Education

Genevieve Knight Hannelius was born on December 22, 1998, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Paul Hannelius, a businessman of Swedish descent, and Kathy Hannelius, a housewife of French-Canadian, Irish, and English descent.

At age three, she moved with her family to Yarmouth, Maine, where she spent her early childhood. Her passion for performing emerged early, and she began acting in local theater productions, starring as Madeline in Madeline’s Rescue and Jenny in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing at the Children’s Theater of Maine and Maine State Music Theater by age eight.

In 2008, her family relocated to Los Angeles during the Writers Guild of America strike to support her acting ambitions, despite challenging industry conditions.

Genevieve attended the Young Actors’ Studio in Los Angeles for singing and acting classes and graduated from Sierra Canyon High School in May 2017. She later enrolled at Sarah Lawrence College, completing her degree in 2021, balancing her education with her entertainment career.

Career

Genevieve’s career began with a commercial for the Aquarium of the Pacific in 2008, leading to her television debut in 2009 as Courtney Patterson in the ABC sitcom Surviving Suburbia alongside Bob Saget.

That year, she landed guest roles in Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana (as Tiffany) and Rita Rocks (as Brianna Boone), and a recurring role as Dakota Condor in Sonny with a Chance (2009–2010). From 2009 to 2010, she starred as Amy Little in Leo Little’s Big Show.

In 2010, she played Emily Pearson in the Disney Channel movie Den Brother and voiced Janie in The Search for Santa Paws. She had a recurring role as Jo Keener in Good Luck Charlie (2010–2011) and voiced Rosebud in the Air Buddies series (Spooky Buddies, Treasure Buddies, Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups, Super Buddies, 2011–2013).

Her breakout role came in 2012 as Avery Jennings in Disney’s Dog with a Blog (2012–2015), a sitcom that averaged 4.5 million viewers per episode and earned three Emmy nominations.

She guest-starred as Mad Mack in Jessie (2014) and voiced Lady Joy in Sofia the First (2014). In 2016, she played Missy Waller in the Roots miniseries reboot, and in 2017, she starred as Christa Carlyle in Netflix’s American Vandal, showcasing her versatility in a mockumentary crime series.

Recent projects include the horror film Day 13 (2020), the interactive series Timeline (2019), the Netflix film Along for the Ride (2022), and the comedy Sid Is Dead (2023).

As a singer, she released singles like “Staying Up All Night” (2011), “Friends Do” (2014, performed on Dog with a Blog), “Two In a Billion,” “Moonlight,” “Sun In My Hand,” “Lighthouse,” “Paper Cut,” “4:45,” and “Stay Away.”

She launched the nail-wrap app Make Me Nails in 2014 and the cruelty-free vegan nail polish brand G Polish in 2019. Her YouTube channel, GbyGNailArt, started in 2011, focuses on nail art tutorials and personal vlogs, enhancing her online presence.

Awards and Nominations

• Young Artist Award (2012): • Won for Best Performance in a DVD Film – Young Ensemble Cast for Spooky Buddies (as Rosebud).
• Emmy Awards (2014–2016): • Dog with a Blog nominated for Outstanding Children’s Program (three consecutive years, no individual nomination for Hannelius).
• Kids’ Choice Awards (2015–2016): • Dog with a Blog nominated for Favorite TV Show (no individual nomination).

Note: Claims of additional awards are unverified in primary sources.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ghannelius
• Twitter Handle: @G_Hannelius
• YouTube: GbyGNailArt
• Facebook: GHannelius

Personal Life

Genevieve is single. She dated social media star Jack Chiate from 2015 to 2017, confirmed via Instagram posts, and was in a relationship with musician Barrett from June 2018 until their split (date unspecified). She previously dated actor Bradley Steven Perry, though details are sparse.

A passionate animal lover, she owns a dog named Presley (formerly Shumai), a cat named Sammy, and a hamster named Minnie, often featured on her social media.

She enjoys painting, drawing, piano, horseback riding, fencing, ballet, juggling, and acrobatics. Genevieve is a dedicated supporter of A Window Between Worlds, a nonprofit fighting domestic violence through art, hosting their Art in the Afternoon fundraiser since 2013.

She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 2021, reflecting her commitment to education. No major controversies are associated with her, and fans on X praise her creativity and down-to-earth personality, particularly her nail art content.

Filmography

• Black & Blue (2009) – Zoe
• The Search for Santa Paws (2010) – Janie (voice)
• Den Brother (2010) – Emily Pearson (Disney Channel Original Movie)
• Spooky Buddies (2011) – Rosebud (voice)
• Treasure Buddies (2012) – Rosebud (voice)
• Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012) – Charity (voice)
• Super Buddies (2013) – Rosebud (voice)
• Roots (2016) – Missy Waller (miniseries)
• American Vandal (2017) – Christa Carlyle
• Timeline (2019) – Kate (interactive series)
• Day 13 (2020) – Heather
• Along for the Ride (2022) – Supporting role
• Sid Is Dead (2023) – Supporting role

TV Shows (Selected):

• Surviving Suburbia (2009) – Courtney Patterson (13 episodes)
• Rita Rocks (2009) – Brianna Boone (guest role)
• Sonny with a Chance (2009–2010) – Dakota Condor (recurring)
• Leo Little’s Big Show (2009–2010) – Amy Little
• Hannah Montana (2009) – Tiffany (guest role)
• Good Luck Charlie (2010–2011) – Jo Keener (recurring)
• I’m in the Band (2010) – Guest role
• Dog with a Blog (2012–2015) – Avery Jennings (69 episodes)
• Jessie (2014) – Mad Mack (guest role)
• Sofia the First (2014) – Lady Joy (voice)

Discography

• “Staying Up All Night” (2011)
• “Friends Do” (2014, performed on Dog with a Blog)
• “Two In a Billion”
• “Moonlight”
• “Sun In My Hand”
• “Lighthouse”
• “Paper Cut”
• “4:45”
• “Stay Away”

Note: Genevieve has written six of her released songs, showcasing her songwriting talent.

Net Worth

Genevieve Hannelius’s net worth is estimated at $1 million to $2 million. Her wealth comes from her acting roles in Disney Channel series (Dog with a Blog), voice work (Air Buddies series), music releases, YouTube revenue, and entrepreneurial ventures like Make Me Nails (launched in 2014) and G Polish (launched in 2019)