Kyla Drew Simmons Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Awards, Social Media, Love Life, Films

Kyla Drew Simmons, professionally known as Kyla-Drew, is an American actress who gained recognition for her role as Joy Birch in the 2013 thriller film “Prisoners.”

Her performance in this Academy Award-nominated movie showcased her acting abilities and opened doors for subsequent roles in both film and television.

Profile

• Full name: Kyla Drew Simmons
• Date of birth: April 17, 2004
• Age: 21 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
• State of origin: Georgia
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress
• Height: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m)
• Parents: Her mother, K Simmons, is a real estate broker.
• Siblings: Kiyan Drew (younger brother)
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Mixed (African and Latin heritage)
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Kyla Drew Simmons is now 21 years old. She was born on April 17, 2004, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Raised by her single mother, K Simmons, a real estate broker, Kyla-Drew moved to Los Angeles at a young age to pursue an acting career. She has a younger brother named Kiyan Drew.

Kyla-Drew is of mixed ethnicity with African and Latin heritage. She attended the University of Southern California (USC), where she was a sophomore at the age of 17. During her time at USC, she became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.  

Personal Life

Kyla-Drew has kept details about her personal life private. She has not publicly disclosed information regarding her marital status, spouse, children, or any extramarital affairs. She often credits her mother, K. Simmons, as a significant source of support throughout her career.  

Career

Kyla-Drew began her acting career with uncredited roles between 2012 and 2013 before landing her breakout role as Joy Birch in the 2013 film “Prisoners.”

She gained further recognition for her recurring role as Mae Valentine in the Nickelodeon series “Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn.” Her television appearances include guest roles on series such as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “NCIS,” “Castle,” “Jessie,” and “How I Met Your Mother.” In 2018, she appeared in the film “Peppermint.”

In 2021, Kyla-Drew starred as Sasha Dixon in the Netflix comedy “Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!” alongside Jamie Foxx. Beyond acting, she has established herself as a social media influencer with a substantial following on platforms such as Instagram.

Awards and Nominations

• In 2014, Kyla-Drew Simmons was nominated for a Young Artist Award in the category of Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress 10 and Under for her role in “How I Met Your Mother.”  

Net Worth

Kyla-Drew’s net worth is estimated at $1 million. Her earnings primarily stem from her acting roles in film and television, as well as her work as a social media influencer.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kyladrew
• X: @KylaDrewSimmons

Filmography

• Prisoners (2013)
• Peppermint (2018)
• Jessica Darling’s It List (2016)
• Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn (2014–2018)
• Dad, Stop Embarrassing Me! (2021)
• Grey’s Anatomy (Guest role)
• NCIS (Guest role)
• Castle (Guest role)
• Jessie (Guest role)
• How I Met Your Mother (Guest role)