Everything You Wanted to Know About Musical Artist and Wonka Star Calah Lane
15-year-old actress and singer made a big splash starring opposite Timothée Chalamet in Wonka last year. After showcasing her vocal talents opposite him on the movie's viral song, "For a Moment," she's ready to share even more of that powerful voice with the world.
This summer, Calah released her debut single, "Otherside," an upbeat and relatable pop anthem about hope and resilience. It's been stuck in our heads ever since, and it feels like the perfect tease to whatever's next for the budding star. Big things are on the way for Calah, and below, she told us all about herself as our Woman Crush Wednesday.
(Image courtesy of Calah Lane)
Name: Calah Lane
Hometown: Irving, Texas
Birthday: April 20
1. Calah considers her mom to be her favorite superhero/
"She has supported me so much and she is always there for me whenever I need someone to talk to. I love her!"
-Calah Lane
2. She has a few rituals for getting out of a funk.
"The top three things I do to pick myself up are pray—a lot—talk with someone I trust and eat a bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream."
-Calah Lane
3. The scariest thing she's ever done was jumping into eight feet of water during training for a scene in one of her films.
"I wasn't the best swimmer at that time. There were lifeguards in the pool, but I had never done it before, and I was so so so scared to do it."
-Calah Lane
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4. She's constantly listening to music on her phone.
"You can always find me with headphones on."
-Calah Lane
5. She a bit of a hybrid early bird and night owl.
"Some days I like to stay up late, and others I like to be the first one up!"
-Calah Lane
6. Not everyone knows this, but she's obsessed with listening to Christmas music.
"I listen all through the year. It just makes me feel good."
-Calah Lane
7. Her weirdest talent is probably the fact that she can put both legs behind her head.
"Not a lot of people know 'cause it's kind of uncomfortable to show anyone. Haha! It's a pretty awkward pose."
-Calah Lane
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8. She loves watching a number of different online personalities.
"One of my faves is Gina B. She's really good at helping with self-esteem and has great tips on being yourself."
-Calah Lane
9. Unlike many people, she loves a chilly winter day.
"Winter is my favorite weather because of the holidays. It's my favorite time of the year."
-Calah Lane
10. Her go-to order at Starbucks is a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with Caramel Drizzle.
"I can definitely have one of those right now! Haha!"
-Calah Lane
11. Above everything else, Calah is a kindhearted and caring person.
"I'd love for people to know that I'm a very loyal person that loves to laugh and have fun!"
-Calah Lane
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