Keala Settle Biography: Movies, TV Shows, Partner, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Songs, Instagram, Nationality

Keala Settle is an American actress and singer renowned for her powerful performances on both stage and screen.

She gained international acclaim for her portrayal of Lettie Lutz, the bearded lady, in the 2017 musical film The Greatest Showman, where her rendition of “This Is Me” became an anthem of self-acceptance and empowerment.

Profile

• Full Name: Keala Joan Settle
• Date of Birth: November 5, 1975
• Age: 49 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of Birth: Laie, Hawaii, USA
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress, Singer
• Parents: Susanne Settle (née MacDonald/Makitanara) and David Settle
• Siblings: Eldest of five children
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Ethnicity: Mixed (Māori from her mother and British from her father)
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Keala Settle was born on November 5, 1975 in Laie, Hawaii, as the eldest of five children to Susanne and David Settle. Her mother, Susanne, is of Māori descent from New Zealand, and her father, David, is British.

Settle was raised in a Mormon household and attended Kahuku High School, graduating in 1993. She furthered her education at Brigham Young University-Hawaii and Southern Utah University.

Personal Life

In 2018, Settle suffered a mini-stroke and was subsequently diagnosed with Moyamoya disease, a rare cerebrovascular disorder. She underwent successful brain surgery and has since advocated for health awareness.

In recent years, Settle relocated to London, embracing her British heritage and incorporating a British accent into her speech, reflecting her evolving identity.

Career

Settle‘s career began on stage, where she made her Broadway debut in 2011 in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert as Shirley. She originated the role of Norma Valverde in Hands on a Hardbody (2013), earning nominations for the Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk Award, and Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Her other notable Broadway credits include roles in Les Misérables and Waitress.

In 2017, Settle‘s portrayal of Lettie Lutz in The Greatest Showman brought her international recognition. The film’s song “This Is Me,” performed by Settle, won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and was nominated for an Academy Award.

Awards

• Golden Globe Award: “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman won Best Original Song in 2018.
• Academy Award Nomination: “This Is Me” was nominated for Best Original Song in 2018.
• Tony Award Nomination: Nominated for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Hands on a Hardbody in 2013.

Net Worth

Keala Settle‘s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, primarily earned through her work in theater, film, and music.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kealasettle
• Twitter: @kealasettle

Filmography

Film:

• The Greatest Showman (2017) as Lettie Lutz
• All My Life (2020) as Viv Lawrence
• Wicked (2024) as Miss Coddle

Television:

• Rent: Live (2019) as Cy / Homeless Person / Vendor / Roger’s Mother
• Big Shot (2021) as Christina Winters
• Central Park (2021–2022) as Young Bitsy (voice)
• Murder in Provence (2022) as Hélène Paulik

Discography

Ep:

• Chapter One (2017)