Who is Claire Demorest break out star of Lee Daniels, "Star"

Claire Jude Demorest (born March 11, 1992) is an American actress, singer, songwriter and model who is known for her roles in Dallas, Star, and numerous others.
Demorest was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in a very religious family. She said in an interview “I grew up in church, seven days a week. The service was very music-driven, so the pastor created a performing-arts school down the street. There was drama, dance, and choir rehearsal—it was my training.” Where she credits her musical and dancing background from.


At the age of 16 Demorest moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. After trying everything from backup dancing to singing, she signed with Epic Records under the iconic producer L.A. Reid.

Demorest started her career in minor parts and jobs and extras and background dancers in multiple shows and films prior to getting a shot in 2009 short History of Made Up Things. She had a recurring role on Dallas where her character was killed off. During the summer of 2016, writer, director, and executive producer Lee Daniels held a nationwide search for Fox’s girl-group series, Star (debuting December 14). “It was 10 auditions and Lee was part of every one.” Demorest said.

 




The 24-year-old is best known for her role as Candace in the television series Dallas.  She got her start in the 2009 film, History of Made Up Things.  In 2010, Jude played Andrea in the television series, Jonas. 

 

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