Katie Stevens

Biography

Katie Stevens is a versatile young actress who has quickly established herself as one of Hollywood's most sought-after, vibrant young talents. 

She leads the cast of Freeform's "The Bold Type," which reveals a glimpse into the outrageous lives and loves of those responsible for the fictional global women's magazine, Scarlet. 

The show, which premiered summer 2017 to fantastic reviews, is loosely based on Joanna Coles who serves as chief content officer at Hearst Magazines and previously served as editor-in-chief of Cosmo Magazine.

Katie began performing and singing at age 3. Her passion eventually landed her a spot on the "American Idol" stage. 

In August 2009, she auditioned for "American Idol" in Boston, Massachusetts, and sang "At Last," where all four judges (including guest judge Victoria Beckham) advanced her to Hollywood. 

At the Boston audition, Judge Kara DioGuardi called her one of the most talented 16-year-old singers she had ever seen.

Katie splits her time between Los Angeles and Nashville.

She is fluent in English and Portuguese.

She is of Portuguese descent.

Katie made it to the top 8 of American Idol before she was voted off.

Can speak Spanish.

She sang Etta James' song "At Last" when she auditioned for American Idol.

Katie has one brother, Ryan Stevens.

She performed "Over the Rainbow" during her interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(October 12, 2019) Married her boyfriend of nearly 6 years Paul DiGiovanni just outside of Nashville.

(September 20, 2019) Revealed that she recently discovered a lump on her breast, which she later learned was a benign tumor called a fibroadenoma.

She was named Westbury Outstanding Teen at the 2009 Greater Watertown Scholarship Pageant.

Her grandmother Rita Francisco is diagnosed and battling Alzheimer's disease.

Had worked at Candace Nelson's Sprinkles Cupcakes bakery.