Sky Katz is an American actress, rapper, and singer. She became famous at age 11 after performing her original rap songs on America’s Got Talent. She later acted as Tess in Raven’s Home and Summer in the Netflix show Surviving Summer. Sky is known for her energy, talent, and love of music and acting.
Early Life and Family
Sky Katz was born on December 12, 2004, in Melville, Long Island, New York. She is American and Jewish. Her father, Mike Katz, is a doctor, and her mother, Fran Katz, is a homemaker. She has three older siblings—Madison, Hailey, and Dylan. Inspired by her parents' love for 90s rap, Sky started rapping at age five. She also loved basketball and played on three travel teams before focusing on music and acting.
Career (Music & Acting)
Sky Katz got her big break at age 11 on America’s Got Talent (Season 11), where she wowed the judges with her original raps like “Fresh” and “Haters.” Simon Cowell called her the “coolest 11-year-old in the world.” Though she didn’t win, the performance went viral and kick-started her career in music and acting.
She started a YouTube channel to post her rap covers and original songs, and performed at big events like Knicks games and fashion shows. Her songs “Haters” and “Long Way to Go” were well-received, promoting a message against gun violence.
Sky’s acting career began when she was cast as Tess O’Malley in Disney Channel’s Raven’s Home (2017–2021), where she played a fun, confident rapper. She later played the lead role of Summer Torres in the Netflix series Surviving Summer (2022–2023), which showed off her acting and surfing skills.
TV Shows
- Raven’s Home (2017–2023) – as Tess O'Malley
- Bunk’d (2020, guest role)
- Surviving Summer (2022–2023) – as Summer Torres
Movies
- The Imaginary (2024, voice of Emily)
- One Stupid Thing (upcoming – as Violet)
Music Career
Sky started releasing music in 2017 with her debut single For Da Summer. She worked with artists like Lil Tjay (Like This) and later shifted to a punk-pop style with songs like Breakup Song and P.O.S.. She’s also collaborated with Joel Madden and Nick Anderson.
Popular Songs
- For Da Summer (2017)
- Like This feat. Lil Tjay (2019)
- Breakup Song (2022)
- P.O.S. (2022)
- Who You Are (with Jules LeBlanc)
Personal Life (Sexuality, Boyfriend & Girlfriend)
Sky Katz is openly queer and supports the LGBTQ+ community, but she hasn’t shared specific details about her sexuality.
Sky Katz, known for her roles in Raven’s Home and Surviving Summer, has faced rumors about dating her co-stars. Fans have guessed she may have been in a relationship with Savannah La Rain from Surviving Summer and Isaac Ryan Brown from Raven’s Home. However, Sky has not confirmed any of these relationships, and there is no strong proof. She prefers to keep her personal life private.
Net Worth
As of 2025, Sky Katz’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, earned through acting roles, music releases, and endorsements.
