Claire Jude Demorest (born March 11, 1992) is an American actress and singer who is known for her roles in Dallas and Star.

"[2] 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 producer L.A. Reid.

Demorest started her career in minor parts, as extras and background dancers in multiple shows and films prior to getting a shot in the 2009 short History of Made Up Things.

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) ending in May 2019.