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Caila Marsai Martin ( ; born August 14, 2004) is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Diane Johnson on the ABC sitcom (2014–2022). In 2019, Martin had a starring role in the comedy film Little, which she also produced at the age of 14. She holds the Guinness World Record as the youngest Hollywood executive producer for the movie. Time magazine named her on its "Time 100 Next" the year of its release. In 2022, she produced and starred in the sports comedy film, Fantasy Football.

Early life
Martin was born in Plano, Texas to Carol and Joshua Martin. Martin's acting career was launched with a glamour pictorial, in which the photographer gave Martin's parents a discount in exchange for her father's promise that he would submit the photos to talent agencies. The photos were sent out to four agencies and one immediately signed her. At age five, Martin landed her first national commercial for . Her family then moved to in 2013, so she could pursue an acting career.

Career
2014–2015: Career beginnings
In 2014, Martin was cast as Diane Johnson, the daughter of Andre () and Rainbow Johnson (Tracee Ellis Ross) on the ABC sitcom , created by . For her breakthrough role, Martin has received numerous awards and nominations, including three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and a Young Artist Award. She has received six NAACP Image Awards nominations and two Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

2016–2019: Breakthrough with An American Girl Story and Little
In 2016, Martin made her film debut, playing a leading role in the Amazon Studios original film , set in Detroit during the Civil Rights Movement. That same year, she did a voice role for the movie Nina, which tells the life story of American artist and activist Nina Simone. In 2019, Martin starred in her first studio feature film, the comedy Little, for Universal Pictures. At the age of 13, she became executive producer of the film, making her the youngest person to ever produce a movie, as well as the youngest African-American producer.

In February 2019, Genius Productions, Martin's company, signed a first-look production deal with Universal. Martin's first film as part of the deal is StepMonster, a comedy about a teenage girl who is adjusting to life with a new stepmother. She is the youngest person to get a first-look deal at Universal, and the youngest person to get a deal at any studio. In May 2019, it was announced Martin would be producing and starring in the film adaptation of Amari and the Night Brothers for Universal Pictures. In December 2019, it was announced that Martin would be producing the comedy film Queen.

2020–present: PAW Patrol: The Movie and The Masked Singer
She voiced the character Liberty in the 2021 film and the 2023 sequel film . In April 2022, it was announced that Martin would star alongside and in the comedy film Fantasy Football. In 2023, she produced Saturdays, a coming-of-age comedy television series for Disney Channel. The show was canceled after one season. In 2024, Martin competed in season twelve of The Masked Singer as "Woodpecker" where (who portrayed "Miss Cleocatra" back in season eleven) served as her Mask Ambassador. She was eliminated in the Group A finals alongside as "Ship".

Personal life
Martin is currently in a relationship with driver .

Filmography
Film
2016NinaYoung Girl on Tape
Melody EllisonDirect-to-video
2017Fun Mom DinnerHannah
Lemonade MafiaKira AndersonShort film
2019LittleYoung Jordan SandersAlso executive producer
2021Prudence "Pru" Granger (voice)
Liberty (voice)
2022Fantasy FootballCallie ColemanAlso producer
2023Liberty (voice)
Good Burger 2Friendly Customer
2025G20Serena Sutton

Television
2014–2022Diane JohnsonMain role
2015–2016Goldie & BearJill (voice)4 episodes
2016The Mr. Peabody & Sherman ShowAnissa (voice)2 episodes
2016–2019Elena of AvalorCaterina (voice)
2018Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtAishaEpisode: "Kimmy and the Beest"
2019Diane JohnsonEpisode: "Becoming Bow"
A Black Lady Sketch ShowRenieceEpisode: "Born at Night, But Not Last Night"
2019–2020Frankie Bolt (voice)2 episodes
2019–2022Aggro (voice)Main role
2022Wild 'n OutHerself1 episode
Iyanna (voice)Episode: "Get In"
The Hair TalesHerself
2023Saturdays Executive producer
2024Grey (voice)Main role
Yesi Scala (voice)
The Masked SingerHerself/WoodpeckerSeason 12 contestant

Awards and nominations
2019
Phenom Award – Entertainment
NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Mini-series)
Black Reel AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series
YoungStars Award
2019 MTV Movie & TV AwardsBest Comedic PerformanceLittle
Teen Choice AwardsChoice Movie Actress – Comedy
2020NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Mini-series)
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion PictureLittle
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in Motion Picture

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