Xochitl Gomez is an American actress best known for playing Dawn Schafer in the Netflix comedy-drama series The Baby-Sitters Club, based on Ann M. Martin’s children’s novel series of the same name. For her outstanding performance on the series she was included in Variety magazine’s Power Of Young Hollywood issue. Gomez went on to win Best Supporting Teen Artist at the 2020 Young Artist Awards for her role as Chucky in the film Shadow Wolves. Gomez was cast as America Chavez in the film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness alongside Benedict Cumberbatch in 2020, solidifying her place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Gomez began performing in youth musical theater productions at the age of five, and by the age of 10, she had graduated to commercials and minor television appearances. She gained the most of her early acting experience in short films shot in Los Angeles, where she grew up. Her achievement won her a spot as a feature actress in the Sundance Institute’s Director’s Lab in 2018. She went on to appear as a guest star in Raven’s Home in 2018, You’re the Worst in 2019, and Gentefied in 2020.
Gomez has a vibrant social media presence. She uses her platform as an actor to support causes like the Black Lives Matter movement and the Women’s March. You can find her on Instagram @_xochitl.gomez where she has almost 300 thousand fans and followers. She is also an avid TikToker which has earned her over 633 thousand followers and more than 6 million likes.
