Kelly Hyman
Kelly Hyman | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 20, 1969 |
| Occupations | Lawyer, Actress, Model |
| Known for | President of the Federal Bar Association of Palm Beach County, Florida |
Kelly Hyman (born July 20, 1969) is an Australian-American attorney based in Florida.[1] She has served as president of the Federal Bar Association’s Palm Beach County chapter. Earlier in her career, she worked as an actress and model, appearing in television and film roles during the 1980s and 1990s.
Her television appearances included a role as Loretta on The Young and the Restless. She also appeared in the film Getting There and co-starred with Adam West in Doin' Time on Planet Earth.
Early life and education
Hyman was born in Miami Beach, Florida, and was raised by a single mother.[2] In 2003, she graduated with honors from the University of Florida Law School, obtaining her Juris Doctor degree.[3]
Career
Hyman began her career as a child actor in the 1980s.[4] She received a nomination for a Youth in Film Award, alongside other nominees including Shalane McCall.[5] During her acting career, she appeared in television series including The Young and the Restless and Three's Company.[6] She performed in off-Broadway productions in New York City. In film, she starred as Donna in Doin' Time on Planet Earth with Adam West. As a voice actress, she lent her voice to various commercials, including the Kit Kat "Give me a break" advertisement.[7]
After her acting career, Hyman pursued a career in law.[8][9] She later served as president of the Federal Bar Association’s Palm Beach Chapter and was a board member of Dress for Success Palm Beach.
Hyman has participated in political activities, including volunteering during presidential campaigns and serving as a poll watcher.[2] She has appeared in media as a legal analyst.[10] In 2019, she founded The Hyman Law Firm, P.A.
In 2023, she launched Once Upon a Crime in Hollywood, a true crime podcast covering a range of crime cases.[11]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 8th Youth in Film Awards | Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress in a Daytime Series | The Young and the Restless | Nominated |
References
- ^ Peck, Molly. "Making moves: from Hollywood to the courtroom". harpersbazaar.com.au. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ a b "From Getting McDonald's with Brad Pitt to Fox News Commentator: How Child Actor Kelly Hyman Entered Politics". People.
- ^ Staff, SFBW (3 March 2022). "The Good Fight". S. Florida Business & Wealth.
- ^ Staff, OK! (25 August 2023). "Do You Know Kelly Hyman? One Woman's Remarkable Journey From Child Actor to Trial Attorney and Political TV Strategist". OK Magazine.
- ^ "From A Child Artist On TV To Pursuing A Law Career, Kelly Hyman From Miami Has Now Made A Mark In US Politics". Ocean Drive.
- ^ Lekic, Raquel (2 January 2025). "Kelly Hyman Talks Acting, Law, and Her Powerful True Crime Podcast". Woman's World.
- ^ "Filmography for Kelly Hyman". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on December 22, 2014.
- ^ Gomez, Kaitlyn (10 October 2025). "From Courtroom to Camera: How Legal Voices Like Kelly Hyman Are Shaping the True-Crime Boom". The Village Voice. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ "Actress to Attorney - The Challenging Road to Success by Kelly Hyman". Reader's Digest. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ Schwartz, Hannah (5 December 2025). "Kelly Hyman: actress, commentator, crime storyteller | The Jerusalem Post". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (14 March 2023). "New Podcast From Kelly Hyman Will Revisit Ronni Chasen's Murder". Deadline.