Hayley Erin (born July 13, 1994) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Abby Newman (2008–2010) and Claire Newman (2023–present) on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, and as Kiki Jerome in the ABC soap opera General Hospital (2015–2019) for which she won a Daytime Emmy Award. She starred as Taylor Hotchkiss in the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists (2019).
Early life Hayley Erin was born on July 13, 1994, in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Career Erin began her career in 2004 when she guest starred on an episode of Malcolm in the Middle. She was also seen on the FOX sketch show MADtv in eight sketches—Celebrity Quarters and a fake movie trailer for It's A Small World as Dakota Fanning. Erin has guest starred on The District, Emily's Reasons Why Not, Two and a Half Men, Modern Family, Austin & Ally and NCIS.
In December 2008, it was announced that Erin had been cast to portray a teenaged version of Abby Newman on The Young and the Restless . Erin made her final appearance on April 14, 2010.
In January 2015, it was announced that she had been hired to portray the role of Kiki Jerome on General Hospital.
In 2019, Erin played Taylor Hotchkiss, one of the main characters in the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists. Erin made her feature film debut opposite Sonya Walger in the 2023 horror-thriller film New Life. In September 2023, it was announced Erin would return to The Young and the Restless in the role of Claire Grace.
Personal life Hayley married Irish actor Adam Fergus in 2020, after announcing their relationship in 2019. They have twin daughters, born August 2021. The family was living in South Dublin in 2021.
Filmography + Television and film roles Year Title Role Notes 2003–2005 MADtv Dakota Fanning / Jamie / Nora / Amy 8 episodes 2004 Malcolm in the Middle Buttercup #1 Episode: "Lois' Sister" 2004 The District Maggie Lustig Episode: "Family Values" 2006 Emily's Reasons Why Not Young Emily 3 episodes 2006 The King of Queens Charlotte Episode: "Mama Cast" 2007 Big Love Jennifer Price Episode: "Take Me as I Am" 2008–2010 The Young and the Restless Abby Newman Recurring role, 67 episodes 2008 Two and a Half Men Milly Episode: "Winky-Dink Time" 2009 Big Love Jennifer Episode: "Sacrament" 2009, 2020 Modern Family Brenda Feldman Episodes: "Pilot", "Legacy" 2010 Telepathetic Beth Television film 2010 True Jackson, VP Sienna Episode: "True Magic" 2011 Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures Wendy Episode: "Epic Wingman" 2012 A.N.T. Farm Duncan Episode: "ContestANTs" 2012 The Glades Katie Payne Episode: "Endless Summer" 2012–2013 Melissa & Joey Noelle 4 episodes 2014 Austin & Ally Piper 3 episodes 2014 The Rebels Heather Massella Unsold television pilot (Amazon Prime) 2015–2019General Hospital Kiki Jerome Main role 2016 NCIS Kasey Powers Episode: "Love Boat" 2019 Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists Taylor Hotchkiss Main role 2020 L.A.'s Finest Desiree Roberts Episode: "Beverly Hills Cops" 2023–present The Young and the Restless Claire Newman Series regular 2023 New Life Jessica Murdock Film
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series General Hospital Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series General Hospital
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