Kaylee Hottle was only eighteen when a car crash in California took her away last month. She played young Jia in the 2021 monster movie Godzilla vs. Kong. The role won her fans almost overnight. Friends say they remain in disbelief. She kept acting after the film, though picking up mostly smaller roles. The crash happened weeks before the news came to light on July 21, 2026. Major outlets ran the story in short order.