China Anne McClain was born on August 25, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia. She has two older sisters, Sierra and Lauryn McClain. All three sisters began taking dance and acting classes from a young age and have pursued careers in the performing arts, a passion influenced by their artistic family background. Their father, Michael McClain, is a music producer, while their mother, Shontell McClain, is a songwriter.
China McClain’s career began in 2005 when a music executive noticed her talent and recommended her for a role in the film The Gospel. She was cast as Alexis, marking her film debut. In 2006, she appeared in Tyler Perry’s film Madea’s Family Reunion as the character Tamara. Her performance caught the attention of Tyler Perry himself, who later cast her in the television series Tyler Perry's House of Payne, where she portrayed Jazmine Payne from 2007 to 2012.
During this period, McClain also gained additional exposure through roles in various films and television shows. These included A Dennis the Menace Christmas (2007), Daddy’s Little Girls (2007), and guest appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2008) and Hannah Montana (2009). She also appeared in the short film Six Blocks Wide and voiced the character Janet in the animated special Jack and Janet Save the Planet.
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
