Marvel star Chloe Bennet has stepped away from the superhero realm and into the glow of a feel-good holiday romance with Disney’s newest festive release, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie. The film introduces a heart-warming storyline as the Jonas Brothers embark on a frantic dash from London to New York, hoping to make it home just in time for Christmas celebrations. According to People (source), the studio describes the film as a “musical, nostalgic Christmas adventure” with plenty of surprises for fans.

The star-studded cast features Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Riverdale actor KJ Apa, and 33-year-old Bennet, who brings warmth and depth to her role as Lucy, the childhood friend of Joe Jonas. Their unexpected reunion becomes one of the emotional anchors of the film. As the pair reconnect during their journey, they rediscover their bond and explore the possibility that their lives—though lived worlds apart—may still align. Early reactions have praised their chemistry, with Variety noting (source) that Bennet delivers “a grounded, charming performance that elevates the film’s emotional core.”

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What Is Chloe Bennet’s Real Name?

Born in Chicago to a Chinese father, Bennet Wang, and an American mother, Stephanie Crane, Bennet grew up in a culturally blended household. As reported by the Mirror (source), she spent time in both the United States and China, experiences that would later shape her public identity and career path.

Her birth name is Chloe Wang, a name she used during the early stages of her performing career. However, Bennet has openly shared why she eventually adopted her current stage surname. In a 2017 Instagram post, she responded to a follower who questioned the change, writing:

“Changing my last name doesn’t change the fact that my blood is half-Chinese, that I lived in China, speak Mandarin, or that I was culturally raised both American and Chinese” (Instagram, via The Hollywood Reporter).

She later added that the decision was tied directly to industry discrimination:

“Hollywood is racist and wouldn’t cast me with a last name that made them uncomfortable. I’m doing everything I can with the platform I have so no one has to change their name again just to get work.”

Before rising to fame, Bennet moved to Beijing at age 15 to pursue a music career. Her perspective on Hollywood’s bias was echoed again in a 2016 interview with The Daily Beast (source), where she revealed:

“The first audition I went on after I changed my name, I got booked.”

Her breakthrough role soon followed as Daisy Johnson/Quake in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., where she became a fan favourite and a prominent Asian-American figure in mainstream superhero media.

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Who Is Chloe Bennet Dating?

At present, Bennet appears to be single, though her romantic life has often drawn attention due to her connections with other high-profile celebrities.

In mid-2024, she was spotted enjoying an intimate dinner with Welsh actor Taron Egerton, best known for Rocketman and the Kingsman franchise. The pair were photographed together again months later at the November 2024 premiere of Hulu’s Interior Chinatown, in which Bennet starred. As reported by Just Jared (source), Egerton attended the event “to show support,” sparking further speculation about their relationship.

By December, photos circulated of the two sharing a kiss, appearing to confirm their romance. However, neither actor publicly addressed the relationship, and as of October 2025, both seem to be single. Entertainment outlets such as Entertainment Tonight (source) have noted that their connection “appears to have fizzled quietly,” with both stars now focusing on their careers.

Before being linked to Egerton, Bennet was in previous relationships with YouTuber Logan Paul and actor Austin Nichols, known for his role in One Tree Hill. Her relationship with Nichols reportedly lasted several years, and the pair frequently appeared together at industry events (People, source).