Kaylee Hottle was just 18 years old when a car crash in California claimed her life last month. She played young Jia in the 2021 monster movie Godzilla vs. Kong. The role earned her a quick following. Friends say they still cannot accept it happened. She kept acting after the film, though taking on quieter parts. The crash happened weeks before the news came to light on July 21, 2026. Large news desks ran the story immediately.