What We Know About Kenzie Annis From ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8
What To Know
- Kenzie Annis is one of the original cast members on Love Island USA Season 8.
- The 24-year-old is from Georgia.
- Before the premiere, Kenzie faced controversy online.
Mackenzie “Kenzie” Annis has already caught Love Island USA fans’ attention before she’s set to appear in Season 8.
One of 12 original cast members, Kenzie has her sights set on love in Fiji this summer. “I really do feel like I’m this big lovergirl inside,” she said in a pre-premiere interview. “My parents are still in love, and it’s beautiful how their marriage has grown. It’s been 30 years. I want that kind of love. I was in love once, but I’ve been single now for a year and a half. I’m so starving for some boys.”
Kenzie has already faced some backlash before entering the villa, so we’ve already done a deep dive into her background. Get all the facts on the new Islander below.
How old is Kenzie Annis?
Days after graduating, 24-year-old Kenzie will make her reality TV debut.
Where is Kenzie Annis from?
Kenzie hails from Powder Springs, Georgia, which is near where she went to school in Kennesaw.
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What does Kenzie Annis do for a living?
Kenzie, who doubles as a nanny, earned her nursing degree from Kennesaw State University in May 2026. “All glory to God I GRADUATED NURSING SCHOOL!” she wrote on Instagram. “Thank you KSU for some of the hardest, but best years of my life! I am happy to announce, I am now adding BSN to my name!”
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In her Love Island USA interview, she added, “I used to be a competitive dancer, so every morning I wake up [and] do my split. It gets rid of so much stress if you just express that groin and lay, you will feel amazing.”
Per Kenzie’s Instagram, she used to dance with CK DanceWorks Inc. At the National Finals in 2017, she placed 17th in the Top Intermediate Solo 15-19 category.
What is the controversy surrounding Kenzie Annis?
Ahead of the show’s premiere, old photos circulated of Kenzie seemingly wearing Make America Great Again merchandise, which sparked backlash online. Speaking with TMZ, her father denied that his daughter and their family were supporters of President Trump.
Her brother, Alden, said the same thing in a now-viral TikTok video. “Me and my family are very against the Trump administration,” he said. “We have never voted for Donald Trump. It’s really just been weighing down on me, the things I have seen people online saying about my sister just from short… two pictures, three pictures or something. Today, she is not… She’s an amazing woman. She’s a huge role model to me. So, it’s just really hard to hear these false accusations.”
Love Island USA, Season 8 Premiere, June 2, Peacock
