In the sequel, Holt played a slow-witted blonde with an out-of-control libido. She then landed a recurring role on the drama Pretty Little Liars, about four girls who ran the risk of having their secrets revealed by a mysterious figure who sends them cryptic notes. In 2011, Holt joined the cast of The CW’s supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries, about teenage girl who is torn between two vampire brothers. Holt’s character, Rebekah, instantly became a fan favorite. In early 2013, Holt joined the cast of a spin-off series The Originals.