Dani was born in Florida and began modeling and commercial work at 4 years old. Her siblings are in the entertainment business, as well. She has 2 sisters, Bella Thorne and Kaili Thorne, and one brother, Remy Thorne. Dani sponsors a friend, Kathrine, in Kibwezi, Kenya and is involved with the Nomad Organazation, which helps underprivileged children obtain their dream of an education. She enjoys traveling and loves her many animals, including a wolf hybrid named Voodoo.