Elaine Hendrix

An icon to generations, she is beloved for her unforgettable roles in Disney’s “The Parent Trap,” SNL’s “Superstar,” and the cult classic “Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion.” She also dazzled as the legendary Alexis Carrington in The CW’s hit “Dynasty” reboot and frequently collaborates with Denis Leary in projects like FX’s “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll,” Universal’s “Erase,” and FOX’s Super Bowl campaign “Dogs Playing Poker.”

Her work includes fan-favorite TV shows (“Friends,” “Two and a Half Men,” “CSI,” “Criminal Minds,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “Transparent”), acclaimed films (“Adopt a Highway” with Ethan Hawke, SXSW Jury Award winner “Slanted”), and she recently reunited with Lindsay Lohan for a cameo in Disney’s smash hit “Freakier Friday.” On stage, she has starred in “Designing Women,” “Steel Magnolias” and “A Streetcar Named Desire,” is currently co-producing the buzzworthy off-Broadway sensation “Ginger Twinsies,” and will soon headline as Dolly Levi in OFC Creations Theatre Center’s 2026 production of “Hello, Dolly!”

Beyond entertainment, Hendrix is an award-winning activist, educator, and author, known for her lifelong advocacy for animal rights, LGBTQ+ equality, women’s rights and environmental justice. Her cultural imprint runs deep: She embodied fan-favorite villain Alex Wesker in the “Resident Evil” franchise, became four collectible Happy Meal toys as G2 in “Inspector Gadget 2,” and was even immortalized as a clue on “Jeopardy!”

An East Tennessee native, Hendrix currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her six beloved rescue companions: canines Huckleberry, VinnieAmo, Wally and Carly, and felines Lou and Lollie.

Follow Hendrix on ElaineHendrix.com and social media: @elaine4animals.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN: American Fork, Utah
BIRTHDATE: May 12