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Melissa Benoist is an American Actress and singer, who is often called a supergirl in the Hollywood industry by her fan followings. She doing the role of Kara Danvers/Supergirl since 2015 to present in the American superhero television series “Supergirl”. This character is the same for other American superhero television series “The Flash” (2016 to Present), “Arrow” (2016 to 2020), and also in “Legends of Tomorrow” (2016 to Present) You can call Melissa Benoist a Hollywood film actress cum theatre/tv actress cum singer.
Melissa Benoist was on 4 October 1988 in Houston, Texas, United States. After the divorce of her parents at a young age, she grew up mostly with her mother in the Suburbs of Denver, Colorado, United States. Her parents are Mother Julie Benoist, and father Benoist (A Physician).
Melissa has two sisters, Jessica (A Novelist), and Kristina (An Ecological Scientist). From her father’s remarriage, Melissa also has 5 half-siblings. Melissa graduated in 2007 from Arapahoe High school, Centennial, Colorado 80122, the United States. Melissa completed her Bachelor of arts degree in theatre arts in 2011 from Marymont Manhatten College, New York City, New York, United States.
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She starts her debut in the movie Tennessee (2008) & role as Laurel in this movie. Along with doing movies you can also call Messila a TV & theatre actress. She has worked for many of tv shows/series (details given below) as well as theatres (details given below). She is also a singer and has sung songs for various albums (details given below).
She marriage Blake Jenner (An American Singer & actor), and also Co-star with Melissa’s musical comedy-drama tv series Glee (2012 to 2014).
The marriage date of Melissa with Blake Jenner not confirm but later in December 2016 Melissa filed a divorce case & in December 2017 their divorce was finalized. The reason for the divorce said by Melissa was irreconcilable differences with Blake Jenner.
After that, Melissa Benoist married Chris Wood (An American Actor) in September 2019, and for now Melissa and Chris Wood have a boy child.
Okay now, to get more information about Melissa Benoist you can read the in-short biography details given below.
Melissa Benoist Early Life Biography, Family
| Birth name | Melissa Marie Benoist |
| Nickname | Marley Rose, & also her fans called her “Supergirl” |
| Real Name (Globally Know) | Melissa Benoist |
| Profession | Actress & Singer |
| Birthday/Date of Birth | 4 October 1988 |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas, the United States of America |
| Age in 2021 | 32 Years 9 Months 23 Day – While writing this post on 27 July 2021. |
| Mother Name | Julie Benoist |
| Father Name | Jim Benoist (A Physician) |
| Grandfather Name (paternal) | Not Known |
| Siblings | 2 siblings & 5 half-siblings |
| Sisters Name | Jessica (A Novelist)
Kristina (An Ecological Scientist) The five half-siblings are from her father’s second marriage. |
| Brothers Name | Not Known |
| Ancestry | Her paternal great grandfather was of French descent |
| Mother Tongue | English Language |
| Food Type | Non-Veg |
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Melissa Benoist Education, Qualifications
She has graduated in 2007, and also completed her BA degree in theatre arts in 2011.
| School | Arapahoe High school (A Public school in Centennial, Colorado 80122, United States) – 2201 East Dry Creek Road |
| College/University | In 2011 Bachelor of arts degree (in theatre arts) from Marymont Manhatten College, New York City, New York, United States |
Melissa Benoist Marriage, Husband, Children, etc
| Married Status | Yes, Married |
| Husband Name | Chris Wood |
| Marriage date | September 2019 |
| Children | 1 child, Boy |
| Children Names | Huxley Robert Wood |
| Boyfriends/Affairs | Nick Vorderman (Relationship from 2008 to 2012)
Blake Jenner(An American Singer & actor), her Co-star in tv series Glee, Ex-Husband of Melissa Benoist, (Relationship from 2012 to 2017) Chris Wood (An American Actor), Her Current Husband, (Relationship from 2017 to Present) |
Melissa Benoist Weight, Height, Hair, Eye, etc
| Body Shape | Slim, tall & looks healthy |
| Height in feet (approx) 2021 | 5 Feet 8 Inches |
| Weight in KG (approx) 2021 | Around 56 KG Or In between 54 Kg to 64 Kg (Not confirmed, as because weight can fluctuate per Month) |
| Eyes Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown Light/Medium |
| Face Mark | No |
| Face Shape | Oval |
| Shoe measurement (approx) | 7.5 (US) |
| Dress measurement (approx) | 4 (US) |
| Waist measurement (approx) | 24 Inches, 61 cm. |
Melissa Benoist Home, Residence, Religion, etc
| Citizenship 2021 | American |
| Star sign/Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Residence/Hometown in 2021 | Littleton, Colorado, United States |
| Religion | Not Known |
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Melissa Benoist Favorites
| Hobbies | Acting, Singing, playing musical instruments, Dancing |
| Favorite Films | Not Known |
| Favorite Tv Show | Glee Tv Series (2009) |
| Favorite Books | Not Known |
| Favorite Actress | Not Known |
| Favorite Actors | Michael Fassbender |
| Favorite Food | Spanish food, Peach, Japanese plum. etc |
| Favorite Restaurant | Not Known |
| Favorite Perfume | Not Known |
| Favorite Color | Metallic Brown, and Frostbite |
| Favorite Music | Sufi |
| Favorite Musician | Not Known |
| Favorite Song | Blow Me (One Last Kiss) By Artist – Pink & Writer of this song is – Greg Kurstin, Pink |
| Favorite Destinations | Vienna and Prague |
| Favorite Sports | Hockey, as well as interest in Golf too. |
Melissa Benoist Net Worth, Income
| Income Source | (Acting) Hollywood Actress (TV, Films, Theatre), Singer |
| Net Worth 2021 | $4 Million USD |
Melissa Benoist Social Media, Websites, etc.
| Wikipedia | Wiki Page |
| Facebook Page | |
| Instagram Account | |
| Twitter Account | |
| Not Known |
Melissa Benoist Movies
| Movie Name | Character | Directed By |
| Tennessee (2008) | To be updated soon | To be updated soon |
| Whiplash (2014) | ||
| Band Of Robbers (2015) | ||
| Danny Collins (2015) | ||
| Lowriders (2016) | ||
| Patriots Day (2016) | ||
| Billy Boy (2017) | ||
| Sun Dogs (2017) | ||
| Jay And Silent Bob Reboot (2019) |
Melissa Benoist TV Shows List
| TV Shows Name | Role |
| Blue Bloods (2010) | Renee – In the “Privilege” episode |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2010) | Jessalyn Kerr – in “Delicate” episode |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2010) | Ava – in “Wet” episode |
| The Good wife (2010) | Molly – in “Nine Hours” episode |
| Homeland (2011) | Stacy Moore – in “Grace” and “Clean Skin” episodes |
| Glee (2012 to 2014) | Marley Rose – Season 4 (Recurring Role), and in Season 5 (Main Role) |
| Supergirl (2015 to Present) | Kara Danvers/Supergirl – Lead Role, and 1 episode director “Deus Lex Machina” |
| Arrow (2016 to 2020) | Kara Danvers/Supergirl – Lead Role |
| The Flash (2016 to Present) | Kara Danvers/Supergirl – Lead Role |
| Legends Of Tomorrow (2016 to Present) | Kara Danvers/Supergirl – Lead Role |
| Waco (2018) | Rachel Koresh – A Miniseries (Tv Show) |
| Batwoman (2019) | Kara Danvers/Supergirl – in the “Crisis On Infinite Earth, Part Two” Episode |
| Robot Chicken (2020) | Laura/ Malorie Hayes – Voice Over in “Sundancer Craig in: 30% Of The Way To Crying” episode |
Melissa Benoist Songs/Album
| Album | Songs |
| Glee: The Music Presents Glease | “Born To Hand Jive “Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee (Reprise)” “You Are The One That I Want” – (2012) |
| Glee: The Music, Season 4, Volume 1 | “New York State Of Mind”, “Holding Out For a Hero”, “Some Nights” – (2012) |
| Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 3 | “Have Yourself a Merry Little Chrismas”, “The First Noel” |
Frequently Asked Questions- Melissa Benoist
Who is Melissa Benoist?
Melissa Benoist is an American Film, TV, Theatre actress, and singer. She was born in Houston, Texas, the United States on 4 October 1988. Since she was 3 years old she started dance learning practices. She starts doing work in television shows/series and theatre at an early age. From the American musical-comedy drama TV series “Glee” (2013 to 2014) she started getting fame for her Role as “Marley Rose”. After that another Tv series “Supergirl” (2015 to Present) she widely famous for her acting (Role as Kara Danvers/Supergirl). Her first debut movie is Tennessee (2008), & her role in the movie is Laurel.
Which is Melissa Benoist’s Most famous Movie of all time?
According to Rottentomatoes.com’s review and rating, Whiplash (2014), directed by Damien Chazelle, Melissa’s role as Nicole.
What is the Net Worth of Melissa Benoist in 2021?
As per some internet sources, her net worth for the year 2021 is around $4 Million USD. The main income source of Melissa Benoist is her acting in various Tv series/films, etc.
What is the name of Melissa Benoist’s Father & Mother?
Her Father’s name is Jim Benoist (A Physician) & her Mother’s name is Julie Benoist.
Is Melissa Benoist have any brothers or sisters?
Yes, she has 2 sisters (siblings), whose name is Jessica (A Novelist), and Kristina (An Ecological Scientist). Also, Melissa has 5 half-siblings. Melissa has no brother (Siblings).
Who is Melissa Benoist’s Husband?
She is married to Chris Wood (An American Actor).
What is Melissa Benoist’s Marriage Date?
September 2019
Is Melissa Benoist have any Children?
Yes, 1 Boy.
From which movie did Melissa Benoist debut?
Tennessee (2008), directed by Aaron Woodley & Melissa’s role as Laurel.
Name some of Melissa Benoist’s Famous Movies?
- Tennessee (2008)
- Whiplash (2014)
- Band Of Robbers (2015)
- Danny Collins (2015)
- Lowriders (2016)
- Patriots Day (2016)
- Billy Boy (2017)
- Sun Dogs (2017)
- Jay And Silent Bob Reboot (2019)
Melissa Benoist Upcoming movie Name?
Not Confirm Yet – – It will be updated as soon as possible.
