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Benoist married her former ''Glee'' co-star [[Blake Jenner]] in 2015.<ref name="eonlinemarriage">{{cite web | url=http://www.eonline.com/news/675549/glee-s-melissa-benoist-and-blake-jenner-are-married | title=Glee's Melissa Benoist and Blake Jenner Are Married! | E! News | publisher=Eonline.com | date=July 13, 2015 | accessdate=2017-01-02 | author=Toomey, Alyssa}}</ref> She filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, in late December 2016.<ref name="People2016">{{cite web |url=http://people.com/tv/melissa-benoist-files-for-divorce-blake-jenner-report/ |title=''Supergirl''{{'s}} Melissa Benoist Files for Divorce from Blake Jenner: Report|work=[[People (magazine)|People]] |date=December 29, 2016 | accessdate=2017-01-03|last=Mizoguchi |first=Karen }}</ref> |
Benoist married her former ''Glee'' co-star [[Blake Jenner]] in 2015.<ref name="eonlinemarriage">{{cite web | url=http://www.eonline.com/news/675549/glee-s-melissa-benoist-and-blake-jenner-are-married | title=Glee's Melissa Benoist and Blake Jenner Are Married! | E! News | publisher=Eonline.com | date=July 13, 2015 | accessdate=2017-01-02 | author=Toomey, Alyssa}}</ref> She filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, in late December 2016.<ref name="People2016">{{cite web |url=http://people.com/tv/melissa-benoist-files-for-divorce-blake-jenner-report/ |title=''Supergirl''{{'s}} Melissa Benoist Files for Divorce from Blake Jenner: Report|work=[[People (magazine)|People]] |date=December 29, 2016 | accessdate=2017-01-03|last=Mizoguchi |first=Karen }}</ref> |
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Benoist is currently dating her ''[[Supergirl (TV series)|Supergirl]]'' co-star [[Chris Wood (actor)|Chris Wood]] <ref>http://www.eonline.com/news/839610/supergirl-s-melissa-benoist-and-chris-wood-pack-on-the-pda-in-cancun</ref> |
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Benoist is best friends with actress and co-star [[Chyler Leigh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Supergirl-Apparently-Even-Melissa-Benoist-Doesn-t-Know-Who-Rocket-142847.html|title=Supergirl: Apparently Even Melissa Benoist Doesn't Know Who's In The Rocket|accessdate = March 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/supergirl-season-2-star-chyler-leigh-reveals-why-shes-thankful-melissa-benoist-2451083 |title=‘Supergirl’ Season 2 Star Chyler Leigh Reveals Why She’s Thankful For Melissa Benoist|date= November 25, 2016|accessdate = March 25, 2017}}</ref> |
Benoist is best friends with actress and co-star [[Chyler Leigh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Supergirl-Apparently-Even-Melissa-Benoist-Doesn-t-Know-Who-Rocket-142847.html|title=Supergirl: Apparently Even Melissa Benoist Doesn't Know Who's In The Rocket|accessdate = March 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/supergirl-season-2-star-chyler-leigh-reveals-why-shes-thankful-melissa-benoist-2451083 |title=‘Supergirl’ Season 2 Star Chyler Leigh Reveals Why She’s Thankful For Melissa Benoist|date= November 25, 2016|accessdate = March 25, 2017}}</ref> |
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Melissa Benoist | |
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| Born | Melissa Benoist October 4, 1988 Littleton, Colorado, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
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Melissa Benoist (/bəˈnɔɪst/; born October 4, 1988[1][2]) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her portrayal of the title character in the CBS/CW superhero drama series Supergirl.
She rose to prominence for her portrayal of Marley Rose on the fourth and fifth seasons of the Fox musical comedy-drama television series Glee, and has appeared in a number of television series including Homeland, The Good Wife and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Benoist has also appeared in films such as Danny Collins, The Longest Ride, Patriots Day and the Oscar-winning 2014 film Whiplash.
Early life
Benoist was born in Littleton, Colorado.[1][2] Benoist has two sisters, Jessica and Kristina.[3][4] She graduated from Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colorado in 2007,[5] and from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City in 2011.[6]
Career
Benoist's first film was in singer Mariah Carey's Tennessee in 2008.[7]
In May 2012, she auditioned for Glee in New York at the Roundabout Theatre Company, singing a different song for each of her five auditions including: "Fidelity" by Regina Spektor, "King of Anything" by Sara Bareilles, a Colbie Caillat song, and several musical theater pieces. In July,[8] she had two screen tests in California for series creator/writer, Ryan Murphy, the casting directors, and executive producers.
She and Glee co-star Darren Criss appeared with Josh Duhamel in the opening of the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards.[9] That same year, she was selected as an ambassador for Coca Cola's new product, P10 300 ml Coke Mismo.[10][11] In June 2013, they were flown to Manila, Philippines to endorse the product by visiting different malls and meeting with fans.[12][13]
Benoist played Nicole, Miles Teller's love interest in the 2014 film Whiplash,[14] which won top prizes (Grand Jury and Audience awards) at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.
In June 2014, Benoist joined Nicholas Sparks' film adaption The Longest Ride as Marcia.[15]
She had a role in the 2015 film Danny Collins, starring Al Pacino, Jennifer Garner, and Annette Bening. She played the part of Jamie, a desk clerk at a hotel frequented by one of Jamie's all-time favorite rock stars.[16]
In May 2015, it was announced that Benoist will be playing Lorelai in the film Lowriders, replacing Lily Collins and Nicola Peltz, who were in talks for the role previously.[17]
In August 2015, Benoist landed the leading role in the Screen Gems drama feature film Oxford, with Sam Heughan as her leading man.[18]
In October 2015, the first episode of the superhero adventure series, Supergirl with Benoist in the lead role of Kara Zor-El aired on CBS. The second season of the series moved to The CW.[19]
She appeared as a presenter in the 42nd People's Choice Awards, which aired on January 6, 2016 on CBS[20], and at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards, broadcast January 10, 2016, she presented along with The Flash star Grant Gustin[21]. In June of that year, the Human Rights Campaign released a video in tribute to the victims of the 2016 Orlando gay nightclub shooting; in the video, Benoist and others told the stories of the people killed there.[22][23]
Personal life
Benoist married her former Glee co-star Blake Jenner in 2015.[24] She filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, in late December 2016.[25]
Benoist is best friends with actress and co-star Chyler Leigh.[26][27]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Tennessee | Laurel | |
| 2014 | Whiplash | Nicole | |
| 2015 | Danny Collins | Jamie | |
| 2015 | The Longest Ride | Marcia | |
| 2015 | Band of Robbers | Becky Thatcher | |
| 2016 | Lowriders | Lorelai | |
| 2016 | Patriots Day | Katherine Russell | |
| 2017 | Billy Boy | Jennifer | |
| 2017 | Sun Dogs | Tally Petersen |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Jessalyn Kerr | Episode: "Delicate" |
| 2010 | Blue Bloods | Renee | Episode: "Privilege" |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Ava | Episode: "Wet" |
| 2010 | The Good Wife | Molly | Episode: "Nine Hours" |
| 2011 | Homeland | Stacy Moore | Episodes: "Grace", "Clean Skin" |
| 2012–2014 | Glee | Marley Rose | Recurring role: season 4; main role: season 5 (35 episodes) |
| 2013 | MasterChef | Herself | Episode #4.10 |
| 2015–present | Supergirl | Kara Danvers/Supergirl | Lead role |
| 2016–2017 | The Flash | Kara Danvers/Supergirl | Episodes: "Invasion!", "Duet" |
| 2016 | Arrow | Kara Danvers/Supergirl | Episode: "Invasion!" |
| 2016 | DC's Legends of Tomorrow | Kara Danvers/Supergirl | Episode: "Invasion!" |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Sound of Music | Brigitta von Trapp | Country Dinner Playhouse |
| 2003 | The Sound of Music | Liesl von Trapp | Littleton Town Hall Arts Center |
| 2006 | Bye Bye Birdie | Kim McAfee | Littleton Town Hall Arts Center |
| 2006 | A Month in the Country | Vera Aleksandrovna | Littleton Town Hall Arts Center |
| 2006 | A Chorus Line | Bebe Benzenheimer | Littleton Town Hall Arts Center |
| 2007 | Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella | Cinderella | Littleton Town Hall Arts Center |
| 2007 | Footloose | Ariel Moore | Littleton Town Hall Arts Center |
| 2007 | Evita | Perón's Mistress | Country Dinner Playhouse |
| 2009 | Thoroughly Modern Millie | Millie Dilmount | Marymount Manhattan College |
| 2009 | As You Like It | Rosalind | Marymount Manhattan College |
Soundtrack performances
| Year | Song(s) | Soundtrack album |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Born to Hand Jive", "Look at Me I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise)", "You're the One That I Want" | Glee: The Music Presents Glease |
| 2012 | "New York State of Mind", "Holding Out for a Hero", "Some Nights" | Glee: The Music, Season 4, Volume 1 |
| 2012 | "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", "The First Noël" | Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 3 |
| 2017 | "Moon River" | The Flash – Music from the Special Episode: Duet |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Breakout Star | Glee | Nominated | [28] |
| 2016 | Saturn Awards | Breakthrough Performance Award | Supergirl | Won | [29] |
| 2016 | Saturn Awards | Best Actress on a Television Series | Supergirl | Nominated | [30] |
| 2017 | Saturn Awards | Best Actress on a Television Series | Supergirl | Pending | [31] |
References
- ^ a b "Melissa Benoist". TV Guide. Archived from the original on May 4, 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-16.
- ^ a b Rose, Lacey; O'Connell, Michael; Sandberg, Bryn Elise; Stanhope, Kate; Goldberg, Lesley (August 28, 2015). "Next Gen Fall TV: 10 Stars Poised for Breakouts". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 29, 2016. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Moore, John (September 22, 2006). "Can't Miss Kids". Denver Post. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ "Arapahoe High School – Warriors, Always Take Care of One Another". Arapahoe High School. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
- ^ Congratulations, Arapahoe High School grads May 2007
- ^ From MMC to McKinley High: Alumna Melissa Benoist October 2012.
- ^ "Melissa Benoist". Retrieved March 25, 2017.
- ^ "Who Is Melissa Benoist? All About Glee Season 4's Marley". wetpaint.com. November 2012.
- ^ "Darren Criss & Melissa Benoist With Josh Duhamel on Kids Choice Awards 2013 23/03/13". YouTube. March 24, 2013. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
- ^ "The Cast of GLEE for Coke, raindeocampo.com, June 2013.
- ^ Butler, Peppermint (June 10, 2013). "Shaken, Not Stirred: Coke Launch with Glee Stars". Status Magazine online. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
- ^ "‘Glee’ cast members invade 3 malls", rappler.com, June 2013. Accessed 2014-08-19.
- ^ Yang, Tatin (June 9, 2013). "Newest ‘Glee’ stars overwhelmed by Pinoys’ welcome". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ "'Fast & Furious 7' Adds Djimon Hounsou; 'Glee's Melissa Benoist Gets 'Whiplash'; Liana Liberato Joins 'If I Stay'". Deadline Hollywood. September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ Yamato, Jen (June 24, 2014). "'Glee's Melissa Benoist Joins 'The Longest Ride'; 'Sicario' Adds 'Captain America 2's Maximiliano Hernandez; Shane Black Rebooting 'Predator'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ "Melissa Benoist Joins 'Imagine'; Natalie Dormer Cast In 'Posh'; Carter Jenkins Leads 'Skate God'". Deadline Hollywood. July 11, 2013. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (May 21, 2015). "'Supergirl' Star Melissa Benoist Climbs Into 'Lowriders' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (August 27, 2015). "'Supergirl's Melissa Benoist, 'Outlander's Sam Heughan Set For Screen Gems Love Story 'Oxford'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ "CBS Fall 2015 Schedule: 'Supergirl' Opens Monday, 'Life In Pieces' Follows 'Big Bang'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
- ^ "People's Choice Awards 2016 highlights". Retrieved March 25, 2017.
- ^ "Golden Globe Awards 2016 highlights". Retrieved March 25, 2017.
- ^ "49 Celebrities Honor 49 Victims of Orlando Tragedy | Human Rights Campaign". Hrc.org. Retrieved 2016-06-30.
- ^ Rothaus, Steve (June 12, 2016). "Pulse Orlando shooting scene a popular LGBT club where employees, patrons 'like family'". The Miami Herald. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
- ^ Toomey, Alyssa (July 13, 2015). "Glee's Melissa Benoist and Blake Jenner Are Married! | E! News". Eonline.com. Retrieved 2017-01-02.
- ^ Mizoguchi, Karen (December 29, 2016). "Supergirl's Melissa Benoist Files for Divorce from Blake Jenner: Report". People. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
- ^ "Supergirl: Apparently Even Melissa Benoist Doesn't Know Who's In The Rocket". Retrieved March 25, 2017.
- ^ "'Supergirl' Season 2 Star Chyler Leigh Reveals Why She's Thankful For Melissa Benoist". November 25, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
- ^ Maglio, Tony (July 1, 2013). "'Glee,' 'Pitch Perfect' Lead Second Wave of Teen Choice Awards Nominations". The Wrap. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ McClendon, Lamarco (May 11, 2016). "'Better Call Saul,' Melissa Benoist, Nichelle Nichols To Be Honored at Saturn Awards". Variety. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ Bryant, Jacob (February 24, 2016). "'Star Wars,' 'Mad Max,' 'Walking Dead' Lead Saturn Awards Nominations". Variety. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (March 2, 2017). "Saturn Awards Nominations 2017: 'Rogue One,' 'Walking Dead' Lead". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
