{"id":30022,"date":"2025-09-18T17:58:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T17:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/30022\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T17:58:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T17:58:06","slug":"dwts-season-34-who-is-elaine-hendrix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/30022\/","title":{"rendered":"DWTS Season 34: Who is Elaine Hendrix?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Elaine Hendrix<\/a> is dusting off her dancing shoes. The Actress received a 12\/20 in the Season 34 premiere episode<\/a> of Dancing with the Stars<\/a>, impressing the judges with her Cha Cha set to Ke$ha\u2019s female empowerment song Woman. Judges Derek Hough<\/a> and Bruno Tonioli<\/a> applauded Elaine for her technique and gracefulness on the dance floor. Curious to know more about the DWTS star? We have you covered. Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n

Who is Dancing With the Stars Season 34 performer Elaine Hendrix?<\/p>\n

Elaine is an actress<\/a>, activist, and former dancer. In her DWTS intro package, she shared that she began her career as a dancer before pivoting to acting. She worked with the Gary Harrison Dance Company before a car accident put a halt to her dance career. The injuries she sustained from the accident made it difficult for her to continue with her training. In the Season 34 premiere<\/a>, she revealed it\u2019s been approximately 30 years since she\u2019s last stepped foot in a dance studio. Elaine expressed concern about how her body will react to the training, but after watching her opening night performance, it\u2019s clear she still has the dancing gene.<\/p>\n

How old is Elaine Hendrix?<\/p>\n

Elaine is 54 years old. She was born on December 28, 1970 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Her father was serving in the Vietnam war at the time of her birth. <\/p>\n

What is Elaine Hendrix\u2019s relationship status?<\/p>\n

\"ElainePhoto Credit: Eric McCandless\/Disney via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Elaine keeps her personal life private, so we don\u2019t know much about her dating life. She appears to be single and she has never been married.<\/p>\n

Does Elaine Hendrix have kids?<\/p>\n

Elaine does not have children. Instead, she\u2019s dedicated her life to helping animals by founding the organization The Pet Matchmaker, which helps home rescue animals. <\/p>\n

What movies has Elaine Hendrix been in?<\/p>\n

Elaine is best known for her role of Meredith Blake in the 1998 film The Parent Trap, which stars Lindsay Lohan and Dennis Quaid. She\u2019s also appears in cult classics like Romy and Michele\u2019s High School Reunion and Superstar. More recently, she teamed up with Lindsay Lohan again for a cameo in the 2025 movie Freakier Friday. <\/p>\n

Dancing with the Stars<\/a>\u00a0is available to stream on Disney+.<\/p>\n

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