Who Is Shelley Hennig? – Daytime Emmy Award nominee Shelley Hennig is a famous American film and television actress. The Hollywood star has appeared in several projects throughout her acting career which makes her one of the best actresses. Besides acting work, she is also a model and has won titles Miss Louisiana Teen USA 2004 and Miss Teen USA 2004. On the personal front, Hennig loves to share updates about her future projects on her Instagram handle. Let’s know more details about her in this article.
Early Life & Education – Shelley Catherine Hennig was born on January 2, 1987, in Metairie, Louisiana, United States. She is the daughter of Cathy Distefano Gosset and Glenn H. Hennig, Sr. She grew up with her two older brothers. One of her elder brothers was killed in a drunk-driven incident.
She attended Destrehan High School where she became interested in dancing which led her to participate in several competitions. Hennig won a beauty contest and then got a one-year modeling contract with Trump Modeling Management. Additionally, she received a scholarship to study at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.
Career – At the age of 17, she marked her debut appearance after landing a guest role as Crane Maid in the American TV series Passions. In 2007, she got a regular role in the Peacock’s soap opera Days of Our Lives. She appeared as Stephanie Johnson in 470 episodes. This role gave her widespread recognition. Her next role was in Andrew Miller’s supernatural fantasy teen drama The Secret Circle. She played the role of Diana Meade alongside Britt Robertson, Thomas Dekker, Phoebe Tonkin, and Louis Hunter. The series was canceled after season one because of the poor ratings.
She then starred as Isabelle in Friend Me, an unaired TV series based on the real-life deal-of-the-day website coupon service company Groupon, and Jackie Nevada in the crime drama Justified. Her next appearance was in the MTV series Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous where she featured as Christy Ackerman. The series was canceled after season one.
Hennig was cast to play the role of Malia Tate in the third season of the MTV series Teen Wolf. Later, she was promoted to play the main role in the following season of the series. For her performance in the series, she won Choice Summer TV Star: Female at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards.
After making a couple of TV appearances, she moved towards film work as well and made her debut in the Blumhouse horror film Ouija where she was cast as Debbie Galardi along with Olivia Cooke, Ana Coto, and Daren Kagasoff. Following that, she appeared in another Blumhouse film Unfriended as Blaire Lily. The film featured her in the main role alongside Moses Storm, Renee Olstead, Will Peltz, Jacob Wysocki, and Courtney Halverson.
Hennig then was seen playing supporting roles in the films About Scout, Summer of 8, Roman J. Israel, Esq, When We First Met, The After Party, Gatlopp, and Teen Wolf: The Movie. Her television role includes Friends with Better Lives, Dollface, Mythic Quest, The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window, and Obliterated.
Shelley Hennig Height Weight Body Stats Biography Facts
Shelley Hennig Personal Details
- Birth Name : Shelley Catherine Hennig
- Nick Name : Shelley
- Birthday : January 2, 1987
- Age : 36
- Birthplace : Metairie, Louisiana, United States
- Nationality : American
- Religion : Not Known
- Build : Slim
- Occupation : Actress, Model
- Ethnicity : White
- Zodiac Sign : Capricorn
- Sexuality : Straight
- Eye Color : Dark Brown
- Hair Color : Dark Brown
Shelley Hennig Family
- Father : Glenn H. Hennig Sr.
- Mother : Cathy Distefano Gosse
- Siblings : Glenn H. Hennig Jr. (Older Brother), Brad Joseph Hennig (Older Brother) (Died in 2001 in a drunk driving accident)
- Spouse : Unmarried
- Children : None
Shelley Hennig Measurements
- Height in Meter : 1.73 m (173 cm)
- Height in Feet : 5 Feet 8 Inches
- Weight in Kg : 57 kg
- Weight in lbs : 126 lbs
- Body Measurement : 33-26-35 Inches
- Bra Size : 32B
- Shoe Size : 7.5 (US) or 5 (UK) or 38 (EU)
- Dress Size : 4 (US) or 8 (UK) or 34 (EU)
Shelley Hennig Dating History
At the time of writing, Shelley Hennig is believed to be single. She is currently not linked to any romantic relationship. The actress probably just wants to focus on her acting career. But, nothing still can’t be confirmed. If the actress ever publicly speaks about her dating life and confirms her relationship status, we will update the same.
She was in a relationship with Jay Kenneth Johnson (2007-2012) in the past. Hennig was rumored to be dating actors Thomas Dekker (2012) and Ben Mckenzie (2013).
Shelley Hennig Distinctive Features
- Almond-shaped deep set eyes
- Symmetrical facial features
- Tall with long legs
Shelley Hennig Facts
- While growing up, she became interested in dancing and joined a dance academy named Dance Unlimited.
- In November 2003, Hennig won the title of Miss Louisiana 2004. She was sixteen years old at that time.
- She was featured in a music video Gentle on My Mind by the Band Perry.
- In 2016, she appeared in a commercial for Clean & Clear face wash.
- She not only acts but also enjoys writing. She wrote a couple of poems, and two of them got published in the Young Authors Book of Poetry.
- She became the first winner to hold the title of Miss Teen USA from her state Louisiana.
- Her favorite movies are Closer (2004) and Love Story (1970).
- In 2001, Her brother died in a drunk-driving crash after that she started working as an anti-drug activist.
- Watch Shelley Hennig’s Obliterated exclusive on Netflix.
- Her Instagram bio reads “Made in Louisiana shipped to New York bought by California🦞🗽🎬”
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