Elaine Hendrix

Elaine Hendrix is an actress best known for playing Meredith Blake in The Parent Trap. Hendrix spent much of her childhood moving before settling in Atlanta. She attended Northside School of the Arts, where she developed an interest in performing. After high school, she pursued a career in entertainment, initially working as a dancer and model.

Hendrix got her start acting in commercials and music videos before transitioning to television and film. She landed guest roles on Married… with Children and Friends before her breakout role in the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap alongside Lindsay Lohan and Dennis Quaid. Her portrayal of the gold-digging Meredith Blake made her a fan favorite.

The actress has also starred in films such as Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997) and Superstar (1999). From 2019 to 2022, she joined the cast of The CW’s Dynasty as Alexis Carrington. In 2024, she was featured in the drama A New York Story, and the following year, she played Harmony in the dramedy Slanted.

In 2025, Hendrix was announced as a cast member on season 34 of Dancing With the Stars alongside dance partner Alan Bersten.