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Elaine Hendrix            

Actress & Animal Activist; Known "The Parent Trap" and "Dynasty"

Elaine Hendrix has established herself as a versatile actress with a rich cinematic and television history. She is recognized for her performances in various popular films and TV shows such as "Dynasty," "The Parent Trap," "Inspector Gadget 2," and "What the Bleep Do We Know!?" In addition to her acting career, she has also ventured into theatre, starring as Lisa in the Off-Broadway play "It's Just Sex" and reprising the role of Truvy in "Steel Magnolias" at the Bucks County Playhouse.

Beyond her acting pursuits, Hendrix has also delved into producing, directing, and writing, as shown by her involvement in short film "The Cloggers" in 2009. Hendrix also won Best Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival Virtual category for "Spork" in 2010.

Hendrix's endeavors are not confined to the entertainment world. She is also an avid animal rights activist, having adopted a vegan lifestyle in 2006. She founded The Pet Matchmaker in 2012, an organization dedicated to the rescue, foster, and adoption of homeless pets, and serves on the board of Stray Rescue of St. Louis and the US chapter of No to Dog Meat. As the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) and celebrity spokesperson for In Defense of Animals, Hendrix actively participates in animal rights protests and uses her platform to create awareness. Her commitment to humanitarian efforts with organizations like What a Pair, which benefits breast cancer research, and Learning Ally, for which she records textbooks, further highlights her passion for social causes and her ability to powerfully convey her message.

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