Melissa Benoist
Melissa Benoist is an American actress and singer. She rose to fame by playing Marley Rose on the television musical series Glee from 2012 to 2014. She is best known for portraying Supergirl on the television series Supergirl from 2015 to 2021. Benoist has also appeared in films, including 2014's Whiplash, 2015's The Longest Ride, 2016's Patriots Day and 2019's Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. Benoist made her Broadway debut in 2018 starring as Carole King in the musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
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Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood's Relationship Timeline
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'Supergirl' 's Katie McGrath Opens Up About Emotional Series Finale: 'You Want to Get It Right'
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Fans React to Emotional 'Supergirl' Series Finale: 'I'm Crying'
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Melissa Benoist Teases the 'One Request' She Made for 'Supergirl' 's Final Season 6
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Melissa Benoist's Ex Blake Jenner Admits to Being 'Responsible' for 'Abuse' During 'Toxic' Marriage
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Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood Welcome Son Huxley Robert: 'This Little Boy Is Everything'
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Supergirl Is Ending After 6 Seasons as Melissa Benoist Pays Tribute to 'Iconic Character'
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'Super' Mom! Melissa Benoist Is Pregnant, Expecting First Child with Husband Chris Wood
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Chris Wood Supports Wife Melissa Benoist After She Reveals She Is a Domestic Violence Survivor
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'Supergirl' 's Melissa Benoist Reveals She Is a Domestic Violence Survivor in Emotional Video
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'Supergirl' 's Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood Make First Red Carpet Appearance as Newlyweds
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'Supergirl' Costars Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood Are Married: Reports
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Melissa Benoist Is Engaged to Her 'Supergirl' Costar Chris Wood: 'It Will Always Be Yes'
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First Look! 'Supergirl' 's Melissa Benoist Makes Her Broadway Debut as Carole King in 'Beautiful'
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'Supergirl' 's Melissa Benoist to Make Broadway Debut in 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical'