Melissa Benoist
| Born | October 4, 1988 |
| Hometown | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Net worth | $4 million |
| Height | 5'8" (1.73m) |
| Spouse | Chris Wood, Blake Jenner |
| Parents | Jim Benoist, Julie Benoist |
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- Carla Gugino takes us behind the scenes of some of her most famous roles, including working with Melissa Benoist in Girls on the Bus, her performances in The Fall of the House of Usher, Spy Kids, and more.
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‘Supergirl’ Star Melissa Benoist Reveals What She’s Most Excited for Milly Alcock to Experience
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‘Girls on the Bus’ Team Talks Star Melissa Benoist’s ‘Devoted Fan Base’ and Inspiring Young People to Vote
Melissa Benoist is set to fly high on her newest show “The Girls on the Bus.” The “Supergirl” alum stars in the Max series as a political journalist who hits the campaign trail alongside three other female reporters. In a rowdy presidential campaign year with a tumultuous climate, the actor feels that the streamer will …
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‘The Girls On The Bus’ Team Amy Chozick and Julie Plec On Creating Female Agency And The Complexity Of Mapping Out A Fun, Balanced Political Landscape
Max’s political dramedy The Girls on the Bus is less about the commonly depicted cutthroat world of politics and more about the unique friendships that can be cultivated in such a high-pressure environment along the way. The series, based on journalist Amy Chozick’s 2018 memoir Chasing Hillary, follows four female journalists — played by Melissa …
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ElectionLine Podcast Hits The Campaign Trail With Melissa Benoist & ‘Girls On The Bus’ EP Amy Chozick, TikTok Ban Bill, & The Long Road To November
Editor’s note: Running until the final general election results come in, the Deadline ElectionLine podcast spotlights the 2024 campaign and the blurred lines between politics and entertainment in modern America. Hosted by Washington bureau chief Ted Johnson and senior editor Dominic Patten, the podcast features commentary and interviews with top lawmakers and entertainment figures. At the same time, you …
- EntertainmentThe Wrap
‘The Girls on the Bus’: Here’s the True Story That Inspired the Political Dramedy
The Max series is fictional, but draws on journalist Amy Chozick's real-life experiences The post ‘The Girls on the Bus’: Here’s the True Story That Inspired the Political Dramedy appeared first on TheWrap.
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'The Girls on the Bus' stars Carla Gugino, Christina Elmore on pressure for women to 'balance' work, personal life
The Girls on the Bus with Melissa Benoist, Carla Gugino, Christina Elmore and Natasha Behnam, is inspired by Donald Trump, Hilary Clinton election.
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Amy Chozick spent years covering Hillary Clinton. Now, she tells her own story through ‘The Girls on the Bus’
After spending nearly a decade covering Hillary Clinton, including both of her presidential campaigns, former New York Times White House correspondent Amy Chozick felt she had another story to tell: her own.
- EntertainmentThe Wrap
‘The Girls on the Bus’ Cast and Character Guide: Who Plays Who in the Max Show?
Melissa Benoist is back on screens as a journalist, but who's she joined by? The post ‘The Girls on the Bus’ Cast and Character Guide: Who Plays Who in the Max Show? appeared first on TheWrap.
- EntertainmentThe Wrap
‘The Girls on the Bus’ Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
Melissa Benoist and Carla Gugino's new Max series is one show you can't binge in its entirety just yet The post ‘The Girls on the Bus’ Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? appeared first on TheWrap.
- EntertainmentTime
Why TV Can’t Stop Making Silly Shows About Lady Journalists
Max's campaign-trail comedy 'The Girls on the Bus' raises the question: Why is it so hard to make good television that takes women in media seriously?
- EntertainmentSTYLECASTER
Melissa Benoist Reveals The One Glee Song That Got Away
The actor talks to StyleCaster about her new show The Girls on The Bus and the experience she'll "carry forever".
