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Melissa Benoist

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Also Known As:
The New Rachel Berry, Marley Rose
Height:
5' 8"
Hometown:
Littleton

Bio:
Melissa Benoist (born October 4, 1988 in Littleton, Colorado) is an American actress. Melissa made guest appearances on shows like Homeland, The Good Wife and Law & Order: Criminal Intent before being cast as Marley Rose in the fourth season of FOX’s hit show Glee. She has also appeared in one movie, Tennessee in 2008. She was cast in the lead role on Supergirl in 2015.

Best Known For:
Melissa Benoist is best known for playing Marley Rose on Glee and Kara Danvers on Supergirl.

Personal Life:
Melissa Benoist was born and raised in Littleton, Colorado. She graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in 2011. She got married to her Glee co-star, Blake Jenner in March 2015, before filing for divorce in Dec. 2016.

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Chris Wood: 5 Things To Know About Melissa Benoist’s ‘Supergirl’ Co-Star & New Fiancé

Congratulations are in order for Chris Wood & Melissa Benoist! The ‘Supergirl’ co-stars are officially engaged, & we’re sharing 5 things to know about Chris here.

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‘Supergirl’ Co-Stars Melissa Benoist & Chris Wood Confirm Romance With Hot Makeout Pics

It’s official! ‘Supergirl’ co-stars Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood confirmed all of our romantic suspicions when they were spotted locking lips in Mexico on March 27! See the steamy pics of their makeout session here!

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