Katherine Elaine Hendrix, born on the 28th of December 1970, is an American actress and former dancer, who became famous for her roles in the film “The Parent Trap” with Lindsay Lohan, “Inspector Gadget 2”, and “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion”.
So how much is Hendrix’s net worth? As of 2017, based on authoritative sources, it is reported to be $2 million, acquired from her years working as an actress both in television and film which began in the early 1990s.
Elaine Hendrix Net Worth $2 Million
Born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Hendrix is the daughter of Thomas Hendrix, Jr. and Mary Elaine DePersio – of Irish, Italian, and Danish descent – and she also has two siblings, Stephanie Smith and David Maher.
When her parents divorced, Hendrix moved with her mother to Atlanta, Georgia, where she attended Northside School of Performing Arts and became trained in jazz and modern dance. During her senior year, she won a model search that led her to become a professional dancer, performing with the Gary Harrison Dance Co.
Hendrix’s early years as a model and dancer led her to land jobs with companies such as Mattel, Levi’s, Nike, and Sun Microsystems. She also worked with various hip-hop artists including MC Hammer, Whodini, and Keith Sweat. Her early years in show business helped set up her career and also started her net worth.
In 1992, months after moving to Los Angeles, Hendrix was forced to end her modelling and dancing career when she was hit by a car, so she shifted to acting in which she found more success.
After recovering from her injuries, Hendrix transitioned into acting and was cast in the television series “Get Smart”. Other television shows that she appeared in included “Friends”, “Ellen”, “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”, “User Friendly” and “Lez Be Friends”, all contributing steadily to her net worth.
In 1997, Hendrix played one of her most iconic roles when she appeared in the movie “The Parent Trap”, starring alongside Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, and Natasha Richardson. Her venture into film was followed with “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion”, “Inspector Gadget 2”, “How the Bleep Do We Know”, and “Superstar”.
In the early 2000s, Hendrix went back to television and appeared in projects “Joan of Arcadia”, “Ghost Whisperer”, “Criminal Minds”, “Castle” and “The Middlemen” among others.
Today, Hendrix is still actively working as an actress, with recent appearances in the series “90210” and “Anger Management”. She also working in the web-series entitled “Fetching” and an FX comedy series entitled “Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll”. Her various work as an actress both in film and television also helped in increasing her income.
In terms of her personal life, Hendrix is single. She is very passionate about animals, and has worked with groups like Defense of Animals and Pets 90210. She also currently serves as the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Animal Rescue Corps, a non-profit organization.
Zed Fest Film Festival - Outstanding Acting Performance (2017), Albuquerque Duke City Shootout - Best Actress (2008)
Record Labels
Gary Harrison Dance Co.
Music Groups
Whodini (Hip hop group)
Nominations
Method Fest - Best Ensemble Cast (2010), EDA Female Focus Award - Humanitarian Activism Award(2012)
Movies
“The Candle” (2017), “Dear Lemon Lima” (2009), “Food for Thought” (2008), “The Parent Trap”, “Inspector Gadget 2”, “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion”, “Friends & Lovers: The Ski Trip 2” (2008), “Boys on Film 14: Worlds Collide” (2016)
TV Shows
Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll (2015-2016), Joan of Arcadia, Poor Paul (2009-2011), Resident Evil Revelations 2 (video game, 2015), Friends, Ellen, Charmed and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Married... with Children, User Friendly (1995), Lez Be Friends (1997)
Offered the role of 'Sonya Blade' in the "Mortal Kombat" movies. Had to pass due to scheduling conflicts.
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Won the "Best Actress" award for her role as Samantha in the movie Down the P.C.H. (2006) at the 3rd Annual Festival de Cine de Baja (Baja Film Festival) in September 2006.
Her character "G2" from Inspector Gadget 2 (2003) was available as four different collectible McDonald's Happy Meal Toys.
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Rescued an Australian Cattle Dog named Tiloc in 1999. Tiloc made a cameo and received a credit as "trailer trash dog" in the movie Wish You Were Dead (2002), the film she worked on right after getting Tiloc.
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Rescued a stray cat named "Goodie Cornbread", living on some fairgrounds, while filming Good Intentions (2010) in Atlanta, Georgia in October 2005. The locals had named him "Cornbread", to which Elaine added "Goodie", in honor of the film.
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Is a classically trained jazz and modern dancer. Began her career dancing in a jazz and modern company out of Atlanta, then worked all over the world for companies such as Nike, Levi's, Sun Computers, Mattel, etc. Two of the national Levi's commercials she danced in premiered during the 1996 Superbowl. She was also a part of the corresponding Levi's print campaigns.