Elaine Hendrix’s Journey to the DWTS Finale
So, let me walk you through why everyone’s talking about Elaine Hendrix right now, because her story heading into the Dancing with the Stars Season 34 finale is honestly pretty fascinating. After two intense months of competition—what ABC even called a record-breaking season—Elaine has found herself in the final group of five celebrities who will get one last shot at the Mirrorball Trophy. She’s dancing with pro Alan Bersten, and together they’ll take on what’s being described as the most demanding finale the show has ever staged.
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The finalists aren’t just performing one polished routine and calling it a night. They’ll be taking on three full rounds: a Judges’ Choice dance, an Instant Dance where they learn the choreography live as the music is revealed, and then a big, no-rules Freestyle meant to win over viewers. Elaine shared that she’d been approached for the show before, but she felt now was the moment that made sense. As she wrapped promotions for her recent projects—like “Freakier Friday” and “Ginger Twinsies”—she said it felt like pop culture itself was nudging her toward the ballroom.
If you’re wondering who Elaine Hendrix is outside the glitter and sequins, she’s actually been a familiar face for decades. Most people first think of her unforgettable role as Meredith Blake in the 1999 film “The Parent Trap,” but she’s been part of so many memorable projects, from “Superstar” to “Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion,” and later as Alexis Carrington in the “Dynasty” reboot. She’s also appeared in shows like “Friends,” “Two and a Half Men,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “Criminal Minds,” “Transparent,” and more. It’s no surprise ABC described her as “an icon to generations.”
Elaine is 54, and if she wins, she’d become the oldest woman ever to take home the Mirrorball—something she’s well aware of and proud to represent. What makes her story even more special is that she’s an East Tennessee native. She was born in Oak Ridge and grew up in Morristown until she was 15. She has said she never imagined ending up in Hollywood, but she believes her career has been built on preparation meeting opportunity, one step at a time.
Now she’s heading into the finale against Robert Irwin, Dylan Efron, Jordan Chiles, and Alix Earle. Whether she wins or not, Elaine Hendrix has clearly struck a chord with audiences this season—balancing talent, grit, humor, and authenticity as she fights for the Mirrorball Trophy.
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