Laura Benanti Biography
Laura Benanti is an American actress and singer most known for her work on Broadway, where she won five Tony Awards. She starred in Gypsy, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, The Sound of Music Live!, and Supergirl as Louise. Benanti has also been on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Detour.
How old is Laura Benanti? – Age
She is 44 years old as of 15 July 2023. She was born in 1979 in New York, New York, United States. Her real name is Laura Ilene Benanti.
Laura Benanti Family – Education
Benanti was born in New York City to vocal instructor and former actress Linda Wonneberger and Broadway actor and vocalist Martin Vidnovic. She has Serbian, German, and Irish ancestors. When she was young, her parents divorced. She immediately relocated to Kinnelon, New Jersey, with her mother and stepfather Salvatore Benanti, a psychiatrist whose name she adopted and refers to as her father.
Who is Laura Benanti’s Husband?
In the early 2000s, Benanti met Chris Barron, lead vocalist of the Spin Doctors. They married on July 25, 2005, but divorced by the end of that year, which was completed in 2006. On April 7, 2023, Benanti announced that she had miscarried while performing on stage at a Broadway-themed cruise. She proceeded to perform despite knowing she was experiencing a miscarriage.
Laura Benanti Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Laura Benanti supergirl
In Supergirl, she played Alura Zor-El and Astra.Alura Zor-El is the late Astra’s twin sister, Zor-El’s wife, Kara Zor-El’s mother, Jor-El’s sister-in-law, and Kal-El’s aunt through her marriage to Zor-El. She was one of Krypton’s most powerful judicators (judges). Alura moved to Argo City after the destruction of Krypton and became a member of the High Council.
Astra, a lady who rebelled against the government in order to save Krypton, committed heinous acts, including murdering a guard under her charge. Alura, who trusted Kara, proposed contacting her aunt via her spy beacon. Astra refused, resulting in her arrest and confinement at Fort Rozz. Despite her belief in Krypton’s demise, Alura was bonded by blood and committed several atrocities. She promised Astra care and empathy and imprisoned her sister.
Laura Benanti Playboy
She was cast in the NBC sitcom The Playboy Club in 2011, but it was canceled after three episodes.
Laura Benanti Gypsy
Benanti appeared as Louise in a three-week limited run of Gypsy in the Encores! staged a concert production at the New York City Center in July 2007, with Patti LuPone as Rose and Boyd Gaines as Herbie.
Laura Benanti Nashville
She played Sadie Stone, a singer who was signed to Rayna Jaymes’ Highway 65 label on Nashville. Sadie arrives in Nashville and quickly strikes up a friendship with Rayna, who seeks to sign her to her ‘Highway 65’ label. Jeff Fordham, on the other hand, is interested in signing her to Edgehill Republic, but Sadie surprises him when she announces during one of her shows that she is signing with Rayna.
Juliette is enraged when Sadie asks Avery Barkley to help her produce her album. Juliette suspects the two of them are having a romantic relationship and even follows them to a local festival. She eventually apologizes for her actions and suggests that Sadie work with Avery.
Sadie gets nominated for a CMA for ‘Best New Artist’ and wins, but it’s not long before her ex-husband shows up in town demanding a piece of her fame. When she tries to urge him to go, he becomes angry and hits her, leaving her with a black eye. She obtains a restraining order and buys a gun as protection. He confronts her in a parking area, and she shoots him dead, leaving only Luke Wheeler as a witness. She gets brought in for questioning before being discharged. She then resolves to leave Nashville for good, saying her final goodbye to Luke.
Laura Benanti Movies
♦ 2023 – No Hard Feelings
♦ 2021 – Here Today
♦ 2021 – Tick, Tick… Boom!
♦ 2020 – Worth
♦ 2016 – She Loves Me
♦ 2010 – Meskada
♦ 2006 – Take the Lead
♦ 2006 – Falling for Grace
Laura Benanti TV Shows
♦ 2022 – Life & Beth
♦ 2022 – Inside Amy Schumer
♦ 2022 – Would I Lie to You? (US)
♦ 2021 – Ziwe
♦ 2021–23 – Gossip Girl
♦ 2020 – At Home with Amy Sedaris
♦ 2020 – Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020
♦ 2018–21 – Younger
♦ 2018 – Beat Bobby Flay
♦ 2017–19 – The Detour
♦ 2017 – Tangled: Before Ever After
♦ 2017–19 – Tangled: The Series
♦ 2016–23 – The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
♦ 2015–16 – Supergirl
