Shelley Hennig Biography: Husband, Age, Parents, Height, Kids, Boyfriend, Movies, TV Shows

Biography

Shelley Catherine Hennig, born January 2, 1987, in Metairie, Louisiana, is an American actress, model, and former beauty queen.

She rose to prominence after winning the Miss Teen USA 2004 title, which led to a modeling contract and a scholarship to the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.

Hennig began her acting career as Stephanie Johnson on the soap opera Days of Our Lives (2007–2011, 2017), earning two Daytime Emmy nominations.

She gained further recognition for her role as Malia Tate in MTV’s Teen Wolf (2014–2017), winning a Teen Choice Award in 2016. Hennig has also appeared in films like Ouija (2014), Unfriended (2014), and When We First Met (2018), and starred as CIA agent Ava Winters in Netflix’s Obliterated (2023).

An accomplished dancer and advocate against underage drinking, she continues to captivate audiences with her versatile performances.

American actress and model
Shelley Hennig
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Shelley Catherine Hennig
Stage Name:	Shelley Hennig
Born:	2 January 1987 (age 38 years old)
Place of Birth:	Metairie, Louisiana, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Destrehan High School, New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
Height:	173 cm
Parents:	Brad Joseph Hennig, Glenn H. Hennig Jr.
Siblings:	Cathy Distefano Gosset, Glenn H. Hennig Sr.
Spouse:	Not Married
Boyfriend • Partner:	Jay Kenneth Johnson (2007-2012), Thomas Dekker (2012), Ben McKenzie (2013)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Actress • Model
Net Worth:	$1 million-$2 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Shelley Catherine Hennig was born on January 2, 1987, in Metairie, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans.

She grew up in nearby Destrehan, Louisiana, where she spent much of her childhood as a competitive dancer. At age 14, her older brother Brad Joseph Hennig was killed in a drunk-driving accident on August 9, 2001, an event that profoundly influenced her, leading her to advocate against underage drinking during her time as Miss Teen USA 2004.

Hennig is of mixed European ancestry, with her father of German, Swiss-German, Scottish, and English descent, and her mother of Italian (including Sicilian) heritage. She was involved with the Catholic Youth Organization during her youth, volunteering for community service projects such as painting homes for those in need. Some sources describe her as a Roman Catholic.

Hennig is the daughter of Cathy Distefano Gosset (née Distefano) and Glenn H. Hennig Sr. She is the youngest of three siblings, with two older brothers: Glenn H. Hennig Jr. and the late Brad Joseph Hennig (born April 29, 1983).

She attended Destrehan High School in Destrehan, Louisiana, where she won the Miss Louisiana Teen USA title as a junior in 2004. As part of her winnings from the Miss Teen USA pageant, she received a scholarship to the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, which helped launch her acting career.

Career

Shelley Hennig first entered the spotlight as a beauty queen, winning Miss Louisiana Teen USA before being crowned Miss Teen USA in 2004.

Her victory earned her a modeling contract with Trump Modeling Management and a scholarship to the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, paving the way for her acting career.

She made her television debut as Stephanie Johnson on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives (2007–2011), a role she briefly reprised in 2017. Her performance earned her two Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Younger Actress in 2010 and 2012.

Hennig rose to greater prominence with her role as Malia Tate in MTV’s hit supernatural drama Teen Wolf (2014–2017), appearing in 64 episodes and winning the Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer TV Star: Female in 2016.

She simultaneously built a presence in film, starring in the horror hits Ouija (2014) and Unfriended (2014), and later branched into romantic comedy with When We First Met (2018), opposite Adam DeVine.

Her versatility has extended across genres, with appearances in The Secret Circle (2011–2012), the comedy Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous (2013), and films like Summer of 8 (2016) and Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017).

Most recently, she starred as CIA agent Ava Winters in Netflix’s action-comedy series Obliterated (2023), reaffirming her range and staying power in television.

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Personal Life

Shelley Catherine Hennig was born on January 2, 1987, in Metairie, Louisiana, making her 38 years old. She stands at 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall and weighs approximately 57 kg (126 lbs).

Hennig is currently unmarried and has no children. Her past relationships include a confirmed romance with actor Jay Kenneth Johnson, her co-star from Days of Our Lives, from 2007 to 2012.

She was also rumored to have briefly dated actor Thomas Dekker, her co-star from The Secret Circle, in 2012, and actor Ben McKenzie in 2013, after they were spotted together; however, neither relationship was confirmed.

There are no records of other significant relationships or marriages, and she remains single as of the latest available information.

Net Worth

Shelley Hennig’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million to $2 million.

This wealth primarily stems from her acting career, including prominent roles in Days of Our Lives, Teen Wolf, Ouija, Unfriended, When We First Met, and Obliterated.

Her earnings were bolstered by her early success as Miss Teen USA 2004, which led to modeling contracts, as well as her continued work in television and film.

Filmography

TV Shows

• Days of Our Lives (2007–2011, 2017): Played Stephanie Johnson, appearing in over 400 episodes. Earned Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Younger Actress in 2010 and 2012.
• The Secret Circle (2011–2012): Played Diana Meade, a main role in the CW’s supernatural drama series, appearing in 22 episodes.
• Justified (2012): Guest role as Jackie Nevada in the episode “When the Guns Come Out.”
• Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous (2013): Played Christy Ackerman in two episodes of the MTV comedy series.
• Friends with Better Lives (2014): Guest role as Molly in the episode “The Imposters.”
• Blue Bloods (2014): Guest role as Maya in the episode “Bad Blood.”
• Teen Wolf (2014–2017): Played Malia Tate, a main role in seasons 3–6, appearing in 64 episodes. Won a Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer TV Star: Female in 2016.
• Liberty Crossing (2018): Played Carly Ambrose in the comedy series, appearing in 8 episodes.
• Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings (2019): Played Emily in the episode “Sugar Hill.”
• Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet (2021): Guest role as A.E. Goldsmith in the episode “Breaking Brad.”
• Obliterated (2023): Played Ava Winters, a lead role as a CIA agent in Netflix’s action-comedy series, appearing in all 8 episodes.
• Teen Wolf: The Movie (2023): Reprised her role as Malia Tate in the Paramount+ film continuation of the Teen Wolf series.

Movies

• Ouija (2014): Played Debbie Galardi, a supporting role in the supernatural horror film.
• Unfriended (2014): Played Blaire Lily, a lead role in the found-footage horror film.
• Summer of 8 (2016): Played Lily Hunter, a lead role in the coming-of-age drama.
• Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017): Played Olivia Reed, a supporting role in the legal drama starring Denzel Washington.
• When We First Met (2018): Played Carrie Grey, a lead role in the Netflix romantic comedy alongside Adam DeVine.
• The After Party (2018): Played Alicia, a supporting role in the Netflix comedy film.
• The Last Summer (2019): Played Phoebe Fisher, a supporting role in the Netflix romantic comedy.
• Crazy for the Boys (2019): Played Charlotte, a supporting role in the teen drama.
• Gatlopp (2022): Played Alice, a lead role in the horror-comedy film.

Other Notable Work

• Miss Teen USA 2004: Won the title, which included a modeling contract with Trump Modeling Management and a scholarship to the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, marking her entry into the entertainment industry.
• Music Video: Appeared in The Band Perry’s music video for “Gentle on My Mind” in 2014.