Denée Benton Biography: Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Net Worth, Age, Instagram, Awards, Husband, Height, Kids

Denée Benton, is an American actress and singer celebrated for her outstanding work on Broadway, television, and film.

She gained widespread recognition after starring as Natasha Rostova in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and has continued earning acclaim through productions such as The Gilded Age, Hamilton, Into the Woods, UnREAL, and Genie.

Denée Benton
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Denée Ayana Benton
Stage Name:	Denée Benton
Born:	December 31, 1991 (age 34 years old)
Place of Birth:	Eustis, Florida, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	African-American
Height:	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Jackie Benton and Derryl Benton
Spouse:	Carl Lundstedt (m. 2020; div. 2023)
Relationship:	Divorced
Occupation:	Actress, Singer
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Denée Benton was born on December 31, 1991, in Eustis, Florida, United States.

She spent her formative years under the care of her parents, Jackie Benton and Derryl Benton. Details about her siblings have not been publicly available.

Raised in a Christian household, she developed a love for music and acting at a young age after participating in church activities and school performances.

She attended Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park, Florida, before graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Carnegie Mellon University in 2014. Her ethnicity is African-American.

Career

Denée Benton began her professional career on stage after landing the role of Nabulungi in the West End and U.S. national tour of The Book of Mormon.

Her breakthrough arrived in 2016 after portraying Natasha Rostova in Broadway’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical.

She later joined the Broadway cast of Hamilton as Eliza Hamilton and starred as Cinderella in the acclaimed revival of Into the Woods.

Her television career includes notable performances in UnREAL and HBO’s The Gilded Age, where she portrays Peggy Scott.

Benton has also appeared in films including Our Friend, Genie, and Dreams in Nightmares, continuing to establish herself as one of the leading performers of her generation across stage and screen.

Awards and Nominations

• Tony Awards – Best Actress in a Musical for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (2017) – Nominated
• Theatre World Award – Outstanding Broadway Debut (2017) – Won
• Drama League Award – Distinguished Performance Award (2017) – Nominated
• Elliot Norton Award – Outstanding Actress for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (2016) – Won
• Screen Actors Guild Awards – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for The Gilded Age (2024) – Nominated

Social Media

• Instagram: @deneebenton

Personal Life

Denée Benton is 34 years old. She was married to fellow actor Carl Lundstedt from 2020 until their divorce in 2023 after the couple had dated for several years following their meeting at Carnegie Mellon University.

They do not have any children. Benton enjoys singing, theatre, travelling, reading, and supporting artistic and social causes.

She has also spoken openly about representation in the entertainment industry and continues to advocate for greater diversity on stage and screen. Her height is 5 ft 6 in (168 cm).

Net Worth

Denée Benton’s net worth is $3 million USD.

Her income comes primarily from Broadway productions, television series, feature films, and musical performances.

She also earns revenue through guest appearances, live performances, endorsements, and other entertainment-related ventures.

Her successful career across theatre, television, and film has contributed significantly to her continued financial growth and professional recognition.

Filmography

• The Narrative of Dalvin Reynolds (2013)
• UnREAL (2016)
• Mother’s Milk (2018)
• 25 (2018)
• Our Friend (2019)
• The Gilded Age (2022–Present)
• Genie (2023)
• Dreams in Nightmares (2024)