Dancing with the Stars – How Elaine Hendrix Made the Finals at 54

by Christina Daves | Dec 24, 2025 | Living Ageless and Bold, Podcast

Elaine Hendrix is a veteran film and television actress best known for her roles in The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday, and numerous hit TV series, including Friends, ER, Charmed, and Dynasty. Most recently, she captured national attention as one of the few women over 52 to ever reach the finals on Dancing with the Stars, proving that reinvention and growth have no age limit.

In this episode, Elaine sits down with Christina to discuss her early career in dance, the life-altering accident that forced her to pivot, and how Dancing with the Stars became a full-circle return to her first love. Elaine opens up about ageism in Hollywood, redefining self-worth, the power of community, navigating reinvention after 50, and why women must refuse to let the world define their limits.

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