Celebrity couples are beloved amongst fans, but perhaps not as much as celebrity best friendships. And among those friendships, few are as revered as Lisa Ann Walter’s friendship with her “Parent Trap” co-star Elaine Hendrix — but that relationship doesn’t mean you’ll see Hendrix on “Abbott Elementary.”
Walter, of course, stars on the ABC comedy as Melissa Schemmenti, one of Abbott’s best, but a little bit terrifying, teachers. But, before there was “Abbott Elementary,” there was the 1998 version of “The Parent Trap,” in which Walter starred as Chessy, the live-in nanny and housekeeper for Hallie.
It was on that film that she met Elaine Hendrix, who starred as Meredith Blake, and the two became fast friends. Over the years, their friendship is one that’s endured, and Hendrix even accompanied Walter to this year’s SAG Awards. So, it’s hard not to wonder if she might pop up on “Abbott Elementary.
Walter, of course, stars on the ABC comedy as Melissa Schemmenti, one of Abbott’s best, but a little bit terrifying, teachers. But, before there was “Abbott Elementary,” there was the 1998 version of “The Parent Trap,” in which Walter starred as Chessy, the live-in nanny and housekeeper for Hallie.
It was on that film that she met Elaine Hendrix, who starred as Meredith Blake, and the two became fast friends. Over the years, their friendship is one that’s endured, and Hendrix even accompanied Walter to this year’s SAG Awards. So, it’s hard not to wonder if she might pop up on “Abbott Elementary.
- 4/20/2023
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Fans are loving Parent Trap stars Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter’s reunion on the red carpet at this year’s SAG Awards.
The pair notably starred in the 1968 remake of The Parent Trap, which featured a young Lindsay Lohan as the leads, twins Annie and Hallie. In the film, Walter played Chessy, Hallie’s nanny, while Hendrix played the twins’ nemesis and soon-to-be stepmother Meredith Blake.
During the awards ceremony on Sunday, Walter attended the event with her former co-star by her side. For the occasion, the Abbott Elementary star wore a black lace off-the shoulder gown with a deep v-neckline. She paired the outfit with a silver necklace, earrings and red lipstick.
Meanwhile, her pal posed next to her in a black tuxedo and bowtie. Hendrix completed the look with a pair of black heels and a silver purse.
On social media, fans expressed their excitement over...
The pair notably starred in the 1968 remake of The Parent Trap, which featured a young Lindsay Lohan as the leads, twins Annie and Hallie. In the film, Walter played Chessy, Hallie’s nanny, while Hendrix played the twins’ nemesis and soon-to-be stepmother Meredith Blake.
During the awards ceremony on Sunday, Walter attended the event with her former co-star by her side. For the occasion, the Abbott Elementary star wore a black lace off-the shoulder gown with a deep v-neckline. She paired the outfit with a silver necklace, earrings and red lipstick.
Meanwhile, her pal posed next to her in a black tuxedo and bowtie. Hendrix completed the look with a pair of black heels and a silver purse.
On social media, fans expressed their excitement over...
- 2/27/2023
- by Amber Raiken
- The Independent - Film
"Abbott Elementary" character Melissa Schemmenti is a ton of fun. The second-grade teacher takes no sh*t and always seems to know a guy. If you've been watching the wildly successful show since the beginning and are wondering why she seems so familiar, we might be able to help you out. Lisa Ann Walter, the actress who plays Melissa, had a very memorable role in an iconic movie that made a mark on most millennials.
Rewind to 1998. Times were simpler: one of the hottest movies of the year was "The Parent Trap" starring Lindsay Lohan and . . . Lindsay Lohan. In the remake of the 1961 classic film, two twins separated shortly after birth meet up at summer camp and swap places so they can each get to know their other parent. When Annie (British Lohan) goes to Hallie's (American Lohan) home in her place, she meets Chessy, Hallie's nanny. Walter, of course,...
Rewind to 1998. Times were simpler: one of the hottest movies of the year was "The Parent Trap" starring Lindsay Lohan and . . . Lindsay Lohan. In the remake of the 1961 classic film, two twins separated shortly after birth meet up at summer camp and swap places so they can each get to know their other parent. When Annie (British Lohan) goes to Hallie's (American Lohan) home in her place, she meets Chessy, Hallie's nanny. Walter, of course,...
- 2/27/2023
- by Hedy Phillips
- Popsugar.com
Meredith Blake and Chessy are together once more! Et’s Denny Directo spoke to Lisa Ann Walter and Elaine Hendrix at the 2023 SAG Awards Sunday, where they shared how the epic “Parent Trap” reunion came to be.
“Well, I invited my date, but then my date flew, and it took her nineteen hours to get here because of the weather, and a little diversion to Vegas, three other planes that were made late and she got here,” the “Abbott Elementary” star explained.
“I got here, and I was determined,” Hendrix said about ensuring that she made it to the SAG Awards Sunday. “She asked me to be her date, I showed up as her date.”
Hendrix dressed the part too, rocking a fitted tuxedo. Walter, meanwhile, was in a black strapless gown that was the perfect match for the old Hollywood glam vibe the pair were serving on the red carpet.
“Well, I invited my date, but then my date flew, and it took her nineteen hours to get here because of the weather, and a little diversion to Vegas, three other planes that were made late and she got here,” the “Abbott Elementary” star explained.
“I got here, and I was determined,” Hendrix said about ensuring that she made it to the SAG Awards Sunday. “She asked me to be her date, I showed up as her date.”
Hendrix dressed the part too, rocking a fitted tuxedo. Walter, meanwhile, was in a black strapless gown that was the perfect match for the old Hollywood glam vibe the pair were serving on the red carpet.
- 2/27/2023
- by Sarah Curran
- ET Canada
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Happy 24th Anniversary. #hesa10but #meredithblake #theparenttrap #wine #vinyard #elainehendrix #fyp
♬ Easy On Me - Adele
Elaine Hendrix is revisiting her most iconic movie character - and has fans questioning if "The Parent Trap"'s Meredith Blake is actually a villain. Hendrix, 51, posted a TikTok on July 21 to mark the 24th anniversary of the 1998 film's release one day prior. In the video, Hendrix pours herself a glass of wine while participating in the popular app's "He's a 10 but" challenge.
As Hendrix enjoys her glass of red, text on the screen reads, "He's a 10 but . . . He had twins he separated at birth when he broke up with their mother and didn't tell you about it until the twins discovered each other at camp and swapped places to try and get their parents back together. And you not so accidentally run into all of them at the same hotel right before your wedding,...
Happy 24th Anniversary. #hesa10but #meredithblake #theparenttrap #wine #vinyard #elainehendrix #fyp
♬ Easy On Me - Adele
Elaine Hendrix is revisiting her most iconic movie character - and has fans questioning if "The Parent Trap"'s Meredith Blake is actually a villain. Hendrix, 51, posted a TikTok on July 21 to mark the 24th anniversary of the 1998 film's release one day prior. In the video, Hendrix pours herself a glass of wine while participating in the popular app's "He's a 10 but" challenge.
As Hendrix enjoys her glass of red, text on the screen reads, "He's a 10 but . . . He had twins he separated at birth when he broke up with their mother and didn't tell you about it until the twins discovered each other at camp and swapped places to try and get their parents back together. And you not so accidentally run into all of them at the same hotel right before your wedding,...
- 7/22/2022
- by Lindsay Kimble
- Popsugar.com
Elaine Hendrix had a brilliant beyond brilliant idea. And no, it wasn't swapping places with your long lost twin sister after meeting at summer camp or even eating Oreos with peanut butter. The Parent Trap actress blessed every last one of her TikTok followers by recreating one of the most savage scenes of the 1998 movie, starring Lindsay Lohan. Elaine, who played 26-year-old stepmom-to-be Meredith Blake, reunited with co-star Lisa Ann Walter, who portrayed lovable housekeeper and substitute mom Chessy. Together, they reenacted the scene where Meredith rudely rings a bell to call Chessy over to order martinis. Elaine, now 50, was seen in...
- 9/2/2021
- E! Online
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