Michelle Hendley is an American actress and YouTube personality. She is best known for starring as Ricky Jones in the critically acclaimed romantic comedy Boy Meets Girl, a performance that introduced her to international audiences.
She has also appeared in Blindspot, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Insatiable, The Player, and several independent films, earning recognition as one of the notable transgender actresses in American cinema.
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| Name: | Michelle Hendley |
| Born: | March 23, 1991 (age 35 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Columbia, Missouri, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | White (American) |
| Height: | 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Hendley |
| Occupation: | Actress, YouTube Personality |
| Net Worth: | $1 million |
Early Life and Education
Michelle Hendley was born on March 23, 1991, in Columbia, Missouri, United States. She was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Hendley and belongs to the White American ethnic group. She practices Christianity. There is no information about her siblings.
During her teenage years, she developed an interest in animation, beauty, and filmmaking while documenting her life on YouTube. After completing her early education, she attended cosmetology school, where she was studying to become a cosmetologist before unexpectedly receiving her first major acting opportunity.
Career
Michelle Hendley launched her acting career in 2014 after filmmaker Eric Schaeffer discovered her through her YouTube channel while searching for a transgender actress to lead the independent film Boy Meets Girl. Although she had no previous professional acting experience, her audition impressed the filmmakers, and she was cast as Ricky Jones. The film received positive reviews and her performance was widely praised for its authenticity and emotional depth, establishing her as a promising new actress.
Following her successful debut, Hendley appeared in television series including The Player, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Blindspot, and Insatiable. She also starred in independent productions such as Soless, All the Little Things We Kill, The More Things Change, and Trashy Body. Alongside acting, she continues creating digital content and has used her platform to discuss beauty, lifestyle, and transgender representation in the entertainment industry.
Personal Life
Michelle Hendley is currently single and has never been married. There is no information about her past relationship. She does not have any children.
Michelle Hendley, 35 years old, enjoys filmmaking, beauty, makeup artistry, travelling, and creating digital content. She stands at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm).
Net Worth
Michelle Hendley has a net worth of $1 million USD. Her income comes primarily from acting in films and television series, YouTube content creation, public appearances, and brand collaborations. Her breakout role in Boy Meets Girl and subsequent television appearances have contributed to her career and financial growth.
Filmography
Films
- Boy Meets Girl (2014)
- Soless (2016, Short)
- Jack and Jill (2017, Short)
- The More Things Change (2019, Short)
- All the Little Things We Kill (2019)
- Trashy Body (2020, Short)
Television
- The Player (2015)
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2016)
- Blindspot (2017)
- Insatiable (2018)