Laura Benanti

Laura Benanti, born in 1979, is a versatile American actress and singer whose career spans Broadway and television. Her breakout role as Louise in the 2008 Broadway revival of "Gypsy" earned her a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, preceding four more Tony nominations. On screen, she portrayed Elsa Schräder in NBC’s "The Sound of Music Live!" and the twin sisters Alura and Astra in "Supergirl." Her range extends to supporting roles in series like "Nashville" and "The Detour," and she brought a satirical edge as First Lady Melania Trump on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.