She was born in Littleton, Colorado , the daughter of Julie and Jim Benoist, a physician. Created by Ali Adler, Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg. The adventures of Superman's cousin in her own superhero career. Laura Benanti plays Supergirl's mother on the popular CW show, but the actress will be replaced in the new season. The rest of her ancestry is German, English, and Scottish.
The most notable feature of the new Super-Suit is that it traded Supergirl's trademark red skirt for blue pants - a move that offended many traditional Supergirl fans.

Melissa Marie Benoist is an American actress, singer and dancer. In early July, Supergirl announced that she couldn’t do the show anymore and Erica Durance would step in to replace her. They pegged it on commitments in New York and motherhood, which seems fine. Melissa Benoist, Actress: Supergirl.
'Supergirl' actress Laura Benanti to replace Lauren Ambrose in 'My Fair Lady' By. Supergirl (TV Series 2015– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Here's why Benanti had to leave the show. Her paternal great-grandfather was of French descent. Laura Benanti is saying goodbye to the CW’s “Supergirl.” “Smallville” alum Erica Durance has been cast to take over Benanti’s role as Alura for the upcoming season. Karen Butler (0) Laura Benanti is to play Eliza Doolittle on Broadway, starting in October.

With Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, David Harewood, Mehcad Brooks. For example, let’s look at Laura Benanti, one of the first changes and arguably one of the most talented actors on the show.