Melissa Benoist

Age: 37

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Melissa Marie Benoist (born October 4, 1988) is an American actress, singer and producer. Her first major role was Marley Rose on the Fox musical comedy drama Glee (2012–2014), where she was a series regular during the fifth season. She rose to widespread prominence for portraying the title character on the CBS / CW superhero series Supergirl (2015–2021), along with related media in the Arrowverse franchise. Benoist's film appearances include the psychological drama Whiplash (2014), the comedy drama Danny Collins (2015), the crime comedy Band of Robbers (2015), the romantic Western The Longest Ride (2015), the action thriller Patriots Day (2016), the drama Lowriders (2016), and the comedy drama Sun Dogs (2017). She also portrayed the wife of cult leader David Koresh on the Paramount Network miniseries Waco (2018). On stage, Benoist made her Broadway debut in 2018 as Carole King in the jukebox musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

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Melissa Benoist

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In "Superman: Son of Krypton," the story focuses on Clark Kent as he embraces his role as Superman while grappling with his dual identity. The film delves into his origins and early days as a superhero, highlighting the challenges of balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. The central conflict arises when Superman encounters Rudy Jones, who becomes the supervillain Parasite after a lab accident. Parasite, who can absorb energy and powers, threatens Metropolis, forcing Superman to confront his own vulnerabilities. The film showcases Superman's growth as a hero as he defeats Parasite, solidifying his place as the protector of Earth.

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