Biography

Melissa has 2 feature films on Apple TV and 2 more releasing in 2025. She is an actress and has also filled several production roles including director, AD team, camera, and editor. She also served as casting director on "At the End of Eight", a 2019 San Antonio Film Festival Official Selection (now on Amazon Prime Video). Melissa is a film festival director at a university, getting students ready for industry careers. As a kid she co-starred on NBC's "Empty Nest" with her twin sister, Melinda (Simpson) Hairston. She is also a bikini fitness show competitor. She recently won 3rd place, and has another show coming up in October.
- IMDb mini biography by: Melissa Henderson