Bailey Hanks

Bailey Noel Hanks Weidman (born Bailey Noel Hanks; February 6, 1988) is an American singer, actress, and dancer best known for winning MTV's Legally Blonde: The Musical – The Search for Elle Woods. She performed on Broadway as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde: The Musical in 2008.

Early life and career Hanks was born on February 6, 1988, in Anderson, South Carolina,

Growing up in local theater, her notable appearances were as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz; Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical the Musical; Elle Woods in Legally Blonde; Baby June in Gypsy; Hello, Dolly!; The Music Man; A Year With Frog and Toad; Annie; Bye Bye Birdie; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; and High Steppin' Country.

Hanks was crowned Miss Liberty Teen 2005 and competed in the Miss SC Teen Pageant.

She attended Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton, South Carolina, as well as Coastal Carolina University, Later that year she starred as Sharpay Evans in a production of High School Musical which ran from November 5 to December 7, 2008, at the Paper Mill Playhouse.

Hanks appeared in the daytime television soap opera Guiding Light in April 2009.

She played the part of the NYU Tour Guide in the third installment of Touchstone Pictures' "Step Up" franchise. The film, titled Step Up 3D, premiered in August 2010.

Personal life Hanks currently resides in Piedmont, South Carolina. Hanks is currently Worship Leader at her father's church, Living Hope, and is a hair stylist. Hanks married Jason Weidman in 2014. They have two daughters.

Work Stage

Television

Film