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Elaine Hendrix's 'Life Security Blanket' Lisa Ann Walter Cheers Her On in DWTS Season 34
28 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter starred together in The Parent Trap in 1998
- Walter, 62, is a weekly cheerleader for Hendrix, 54, in her DWTS season 34 journey
- Hendrix and Walter recently discovered a family connection on the same New York street
Elaine Hendrix, a contestant on the current season 34 of Dancing with the Stars, has a dedicated supporter in her longtime friend and former co-star Lisa Ann Walter. The two actresses, who starred together in the 1998 Disney classic The Parent Trap, have maintained a close friendship over the past 25 years.
During Hendrix's DWTS journey, the 62-year-old Walter has been a weekly presence in the audience, serving as Hendrix's "life security blanket." The 54-year-old Hendrix describes Walter as the person who knows how to calm her down when she starts to feel anxious about the competition. Their bond is so strong that the dance partners, Hendrix and Alan Bersten, have even incorporated a nod to the iconic handshake from The Parent Trap into their DWTS routines.
In a surprising twist, Hendrix and Walter recently discovered a family connection through the Ancestry series unFamiliar. It was revealed that their great-grandparents lived just blocks apart on the same New York City street in the early 1900s, leading Hendrix to conclude that "it was fate" the two met and became such close friends.
As Hendrix continues her DWTS journey, she can count on Walter to be there "every week" to provide the emotional support and reassurance she needs to succeed.
