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'Parent Trap' Star Elaine Hendrix Dances Through Injury on 'DWTS'
5 Nov
Summary
- Elaine Hendrix injured her ribs, missed a 'DWTS' episode
- Doctors unsure if muscle was torn or just strained
- Hendrix returned to the dance floor, earned rave reviews

In the latest season of 'Dancing With the Stars', actress Elaine Hendrix has been facing a significant challenge. The 54-year-old, best known for her role in the 1998 film 'The Parent Trap', suffered a rib injury that sidelined her during the Oct. 28 episode of the show.
Hendrix was forced to miss the live performance, and the series aired her final dress rehearsal with partner Alan Bersten instead. However, the determined actress was not willing to give up. In the Nov. 4 episode, Hendrix shared an update from her doctors, who were unsure whether she had torn a muscle or simply strained it.
Despite the uncertainty, Hendrix was determined to return to the dance floor. "I'm so grateful that we get to keep going," she said. "I'm expecting to feel pain. I don't care."




