Biography

Melanie Paxson was born in Champaign, Illinois, and received her B.A. degree in theater from the University of Missouri. Relocating to Chicago, she received more training at the famed Second City and performed with another renowned theater troupe, Steppenwolf Theatre.

Known For

Descendants: The Rise of Red

Fairy Godmother

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland

Fairy Godmother

Descendants

Fairy Godmother

Descendants 2

Fairy Godmother

Descendants 3

Fairy Godmother

Saving Mr. Banks

Dolly

Descendants: The Royal Wedding

Fairy Godmother (voice)

Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story

Fairy Godmother