Hannah
October Baby
Hendrix played Hannah in her first feature film in 2011. The filmmakers said the lead role was developed with her in mind, and it became the credit that established her screen career.[3][8][4]
Rachel Hendrix
Rachel Hendrix is an American actress known for October Baby, The Perfect Wave, 77 Chances, and the 2026 Lifetime thriller Housewives Murder Pact.
Biography
Hendrix's latest role brings her back to a film built around a difficult secret. In Housewives Murder Pact, also listed as Three Housewives and a Body, she plays Lorelai Hayes, one of three neighbors tied together after a home invasion turns deadly.
Her career began with independent films and the lead in October Baby. She later added romance, horror television, and production work, including writing and producing the short film The Staying Kind.
Known for
Anabel
The Perfect Wave
She played Anabel opposite Scott Eastwood in the 2014 drama. The film was one of her first leading credits after October Baby.[1][3][4]
Mac
77 Chances
Hendrix played Mac in the 2015 romantic drama. She has discussed the unusual work of filming several versions of similar scenes while keeping each version clear.[3][9]
Florence
The Staying Kind
She starred as Florence in the Civil War short film and shared writing and producing credit. The project connected her acting work with her interest in visual storytelling.[1][4][5]
Marsha
Creepshow
Hendrix appeared as Marsha in the first season of the horror anthology in 2019. It remains one of her clearest television genre credits.[1][3]
Lorelai Hayes
Housewives Murder Pact
Hendrix plays Lorelai Hayes in the 2026 Lifetime thriller. The film is also listed as Three Housewives and a Body by its production company and TV Insider.[6][7][3]
Career highlights
- 2009
A first screen credit
Hendrix's listed screen career begins with the 2009 television movie Alumni. Her first feature lead followed two years later.[1]
- 2014
- 2018
- 2019
- 2026
Good to know
A role written for her
The October Baby filmmakers said they developed the part of Hannah with Hendrix in mind. It became her first feature role.[8][4]
Photography training
Hendrix studied photography at the University of Montevallo. She has said that framing and light on the other side of the camera still inform her acting.[9][4]
More than an acting credit
On The Staying Kind, Hendrix was an actor, co-writer, and producer. The short film gave her direct responsibility for the story as well as its lead role.[1][5]
Repeating a day
The structure of 77 Chances required Hendrix to play variations of similar scenes. She described the work as different from following a character through a normal timeline.[9]
