13 Facts About Melanie Paxson

Melanie Paxson is known for her roles as Jaclyn in Cupid, Sara Brennan in Happy Family, Julie in Notes from the Underbelly, and Fairy Godmother in the Descendants film series.

Melanie Paxson was born in Champaign, Illinois, and grew up in Mahomet, Illinois.

Melanie Paxson graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor's degree in Theatre.

Melanie Paxson received training in acting at Second City Chicago and performed with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

Melanie Paxson later became involved with "The Crew on the U" on Chicago's WCIU-TV.

Melanie Paxson appeared as Velma in promos for WCIU's Scooby-Doo episodes the station aired on weekday mornings.

Melanie Paxson's first notable screen role was a recurring role as Jaclyn in the ABC series Cupid from 1998 to 1999.

Melanie Paxson went on guest star in the series The Drew Carey Show, Quintuplets, Joey, Related, Kitchen Confidential, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Surviving Suburbia, Rules of Engagement, Medium and The Exes.

From 2003 to 2004, Melanie Paxson had a regular role in the NBC sitcom Happy Family as Sara Brennan.

Melanie Paxson is the spokeswoman in Red Robin's burger commercials.

Melanie Paxson has appeared in television commercials for Fiber One, Target, Yoplait, Red Robin, Glad Trash Bags, Hotels.

Melanie Paxson played the Fairy Godmother from Cinderella now serving as the Headmistress for the school, Auradon Prep.

Melanie Paxson played a mother of a schoolchild in a second season episode of the ABC comedy Speechless, which played on October 4,2017.