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Rebecca Henderson

Rebecca Henderson

Canadian actress (born 1980)

Rebecca Henderson (born 1980)[1] is a Canadian actress.[2]

For other uses, see Rebecca Henderson (disambiguation).

Life and career

Henderson was born and raised in Canada.[3] She moved to New York for college,[4] and holds an M.F.A. from Columbia University.[5]

Henderson is known for her portrayal of Lizzy on the Netflix series Russian Doll[6][7][8] and for her roles in independent films Appropriate Behavior, They Remain, and Mickey and the Bear.[9][10][11] In October 2019, it was announced that Henderson would star alongside Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline in Amblin Partners' feature The Good House.[12] In 2021, she joined the main cast of Freeform's Single Drunk Female as Olivia, a lesbian journalist.[13] She joined cast of the Hulu comedy Sex Appeal in April 2021.[14]

Filmography

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Awards and honours

Henderson received a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble performance in Signature Theatre’s 2015 revival of “The Wayside Motor Inn” by A.R. Gurney.[15]

Personal life

Henderson identifies as a lesbian.[16] In 2016, Henderson married writer-director Leslye Headland.[17][18] They reside in New York. She is best friends with Katherine Waterston.[19]

References

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    "Russian Doll star Rebecca Henderson calls out Friends for 'hostile' gay jokes". Metro. February 26, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
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    "Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on her biggest Netflix role". The Journal. March 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
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    "Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on her biggest Netflix role". The Journal. March 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
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    "Interview: Rebecca Henderson From The New Netflix Show, Russian Doll". QUAIL BELL MAGAZINE. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
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    "Rebecca Henderson". WP Theater. January 20, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
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    "Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on Lizzy, Love and Working With Her Wife". Autostraddle. February 21, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
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    Azzopardi 2/22/2019, Chris. ""Russian Doll" Star Rebecca Henderson Says Show Is Reminder to Accept Herself". LOGO News. Retrieved May 24, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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    Paiella, Gabriella (February 12, 2019). "A Russian Doll Star on Acting in Her Wife's Breakout TV Hit". The Cut. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
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    Kenigsberg, Ben (March 1, 2018). "Review: In 'They Remain,' Scientists Investigate the Site of a Cult Massacre (Published 2018)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
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    "'Russian Doll' star Rebecca Henderson dishes on how it was working with Greta Lee and Natasha Lyonne". meaww.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
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    "Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on Lizzy, Love and Working With Her Wife". Autostraddle. February 21, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
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    D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 8, 2019). "Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Beverly D'Angelo & More Move Into Amblin Partners' 'The Good House'". Deadline. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
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    Otterson, Joe (February 26, 2021). "Freeform Orders Comedy Series 'Single Drunk Female' Starring Ally Sheedy, Sofia Black-D'Elia". Variety. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
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    N'Duka, Amanda (April 5, 2021). "'Sex Appeal': Margaret Cho, Skai Jackson, Paris Jackson & More Join Hulu Comedy From American High". Deadline. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
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    Editors, American Theatre (June 1, 2015). "'Hamilton' and 'Curious Incident' Win Big at 2015 Drama Desk Awards". AMERICAN THEATRE. Retrieved January 7, 2021. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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    "Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on Lizzy, Love and Working With Her Wife". Autostraddle. February 21, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
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    Bendix, Trish (February 11, 2019). "The Queer Wives Who Helped Make "Russian Doll" Tell All". them. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
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    Menza, Kaitlin (November 30, 2017). "A Cozy Celebration in Manhattan". The Cut. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
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    Paiella, Gabriella (February 12, 2019). "A Russian Doll Star on Acting in Her Wife's Breakout TV Hit". The Cut. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
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