Melissa Joan Hart is an American actress, producer, and director. She was born on April 18, 1976, in Smithtown, New York. Melissa is famous for her roles in TV shows like “Clarissa Explains It All,” “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” and “Melissa & Joey.” She also appeared in movies like “Drive Me Crazy” and “God’s Not Dead 2.”
Melissa’s parents are Paula Hart and William Hart. She has four siblings: Trisha, Elizabeth, Brian, and Emily. Her parents divorced, and she moved to New York City with her mother and siblings.
Melissa started her career at a young age, appearing in commercials and TV shows. She gained fame with “Clarissa Explains It All” on Nickelodeon. Later, she played Sabrina Spellman in “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.”
Afterwards, Melissa went to New York University but left to focus on her acting career. She directed her first film, “Mute,” in 2005. She also starred in TV movies like “Holiday in Handcuffs” and “My Fake Fiancé.”
In 2010, Melissa returned to TV with the sitcom “Melissa & Joey,” which ran until 2015. She continued acting in movies like “God’s Not Dead 2” and TV series like “No Good Nick.”
Melissa has been involved in various projects, including directing, writing a memoir called “Melissa Explains It All,” and attempting crowdfunding for a romantic comedy film.
Aside from her entertainment career, Melissa opened a candy shop called SweetHarts in 2009. She faced some challenges, but the store reopened before closing in 2015. She and her husband also started a fashion line called King of Harts in 2015.
In her personal life, Melissa married musician Mark Wilkerson in 2003. They have three sons and have moved to different places over the years, including Westport, Connecticut, Lake Tahoe, and Nashville.
Melissa is also known for her involvement in charity work. In 2021, she won $1 million for her chosen charity, Youth Villages, on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.
Melissa has shared her experiences and opinions on various topics, including her support for certain political candidates and her stance on issues like gun control. She actively participates in events like Moms Demand Action demonstrations.