Shelley Hennig is an American actress and former beauty pageant winner, born on January 2, 1987, in Metairie, Louisiana. She first gained fame when she won the title of Miss Teen USA in 2004. Hennig transitioned into acting and became well known for her role as Stephanie Johnson on the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives, which earned her two Daytime Emmy nominations. Hennig is also recognized for her roles in popular TV series like Teen Wolf, where she portrayed Malia Tate, and in the horror film Unfriended (2014). Her work in both film and television highlights her versatility as an actress, with performances in dramas, supernatural series, and thrillers.