A well-known American actress, model, entertainment reporter, and television host, Samantha Harris has appeared in a number of film and television projects.
Her role as Tom Bergeron’s co-host on Dancing with the Stars from seasons two through nine brought her the most notoriety.
Harris has acted in a number of films and TV shows, including Reefer Madness, Beautiful, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Surviving Gilligan’s Island, D3: The Mighty Ducks, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. She also made her Broadway debut in 2009 in Chicago as the show’s lead, Roxie Hart.
Harris, a seasoned model, has graced the covers of periodicals like Muscle & Fitness: HERS, FHM, SELF, and SHAPE.
She has also represented Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula as a brand ambassador, and in 2007 and 2008, she won consecutive Crown Awards for “Best Hairstyle on Television.”
In 2005, Harris wed Michael Hess, and the two of them went on to have two daughters. Harris was unable to watch the premiere of Dancing with the Stars season five since she gave birth to their first daughter in 2007.
She returned to the program in October 2007 after Drew Lachey filled in for the initial three weeks. Three years later, she gave birth to their second daughter.
Samantha Harris Parents: Meet Richard Shapiro, Bonnie Shapiro
Richard Shapiro and Bonnie (née Harris) Shapiro welcomed Samantha Harris into the world in Hopkins, Minnesota. Rock ‘n’ roll promoter Richard Shapiro and his wife Bonnie established King Richard’s Faire in 1982.
Bonnie is a dancer and Nancy’s sister, who also co-founded and produced King Richard’s Faire. Her family and friends are close to Harris, and they have always been there for her in both her personal and professional lives. Michael Hess and Harris are wed.