Heather Hemmens
An actress and director who built a steady career moving seamlessly between supernatural dramas, heartfelt comedies, and projects that put her behind the camera.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American actress, director·Birthday: July 10·Millennials
Biography
Heather Hemmens didn't burst onto the scene with a single star-making role; instead, she constructed a durable, versatile career brick by brick. Maine-born and LA-made, she first turned heads as the vibrant, sharp-tongued Alice on the short-lived CW series 'Hellcats.' That role established a pattern: Hemmens possesses a grounded, relatable energy that makes her equally convincing as a small-town waitress or an alien-hunting bartender. She spent five seasons delving into complex drama on OWN's 'If Loving You Is Wrong,' and later brought a modern warmth to Maria DeLuca in 'Roswell, New Mexico,' a character reimagined for a new generation. But her ambitions extend beyond acting. Hemmens has steadily moved into directing and producing, taking creative control of projects that speak to her. This dual-path career—starring in genre-spanning television while building her skills as a filmmaker—defines her as a modern Hollywood multitasker, more interested in sustained creative growth than fleeting fame.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Heather was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Heather Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Heather's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played a series regular role for five seasons as Marcie Holmes on the OWN drama 'If Loving You Is Wrong'.
- Starred as Maria DeLuca, a central character, in The CW's 'Roswell, New Mexico' for its four-season run.
- Directed episodes of television, including for the series 'Roswell, New Mexico'.
- Produced and starred in the film 'The Wedding Year' and directed the film 'One Night in San Diego'.
Did You Know?
She is a trained martial artist and has performed many of her own stunts.
She founded her own production company, Hemmens Productions.
She is an advocate for animal welfare and has worked with various rescue organizations.
She initially pursued a career in dance before transitioning to acting.
“I want to tell stories from both sides of the camera, to shape the whole picture.”
