Heather Hemmens
Biography
Heather Hemmens is an American actress who has also worked as a film director and producer. In her acting career she is most recognized for her television work, particularly for portraying Marlee Holmes on the OWN soap opera If Loving You Is Wrong. She also played the role of Alice Verdura in the college cheerleading series Hellcats, which aired on The CW network. Hemmens’s contributions span both performance and behind‑the‑scenes roles in the entertainment industry, reflecting a multifaceted involvement in film and television production. Her career highlights demonstrate a focus on dramatic series that have been broadcast on major American cable and broadcast networks.
Career overview
Heather Hemmens is an American actress, film director and producer. Her professional work in the entertainment industry includes both on‑screen performance and behind‑the‑camera responsibilities, reflecting a versatile engagement with film and television production. Hemmens has focused much of her acting career on television series, where she has taken on prominent, recurring characters that have defined her public profile. Her dual experience as a director and producer complements her acting work, allowing her to contribute to projects from conception through execution.
She is best known for starring as Marcie Holmes on the Oprah Winfrey Network’s soap opera If Loving You Is Wrong. In that series, Hemmens portrayed Marcie Holmes, a central figure whose personal and romantic decisions drive key plotlines within the show’s exploration of love, infidelity, and family dynamics. The character of Marcie Holmes placed Hemmens at the heart of the narrative, interacting with a cast of characters whose intertwined relationships form the core of the soap opera’s dramatic tension.
Hemmens also achieved notable visibility as Alice Verdura on The CW’s college cheerleading series Hellcats. As Alice, she played a member of a competitive cheer squad, contributing to the show’s depiction of collegiate athletics, teamwork, and the personal ambitions of young adults navigating both sport and education. The Hellcats series highlighted the challenges and camaraderie of college cheerleaders, and Hemmens’s portrayal of Alice Verdura added depth to the ensemble, underscoring themes of perseverance and personal growth.
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- Texas Two-Step (2026) as Olivia
- Christmas at Sea (2025) as Self
- The Snow Must Go On (2025) as Lilly-Anne Brigente
- Christmas Under the Lights (2024) as Emily
- The Groomsmen: First Look (2024) as Chelsea
- A Pinch of Portugal (2023) as Anna
- Come Fly with Me (2023) as Capt. Emma Fitzgerald
- Caribbean Summer (2022) as Jade
- Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! (2021)
- Christmas in My Heart (2021) as Beth Hendricks
- Roswell, New Mexico (2019) as Maria DeLuca
- Roswell, New Mexico (2019) Director
- Love, Take Two (2019) as Lily Bellenger
- Yellowstone (2018) as Melody Prescott
- Tyler Perry's If Loving You Is Wrong (2014) as Marcie
- Complicity (2013) as Kimberly
- Rise of the Zombies (2012) as Ashley
- 3 Musketeers (2011) as Alexandra D'Artangan
- Hellcats (2010) as Alice Verdura
- The Vampire Diaries (2009) as Maggie James
- The Candy Shop (2008) as Yanni
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Sasha
- The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) as Girl #1
- Pop Rocks (2004) as Groupie #1
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Stephanie Bennett
- Without a Trace (2002) as Freddy