WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Actress Elaine Hendrix says she was “honored” and surprised when she learned she would serve as the 2026 Queen Azalea for the North Carolina Azalea Festival.
Hendrix, known for roles in films including The Parent Trap and Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, will take part in several events during the 79th annual festival in Wilmington, scheduled for April 8–12.
Speaking in an interview with WWAY, Hendrix said she previously attended the festival as part of the celebrity court and did not expect to be asked to serve as queen…