Wendy Moniz

Wendy Moniz, born on January 19, 1969, is a distinguished American television actress. She is known for several roles, including Dinah Marler in the CBS soap opera Guiding Light, Rachel McCabe in Nash Bridges, and Louisa Archer in The Guardian. Her career took a leap from 2013 to 2014 when she starred as Elaine McAllister in the ABC drama series Betrayal, and later on Yellowstone, as Governor Lynelle Perry from 2018 to 2024. Her talent didn't stop there as she also had a recurring role as Laura Moretti in the award-winning series, House of Cards from 2015 to 2016. Moniz began her journey in television with the CBS daytime soap opera Guiding Light as Dinah Marler. From 1995 to 1999, she was a regular star for the series and even managed to get nominated for two Soap Opera Digest Awards. She also guest-starred in 2000 and 2002. With a career spanning from 1995 to present, Wendy Moniz has proven her versatility and passion for acting in the film and television industry. As of her personal life, she is of Portuguese and Irish descent, and has two sons from her second marriage.