Elaine had a recurring role in the series Get Smart in 1995 as Agent 66. She starred in the series The Chronicle from 2001 to 2002 as Kristen Martin. From 2003 to 2005 she played Ms. Lischak in Joan of Arcadia. Hendrix has appeared in the films The Parent Trap, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Superstar, and Inspector Gadget 2. Hendrix was Best Actress at the Albuquerque Duke City Shootout in 2008. She is a spokesperson for In Defense of Animals and participates in Pets 90210 adoption events. She is the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the non-profit Animal Rescue Corps.