Melissa Joan Hart made her first national television commercial at age
three for a bathtub toy called "Splashy." She made her Broadway debut opposite Martin Sheen in "The Crucible" as an understudy for three of the young girls. Melissa starred opposite William Hurt in the Circle Repertory
production of "Beside Herself" and in Circle Rep's "Imagining Brad". She also appeared in the hit
Off-Broadway production of "The Vagina Monologues". Melissa first made her
mark in television playing the title role in Nickelodeon's
"Clarissa Explains It All". In addition to "Sabrina, the
Teenage Witch," Melissa has appeared on such series as "Just Shoot Me" and "That 70's Show".
Melissa and Paula Hart's production company, Hartbreak
Films is known for producing quality family entertainment. She put on her dancing shoes in 2009 when she was paired up with dancing pro Mark Ballas in "Dancing With the Stars".
Melissa works actively for a variety of charities, most particularly those that benefit children. Lupus LA, however, is one of Melissa's favorites. Lupus LA, the West Coast division of the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation,
promotes lupus research, awareness, and education, and serves the needs
of people with lupus and their families in Los Angeles County. You can find their main website here
Melissa's fans can help join Lupus LA in their mission several different ways:
Get involved: Lupus LA is always looking for people in the lupus community to get involved. You can fill out a survey
hereLearn: While lupus is widespread, awareness and accurate knowledge about it lag behind many other illnesses. Knowledge is power. Learn more about lupus
hereDonate: Your generous contribution will not only help to provide services
for people with lupus and their families, but it will also help
increase public awareness of lupus, provide lupus education, and fund
research leading to new lupus treatments and, ultimately, a cure for
the disease. You can donate
here(Content courtesy of Melissa Joan Hart and lupusla.org)