[Of Yugoslavian-German-Irish-Native American heritage, she was raised in Kinnelon, NJ, the daughter of Dr. Salvatore Benanti, a psychotherapist, and the former Linda Wonneberger, who's Laura's vocal coach. Younger sister Mariel is a sophomore (and psych major) at Philadelphia's St. Joseph's University.] I love her! ... She's wonderful, so bright, and so athletic the most generous person. I constantly try to be more like her.

Laura Benanti

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