Rachel Blanchard

Biography

Rachel Elise Blanchard, born on March 19, 1976, is a talented Canadian actress known for her diverse roles across television. She first captured audiences’ attention at a young age, starring as Melanie Schlegel in the Canadian children's series The Kids of Degrassi Street. Blanchard's career kickstarted with a memorable McDonald's commercial, paving the way for her future successes.

Over the years, she has appeared in numerous notable productions, including playing Debi, Suzanne McCullough's daughter, in the series War of the Worlds, and Kristen in the spooky anthology series Are You Afraid of the Dark? She is perhaps best recognized for her portrayal of Cher Horowitz in the TV adaptation of Clueless, a character originally brought to life by Alicia Silverstone in the iconic 1995 film. From 2002 to 2004, she took on the role of Roxanne in the popular family drama 7th Heaven.

Blanchard gained further acclaim for her role as Nancy, the American girlfriend of Jeremy Usborne in the acclaimed British sitcom Peep Show, appearing in both the second and fourth series. She also featured as Sally in HBO's Flight of the Conchords and had a significant role in the first season of FX's Fargo in 2014. Since 2016, she has starred as Emma Trakarsky in the comedy-drama You Me Her, exploring a polyamorous relationship. In 2011, she won the Gemini Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Call Me Fitz.