Trivia

She was married to NFL football player, Sean Bennett, of the New York Giants. The pair split shortly after college.

Shelley Bennett was the longtime handler of Steven Spielberg father, Arnold Spielberg, and mother, Leah Adler, and now The Fabelmans (2022) is a semi-autobiography based on Spielberg's own childhood growing up in post-war Arizona, from age seven to eighteen starring Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen.

Accomplished artist.

Received academic honors at Heritage Hills High School in Lincoln City, Indiana (nearby hometown of Florence Henderson).

Levi's commercial shot outside of Madison Square Garden was the first job booked after moving to New York.

While hanging out with high school friends visiting from Santa Claus, Indiana - she won the "Showcase Showdown" on Bob Barker's "The Price is Right!" in Los Angeles, California in February of 2005.

Served as an American ambassador and juror for the 19th Cairo International Film Festival for Children from March 5-13th of 2009.

Is also a stand up comedian.

Selected to serve on the nominating committee for the 2013 SAG awards.

Shelley Bennett is in the process of receiving her Ph.D. in Rehabilitation and Movement Science specializing in Performing Arts and Mental Health.

Former partner Jeff Cohen from The Goonies (1985)(2012-2014). Also serves as her entertainment attorney.

Her daughter's Godfather is Steven Spielberg late father who is portrayed by Paul Dano in the semi autobiographical film "The Fabelmans (2022)".