Melanie Shatner

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Melanie Shatner
Born Melanie Ann Shatner
August 1, 1964 (1964-08-01) (age 45)
Other names Melanie Gretsch
Spouse(s) Joel Gretsch (September 5, 1999-present)
Children Kaya and Willow Gretsch
Parents William Shatner and his first wife Gloria Rand
Relatives Lisabeth Mary (Sister)
Leslie Carol (Sister)

Melanie Ann Gretsch (née Shatner) (born August 1, 1964) is the youngest of the three daughters of Star Trek actor William Shatner and his first wife Gloria Rand. She married actor Joel Gretsch in 1999 and has two daughters, Kaya and Willow.

She had a minor role in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier as the yeoman who brings Kirk (William Shatner) his jacket when he enters the bridge as well as, later, a malfunctioning device into which he attempts to record his Captain's log, as well as a major role in the Full Moon Features films Subspecies film series as Becky Morgan, sister of the protagonist, Michelle Morgan.

From 1989 to 1998, Melanie pursued a career as an actress and is now the proprietor of Dari, an upscale women's clothing boutique. She currently resides in Sherman Oaks.

Melanie's best friend is the actress Kristin Davis, who plays Charlotte York Goldenblatt in Sex and the City.

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