Melissa Joan Hart is an American actress best known for her roles in television. She gained popularity through her roles in comedy TV shows such as 'Clarissa Explains It All' and 'Melissa & Joey.' Born in Smithtown, New York, Hart started appearing in TV commercials from the age of four. Over the next few years, she played small roles in TV shows such as 'Kane & Abel', a TV miniseries and the soap opera 'Another World.' She gained popularity after she starred in the lead role in the TV comedy series 'Clarissa Explains It All'. The series was nominated for an Emmy. Hart's performance won her multiple Young Artist Awards. She also directed, produced as well as played the lead role in 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch'. The series was a huge success. Other works on television that gained her prominence include her role in the comedy television series 'Melissa & Joey'. Hart has acted in a few films as well. She played the lead role in the Christian film 'God's Not Dead 2'. The film was a commercial success. Other than acting, she also owns a fashion line 'King of Harts', which she started along with her husband. She had also opened a Candy shop named Sweetharts. It was closed down after allegations of wrongful termination and racial discrimination.