FUN FACT
Tiles of Claudia’s engraved name and that of her store, Armani Wells are now located on Mars as part of the NASA Mars InSight mission making Claudia’s name and store reside on the surface of Mars for all time. Separately, four of Ms. Wells’ personal items consisting of BTTF-related items and a photo of her with her PhD dad were inside the NASA Orion shuttle which orbited the Earth in less than five hours and landed off the coast of San Diego in 2014.
ABOUT CLAUDIA
Claudia Wells is an actress, entrepreneur, speaker, and community advocate best known worldwide for her iconic role as Jennifer Parker, Michael J. Fox’s girlfriend in the beloved 1985 blockbuster Back to the Future. Her unforgettable performance secured her place in cinematic history and introduced her to generations of fans around the globe.
A versatile performer with a career spanning film, television, theater, and opera, Wells has amassed more than 60 acting credits. Her notable work includes starring roles in the Emmy Award-winning television movie Babies Having Babies, the television adaptation of Fast Times at Ridgemont High as Linda Barrett, Herbie, the Love Bug alongside Dean Jones, and Stop the Madness, the nationally recognized anti-drug music video campaign produced in partnership with the Reagan Administration and the Entertainment Industry Council. Her work in family entertainment and television made her a familiar face to audiences throughout the 1980s and beyond.
Wells’ passion for performing began in San Francisco, where she was a founding member of the San Francisco Girls Chorus. She appeared in principal children’s roles in numerous operas, sharing the stage with legendary artists including Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, and Montserrat Caballé. Although she stepped away from acting for a period to care for her mother during her battle with cancer, she later returned to the industry with a renewed passion for storytelling and continues to pursue meaningful and challenging roles that push creative boundaries.
Beyond the entertainment industry, Wells is a respected entrepreneur and pioneer in the luxury resale market. In 1991, she founded Armani Wells, a luxury men’s resale boutique in Studio City, California. More than three decades later, she remains actively involved in the business, personally curating inventory and helping clients look and feel their best. Her commitment to quality, sustainability, and treating every customer with dignity and respect has made Armani Wells a destination for discerning shoppers from around the world.
Wells also carries forward a distinguished San Francisco family legacy dating back to 1851. She is the daughter of Dr. Donald Heyneman, an internationally recognized parasitologist, epidemiologist, and public-health educator whose work influenced global health initiatives and medical education.
Guided by her faith and a deep commitment to service, Wells dedicates her time to charitable causes, mentorship, speaking engagements, fan conventions, and community outreach. Whether appearing on screen, inspiring audiences from the stage, or connecting with fans worldwide, she remains grateful for the enduring love and support she has received through her role in Back to the Future while embracing the exciting opportunities that continue to shape the next chapter of her career.
For more information, visit ClaudiaWells.com and ArmaniWells.com. For media inquiries, bookings, speaking engagements, or appearances, please contact her manager, Peter Scott, at PS@Torque-Entertainment.com.