Vinessa Shaw is an American actress. On House, M.D., she portrayed short lived fellow Dr. Kelly Benedict in the Season 7 episode Massage Therapy. Shaw has an impressive resume since her initial appearance at the age of 6 in Home Sweet Home. She has had featured roles in Ladybugs, Hocus Pocus, Eyes Wide Shut, Corky Romano, 40 Days and 40 Nights, Bereft, The Hills Have Eyes, 3:10 to Yuma, Two Lovers, Garden Party, Stag Night, Big Miracle and Vegas.