Elise Neal arriving at TYSON Premiere at Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles April 16, 2009. Elise Neal (born March 14, 1966) is an American film and television actress. Neal has demonstrated her versatility in roles from Hustle and Flow to the cult horror classic Scream 2. She has worked with such acclaimed directorsproducers such as John Singleton, Brian DePalma, Steven Spielberg and Craig Brewer.