A flexible and collapsible stand and shoulder rest for a portable electronic device is provided, the stand and shoulder rest comprising a base plate securely attached with a back surface of a portable electronic device and a flexible top plate securely attached with a center portion of the base plate such that one or both end portions of the top plate can bend away from the base plate into a curved position, the end portions secured in the curved position by slidable support mounts which slide out from the base plate as the top plate bends into the curved position.