Heather Locklear

Heather Deen Locklear (born September 25, 1961)[1] is an American actress. Her first major television role was the part of Sammy Jo Carrington on Dynastyfrom 1981 to 1989, which began her longtime collaboration with producer Aaron Spelling. She is also known for her role as Amanda Woodward on Melrose Place(1993–99), for which she received four consecutive Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress – Television Series Drama. Her other notable television roles include Officer Stacy Sheridan on T. J. Hooker (1982–86), and Caitlin Moore on Spin City (1999–2002), for which she earned a further two Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy. She had a recurring role on the TV Land sitcom Hot in Cleveland and a main role on the TNT drama-comedy television series Franklin & Bash in 2013.
Locklear's notable film roles include the science-fiction thriller Firestarter (1984), the action comedy Money Talks (1997), the live-action/animated comedyLooney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), and the romantic comedy The Perfect Man (2005).
== Early life ==
Locklear was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Diane, a production executive, and William Locklear, a UCLA administrator.[1][2] Her father was a Colonel in the United States Marine Corps.[3]
== Career ==
Locklear attended UCLA, and pledged Chi Omega and Delta Delta Delta, but was never initiated into either sorority. While at UCLA, she began modeling and working in commercials for the school store. She made her earliest screen appearances in the early 1980s with small roles in episodes of CHiPs, 240-Robert, and Eight Is Enough, before beginning a long-term collaboration with Aaron Spelling. Spelling cast her in the role of Sammy Jo Dean during the second season of his TV series Dynasty, and the following year, he cast her in the cop show T.J. Hooker with William Shatner. Until the mid-1980s, Locklear appeared as a series regular on T.J. Hooker, while making semiregular appearances on Dynasty. After T.J. Hooker ended in 1986, she became a full-time cast member on Dynasty until its cancellation in 1989. In 1991, the cast of Dynasty (including Locklear) reconvened for the four-hour miniseries Dynasty: The Reunion.
Following Dynasty, Locklear had a starring role in the movie The Return of Swamp Thing (for which she won the satirical Razzie Award for Worst Actress[4]) and also starred in the short-lived sitcom Going Places.
In 1993, she began playing what was another of her best-known roles, that of Amanda Woodward on Aaron Spelling's drama series Melrose Place, which was a spin-off of Beverly Hills, 90210. Spelling originally signed Locklear for a limited four-episode run, the first of which aired on January 27, 1993. Locklear became a full-time cast member (though she continued to be billed as "Special Guest Star" in the opening credits) until its cancellation in 1999. Throughout her career, Locklear has appeared in eight television productions made by Aaron Spelling, these being Dynasty, T. J. Hooker, Matt Houston, Fantasy Island, The Love Boat, Hotel, Melrose Place, and the made-for-TV movie Rich Men, Single Women.
Locklear was the guest host on Saturday Night Live on May 14, 1994. Two of her best-known skits included her as an elderly Jewish woman on Coffee Talk with Mike Myers, and her acting as Amanda Woodward in a Wayne's World skit with Myers, Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, and Phil Hartman, where Wayne has a dream that he is a character on Melrose Place. Locklear also made a cameo in Wayne's World 2 in 1993. In 1996, she appeared as the main guest on Muppets Tonight, performing in a muppet-style spoof of Melrose entitled "Muppet Heights". Locklear was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine on May 19, 1994, as Melrose Place reached the height of its popularity.[5] She was named one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People twice, first in 1994,[6] and again in 2001.[7] She was also the subject of a Lifetime Intimate Portrait special, and of an E! True Hollywood Story special.
After Melrose Place ended in 1999, Locklear was cast in the sitcom Spin City(initially opposite Michael J. Fox and later opposite Charlie Sheen). The series ended in 2002, but Locklear earned two Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Actress in a Television Series – Comedy. In 2002, Locklear had a brief recurring role on the sitcom Scrubs. In 2003, she starred in a pilot for her own comedy series, Once Around the Park, but this was unsuccessful. The same year, Locklear appeared in the theatrical film Uptown Girls. In 2004, Locklear made a guest appearance on the sitcom Two and a Half Men, which starred her former Spin City co-star Charlie Sheen. She then starred in the short-lived television drama series LAX set in the airport of the same name. She was also executive producer on the series, but it was cancelled after 11 episodes. In 2005, Locklear appeared in the theatrical film The Perfect Man with Hilary Duff. The same year, she had a brief recurring role on the series Boston Legal, which starred her former T. J. Hooker co-star William Shatner. She was also featured in a Biography Channel special. In 2006, Locklear starred in another television pilot, Women of a Certain Age, but this was unsuccessful. She appeared in the music video for country singer Toby Keith's single "Crash Here Tonight" that same year.
In 2007, Locklear made another pilot for ABC, See Jayne Run, about a business woman who juggles a career with single motherhood, but this was also unsuccessful. She guest-starred on the series Hannah Montana and in the sitcom Rules of Engagement, and was placed 25th on TV Guide andEntertainment Weekly's "100 Greatest TV Icons" list.[8]
In 2009, Locklear joined the cast of The CW's updated version of Melrose Place. Beginning on November 17, 2009, she reprised her role as Amanda Woodward and appeared in eight episodes. Ten years after the end of the original Melrose Place, Amanda Woodward is now a partner in a public relations firm, and is both mentor and tormentor to a young underling, Ella, played by Katie Cassidy.[9]However, despite Locklear's appearances (along with various other original series regulars), the new show was not a ratings success and was cancelled after one season.[10] In 2011, Locklear starred in the television movie He Loves Me on the Lifetime Channel.[11]
In 2012, Locklear began appearing in a recurring role on the TV Land comedy series Hot in Cleveland. In 2013, she became a regular on the comedy-drama Franklin & Bash. In 2014, Locklear featured in a public service announcementtitled "We Are, Sarah Jones" in memory of camera assistant Sarah Jones, who was killed in an accident on the set of Midnight Rider on February 20, 2014.[12]
In 2016, Locklear appeared in the television movie The Game of Love which aired on UP on May 15, 2016.[13][14] Later in 2016, it was revealed that Locklear would be guest-starring in a recurring role in Tyler Perry's drama, Too Close to Home on TLC.[15]
== Personal life ==
=== Relationships ===
Locklear was married to Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee from May 10, 1986, to 1993.[16] After their divorce, she married Bon Jovi guitarist Richard Sambora on December 17, 1994, in Paris.[17] She gave birth to their only child, daughter Ava Elizabeth Locklear(who would later play "Charlie Duncan, 14-15 Years" in 2013) on October 4, 1997.[18] Locklear filed for divorce from Sambora in February 2006. The following month Sambora filed for joint custodyof their daughter and enforcement of a prenuptial agreement. Their divorce was finalized in April 2007.[19] In the same month, Locklear began a relationship with fellow Melrose Place alum Jack Wagner.[20] In August 2011, Locklear and Wagner announced they were engaged.[21] The couple called off their engagement by that November.[22]
=== Legal troubles ===
In March 2008, a 9-1-1 call was made by someone who claimed to be Locklear's doctor, who said that Locklear was trying to commit suicide.[23][24][25] Emergency responders were dispatched to Locklear's home. Her publicist later said that Locklear had never requested any medical assistance and the Ventura County Sheriff's Department later stated that no further action was taken once they arrived at Locklear's Westlake Village home, as she appeared to be fine. They did, however, state that they believed the call to be genuine. On June 24, 2008, she checked into a medical facility in Arizona for psychological ailments including anxiety and depression, and requested an in-depth evaluation of her medication to receive proper diagnosis and treatment.[26] Her agent confirmed that she was suffering from anxiety and depression.[27] On July 23, 2008, Locklear returned home after four weeks of treatment at the facility.[28]
In September 2008, Locklear was pulled over and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence by a California Highway Patrol officer just outside Santa Barbara after she was seen driving erratically.[29] Police had been tipped off about Locklear's driving by Jill Ishkanian, a former reporter and editor at Us Weekly magazine, who saw Locklear outside a market in Montecito, California. Ishkanian photographed the incident and then sold the photos to celebrity news website TMZ.com for $27,500, though she claims it was entirely a chance meeting and denies following Locklear or setting her up to obtain photographs. Locklear was formally charged on November 17, 2008, with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence.[30] A blood test detected no alcohol or illegal narcotics, but Santa Barbara County Deputy District Attorney Lee Carter stated that they believe the prescription medications she consumed for her anxiety and depression "could have impaired her ability to safely drive a motor vehicle".[31] On January 2, 2009, Locklear pleaded no contest to reckless driving, and in return the district attorney dismissed the DUI charges. Locklear was sentenced to three years of informal probation, a DMV driver safety class, and a $700 fine.[32]
On January 12, 2012, Locklear's sister called 9-1-1 when she believed Locklear was in danger after reportedly taking prescription drugs and alcohol. Emergency personnel responded and Locklear was taken to Los Robles Hospital in Thousand Oaks, California, but was reported to be out of danger the following day.[33]
In February 2018, Locklear was arrested for domestic violence and battery against a police officer. She was charged with one felony count of domestic violence and three misdemeanor counts of battery on a police officer. As deputies arrived at her Thousand Oaks home, she allegedly kicked three of the arresting sheriff deputies and told the deputies she would shoot at them if they ever came into her home again. According to audio of the 911 call, Locklear’s brother called the police after coming to her home, where he found Locklear and her boyfriend arguing. Locklear was released on a $20,000 bond just before 6 a.m. the next day. Heather's boyfriend, former American Motorcycle Associationmotocross racer Chris Heisser, was arrested on a driving under the influence charge in Thousand Oaks, hours after Locklear had been taken into custody. After obtaining a warrant, police searched her home for a weapon on March 12 but found none.[34]
On June 24, 2018, Locklear was arrested again, this time for two misdemeanor counts of battery.[35]
On Nov 1, 2018, TMZ reported that Locklear was now facing charges related to the June 24, 2018 incident regarding an EMT. Jennifer Hayn-Hiton, mother of 3, claims that Heather put her out of work and wished death on her 3 kids by AIDS.
=== Health ===
In June 2018, Locklear was reportedly hospitalized for psychiatric evaluation after a family member contacted authorities to advise that she was threatening suicide.[36] On June 25, 2018, after being released on bail for charges of battery, Locklear was hospitalized in a suspected case of overdose.[37]
== Awards and nominations ==
Year	Association 	Category 	Nominated work 	Result
1989	Golden Raspberry Awards 	Worst Actress[4] 	The Return of Swamp Thing	Won
1994	Golden Globe Awards 	Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series 	Melrose Place 	Nominated
1994	First Americans in the Arts	Best Actress in a Television Series[citation needed] 	Melrose Place 	Won
1995	Golden Globe Awards 	Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series 	Melrose Place 	Nominated
1996	Golden Globe Awards 	Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series 	Melrose Place 	Nominated
1997	Golden Globe Awards 	Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series 	Melrose Place 	Nominated
2000	Golden Globe Awards 	Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy	Spin City 	Nominated
2002	Golden Globe Awards 	Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy	Spin City 	Nominated
2004	TV Land Awards 	Favorite Teen Dream – Female[citation needed] 	Melrose Place 	Won (5th place)
== Filmography ==
=== Television ===
Year 	Title 	Role 	Notes 	Episode(s) 	Viewers (in million)
1980 	CHiPs 	Teenager 	TV Series 	"Satan's Angels" 	N/A
1981 	240-Robert 	Jean 	TV Series 	"Hostages" 	N/A
1981 	Eight is Enough 	Ingrid 	TV Series 	"Yet Another Seven Days in February" 	N/A
1981 	Twirl 	Cherie Sanders 	TV Movie 	N/A 	
1981–1989	Dynasty 	Sammy Jo Carrington 	TV Series 	127 episodes (Recurring S2–5; Main S6–9) 	Here
1982 	The Fall Guy 	June Edwards 	TV Series 	"Scavenger Hunt" 	N/A
1982 	Fantasy Island 	Lorraine Wentworth 	TV Series 	"Thank God, I'm a Country Girl" 	N/A
1982 	Matt Houston 	Cindy McNichol 	TV Series 	"Stop the Presses" 	N/A
1982–1986	T. J. Hooker 	Officer Stacy Sheridan 	TV Series 	84 episodes (Main S2–5) 	N/A
1983 	Tales of the Unexpected 	Pat Ward 	TV Series 	"Youth from Vienna" 	N/A
1983 	Hotel 	Miranda Harding 	TV Series 	"Choices" 	N/A
1983 	The Love Boat 	Patti Samuels 	Tv Series 	"Youth Takes a Holiday/Don't Leave Home Without It/Prisoner of Love" 	N/A
1983 	The Fall Guy 	Paige Connally 	TV Series 	"Just a Small Circle of Friends" 	N/A
1984 	City Killer 	Andrea McKnight 	TV Movie 	 	
1988 	Rock 'n' Roll Mom 	Darcy X 	TV Movie 	 	
1990 	Jury Duty: The Comedy 	Rita Burwald 	TV Movie 	 	
1990 	Rich Men, Single Women 	Tori 	TV Movie 	 	
1990–1991	Going Places 	Alexandra "Alex" Burton 	TV Series 	19 episodes (Main) 	N/A
1991 	Dynasty: The Reunion 	Sammy Jo Carrington 	Miniseries	 	16.8 (Part 1) ; 15.3 (Part 2)[38][better source needed]
1991 	Her Wicked Ways 	Melody Shepherd 	TV Movie 	 	24.5[39]
1992 	Batman: The Animated Series	Lisa Clark (voice) 	TV Series 	"Prophecy of Doom" 	
1992 	Body Language 	Betsy 	TV Movie 	 	
1992 	Highway Heartbreaker 	Alex 	TV Movie 	 	22.5[40]
1992 	Illusions 	Jan Sanderson 	TV Movie 	 	
1993–1999	Melrose Place 	Amanda Woodward 	TV Series 	199 episodes (Recurring S1; Main S2–7) 	Here
1993 	Fade to Black 	Victoria 	TV Movie 	 	
1995 	Texas Justice 	Priscilla Davis 	Miniseries	 	24.7 (Part 1) ; 21.4 (Part 2)[41]
1996 	Shattered Mind 	Suzy / Bonnie / Ginger / Victoria / D.J.	TV Movie 	 	17.4[42]
1997 	Muppets Tonight 	Herself 	TV Series 	Guest star 	
1999–2002	Spin City 	Caitlin Moore 	TV Series 	71 episodes (Main S4–6) 	
2000 	King of the Hill 	Peggy Donovan (voice) 	TV Series 	"Old Glory" 	
2002 	Ally McBeal 	Nicole Naples 	TV Series 	"Tom Dooley" 	8.1[43]
2002 	Scrubs 	Julie Keaton 	TV Series 	"My First Step" ; "My Fruit Cups" 	17.5 ; 19.9[44]
2003 	Once Around the Park 	Alex Wingfield 	TV Series 	Pilot 	
2004 	Two and a Half Men 	Laura Lang 	TV Series 	"No Sniffing, No Wowing" 	16.2[45]
2004–2005	LAX 	Harley Random 	TV Series 	11 episodes (Main) 	
2005 	Boston Legal 	Kelly Nolan 	TV Series 	"The Black Widow" ; "Shadenfreude" 	12.4 ; 11.8
2006 	Women of a Certain Age 	Barb 	TV Series 	Pilot 	
2007 	Angels Fall 	Reese Gilmore 	TV Movie 	 	5.0[46]
2007 	Hannah Montana 	Heather Truscott 	TV Series 	"Lilly's Mom Has Got It Goin' On" 	
2007 	Rules of Engagement 	Barbara 	TV Series 	"Audrey's Sister" ; "Engagement Party" 	10.1 ; 10.8[47]
2007 	See Jayne Run 	Jayne Doherty 	TV Series 	Pilot 	
2008 	Flirting with Forty 	Jackie Laurens 	TV Movie 	 	4.0[48]
2009–2010	Melrose Place 	Amanda Woodward 	TV Series 	8 episodes 	Here[49][better source needed]
2011 	He Loves Me 	Laura 	TV Movie 	 	N/A
2012–2013	Hot in Cleveland 	Chloe 	TV Series 	"That Changes Everything" ; "A Midwinter Night's Sex Comedy" ; "Cleveland Fantasy Con"	N/A
2013 	Franklin & Bash 	Rachel King 	TV Series 	10 episodes (Main S3) 	Here
2016 	The Game of Love 	Frankie 	TV Movie 	 	
2016–2017	Too Close to Home 	The First Lady 	TV Series 	8 episodes (Recurring S1-2) 	Here
2017 	Fresh Off the Boat 	Sarah 	TV Series 	"The Gloves Are Off" 	3.85[50]
=== Film ===
Year	Title 	Role 	Studio 	USA Gross[51]	Worldwide Gross[51]
1984	Firestarter 	Victoria 'Vicky' Tomlinson McGee	Universal 	$17,080,167 	
1989	The Return of Swamp Thing 	Abigail "Abby" Arcane 	Lightyear Entertainment 	$192,816 	
1991	The Big Slice 	Tanya 	SC Entertainment International 	N/A 	
1993	Wayne's World 2 	Herself (cameo) 	Paramount 	$48,197,805 	
1996	The First Wives Club 	Sharon Griffin (cameo) 	Paramount 	$105,489,203 	$181,489,203
1997	Double Tap 	Agent Katherine Hanson 	HBO 	N/A 	
1997	Money Talks 	Grace Cipriani 	New Line 	$40,922,619 	$48,407,611
2003	Looney Tunes: Back in Action	Dusty Tails 	WB 	$20,991,364 	$68,514,844
2003	Uptown Girls 	Roma Schleine 	MGM 	$37,182,494 	$44,617,342
2005	The Perfect Man 	Jean Hamilton 	Universal 	$16,535,005 	$19,770,475
2006	Game of Life 	Irene 	Mesquite Entertainment Group 	N/A 	
2009	Flying By 	Pamela 	ARTE & Encore Partners 	N/A 	
2013	Scary Movie 5 	Barbara 	Dimension Films & DZE and Brad Grey Pictures	$32,015,787 	$78,378,744