Heather Locklear made headlines again just recently after keeping out of the spotlight. The longtime actress, known for her roles in several TV dramas, talked about her career journey at a fan conference. One of her biggest breaks came from Melrose Place, where she played Amanda Woodward.
Her character was introduced in early 1993, months after the show first aired. By season two, she became a main cast member and quickly turned into a strong character with dramatic storylines, helping Locklear stand out on the show.
Heather Locklear spoke about ‘Melrose Place’ at Calgary Expo
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At the Calgary Expo in Canada, Locklear joined a discussion panel where she talked about her work on TV. She mentioned her roles on other shows like Dynasty, Spin City, and T.J. Hooker. However, Melrose Place remained the focus of the conversation. The show aired from 1992 to 1999 and featured a large cast, including Jack Wagner, Laura Leighton, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Daphne Zuniga, and others.
The series received five Golden Globe nominations, including one for Locklear in the Best Actress category. At the event, Locklear told fans that Melrose Place was a major part of her career. She spoke openly about how she became involved with the show and how the character of Amanda became such an important figure. Her session gave fans a rare look back at how the show was made and what it was like to work on it.
Heather Locklear would have turned down ‘Melrose Place’ if she knew the show was struggling
Locklear recently joined her former co-stars on a podcast called Still The Place. During the episode, they talked about how she joined the show in the first season when ratings were low. At the time, the producers were hoping her addition would bring more viewers.
Locklear admitted she didn’t know the show was having trouble. She said that if she had known it was not doing well, she probably wouldn’t have accepted the role. Still, her role helped improve the show’s success, even if that wasn’t her plan.