Nicollette Sheridan rose to stardom as Paige Matheson on the beloved soap opera Knots Landing and later became a fan-favorite for her portrayal of the mischievous Edie Britt on Desperate Housewives. However, beyond her on-screen fame, Sheridan’s life has been marked by a series of high-profile relationships and personal challenges. Let’s take a closer look at her journey and how she’s doing today.
From Soap Opera Star to Hollywood Icon
Sheridan captivated audiences in the 1980s with her role as Paige Matheson on Knots Landing, a spinoff of the legendary series Dallas. Introduced in 1986, Sheridan’s character became a standout for her beauty, cunning, and layered personality.
“Paige is different. She’s strong, she’s ambitious, she’s bright, she’s mischievous,” Sheridan explained, reflecting on her iconic role.
Her performance earned her the 1990 Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actress and a spot on People magazine’s list of “50 Most Beautiful People.”
A Hollywood Upbringing
Born in England, Sheridan moved to the United States at age 10. Growing up in Hollywood with her mother, actress Sally Adams, and her mother’s partner, Telly Savalas (best known as Blofeld in the James Bond films), Sheridan faced challenges adapting to her new environment. Her British accent initially made her stand out, and she worked hard to adopt an American accent to fit in.
“All the kids used to make fun of [my accent], and I hated it. So I practiced every day talking with an American accent and pretty much mastered it,” she shared in an interview with the Tampa Bay Times in 1988.
Tumultuous Relationships
Sheridan’s personal life has been as eventful as her career. Her first marriage was to actor Harry Hamlin in 1991, but the union lasted only 11 months. Controversy arose when Hamlin’s second wife, Lisa Rinna, alleged on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills that Sheridan had an affair with singer Michael Bolton during their marriage—a claim Sheridan has repeatedly denied.
Following her divorce, Sheridan did date Michael Bolton, with the couple engaging in an on-again, off-again relationship that spanned nearly two decades. They reunited in 2005, became engaged in 2006, but ended their relationship in 2008.
Sheridan’s second marriage, to actor Aaron Phypers, was equally short-lived, lasting just six months. Interestingly, both Hamlin and Phypers later married stars of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, with Hamlin marrying Lisa Rinna and Phypers tying the knot with Denise Richards.
Challenges on Desperate Housewives
Sheridan’s time on Desperate Housewives ended abruptly when her character, Edie Britt, was unexpectedly killed off.
Sheridan alleged that her dismissal stemmed from a confrontation with the show’s creator, Marc Cherry, whom she accused of physical assault. Sheridan also claimed Cherry fostered a toxic work environment, but her lawsuit against him was ultimately dismissed in 2017.
Edie Britt’s departure left fans devastated, with many arguing the show was never the same without her.
A Shift in Focus
After her high-profile exit from Desperate Housewives, Sheridan stepped away from the limelight, focusing on smaller projects. She appeared in several Hallmark Channel films and joined the Dynasty reboot in 2017 as the iconic Alexis Carrington. However, she left the show in 2019 to prioritize her family, particularly her ailing mother.
“Working on the Dynasty reboot and reprising the iconic role of Alexis has been thoroughly enjoyable, but the chance to spend precious time with my terminally ill mother is more important to me right now,” Sheridan told TV Line.
Where Is She Now?
Today, Nicollette Sheridan continues to embrace a quieter life away from Hollywood’s hustle and bustle, focusing on what matters most to her.
What do you think about Nicollette Sheridan’s journey? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to share this story with fans who’d love to catch up on her incredible life and career!
Shaq speaks out after PDA photo of ‘his hands’ on influencer goes viral
The NBA Hall of Famer addressed the allegations in a manner characteristic of Shaq.
Shaq may be the man in the picture of an unidentified man holding a woman with his big hands, according to social media investigators.
Shaquille O’Neal, the NBA Hall of Famer, has since spoken out following the viral success of the endearing picture.
Maria Ozuna Teachey posted a photo of herself holding a very tall man who was hugging her from behind, but the selfie she took in the mirror left his head off.
The photo was captioned “Unapologetically us” by eachey. Guess who feet, guys? #loveyou.
Claimantly identifying themselves as the seven-foot-one-inch, 325-pound basketball icon, Shaq’s more than 200,000 strong Instagram followers instantly flooded her feed with comments.
“People on social media seem to think #Shaq has a new girlfriend,” wrote the popular social media account WorldStar when it published the image on its Instagram page.
The legendary former LA Lakers player remarked, “Nope not the kid.”
Then, in a hilarious turn of events, Shaq posted a video of himself with five women on his own Instagram account, writing, “Is this my girlfriend too? Trust me, I’ll let y’all know who my woman is. By the way, her name is Shaqirah.”
He also uploaded a video of himself lip-syncing to the iconic Training Day speech delivered by Denzel Washington, along with the message, “I’ll let you know when I fall in love.”
Although Teachey removed the post from her Instagram account a while ago, it remains on Facebook.
Since divorcing his ex-wife Shaunie Henderson, the founder and CEO of Amirah, Inc., the business behind Basketball Wives, in 2011, Shaq has been remarkably silent on the dating scene.
Together, the couple has five children: Shareef, Amirah, Me’arah, Shaqir, and Myles B. O’Neal, Shaunie’s step-son from a previous relationship. In addition, Shaq and his ex-girlfriend Arnetta Yardbourgh are the parents of Taahirah O’Neal, their daughter.
Shaq has been quiet about his current girlfriend despite a number of speculations circulating about her.
The Olympic gold champion, who once challenged Michael Phelps in a swimming competition, is unquestionably a sporting star.
The 15-time NBA All-Star finished the race in 23.14 seconds, while Phelps finished in 24.03 seconds—though, it should be noted, he was only swimming 25 yards, while the most decorated Olympian of all time had to cover 50 yards with a five-second head start—back when he was filming the competitive ABC series, Shaq Vs.
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