Nicollette Sheridan

Biography

Nicollette Sheridan, born on November 21, 1963, in the United Kingdom, is a prominent American actress celebrated for her captivating performances on television. She is best recognized for her roles as Edie Britt in "Desperate Housewives," Lily in "Paradise," and Paige Matheson in "Knots Landing."

Sheridan embarked on her career as a fashion model before transitioning to acting. Her breakthrough came in 1984 with a role in the ABC primetime soap opera "Paper Dolls," followed by her appearance in the romantic comedy "The Sure Thing" (1985). Her significant rise to fame occurred during her tenure as Paige Matheson on "Knots Landing" from 1986 to 1993, earning her two Soap Opera Digest Awards.

Following her success on "Knots Landing," she starred in various television films and miniseries, including "Lucky Chances" (1990) and "Virus" (1995). Sheridan's film credits include "Noises Off" (1992) and "Spy Hard" (1996). From 2004 to 2009, she captivated audiences as Edie Britt on "Desperate Housewives," earning a Golden Globe nomination in 2005. More recently, she played Alexis Carrington in The CW's "Dynasty" reboot from 2018 to 2019.

In her personal life, Sheridan has had high-profile relationships, including marriages to actor Harry Hamlin in 1991, which ended in divorce in 1992, and Aaron Phypers in December 2015, which concluded with a divorce in August 2018. She has also been linked to singer Michael Bolton, with whom she had an on-and-off relationship throughout the years.