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Heather Locklear and Rest of 'Melrose Place' Cast Almost 30 Years after the Series' Premiere

Rebelander Basilan
May 03, 2020
04:30 P.M.

"Melrose Place" premiered on Fox in 1992 and went on to become one of the most successful shows on the network.

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The hit prime time television soap opera follows the lives of a group of young adults, who resides in an apartment complex called Melrose Place in West Hollywood, California.

The show was created by Darren Star, according to IMDb. The main cast includes Heather Locklear, Andrew Shue, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Jack Wagner, and Kristin Davis.

Promotional portrait of the cast of the TV series, "Melrose Place," circa 1992. | Photo: Getty Images

Promotional portrait of the cast of the TV series, "Melrose Place," circa 1992. | Photo: Getty Images

As reported by E! News, a lot of the original cast members reunited when they showed up in the CW's short-lived revival of the '90s hit.

Just recently, some of the show's greatest stars met up for the first time in years for an extraordinary cause. Meanwhile, here's what the cast has been up to since "Melrose Place" ended in 1999, according to E! News.

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HEATHER LOCKLEAR

Heather Locklear at The Paley Center for Media on August 16, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. | Photo: Getty Images

Heather Locklear at The Paley Center for Media on August 16, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. | Photo: Getty Images

In the first season of "Melrose Place," Locklear started guest-starring as Amanda Woodward. She quickly won the hearts of the viewers, prompting her to become a regular on the show for the remaining six seasons.

For her spectacular performance, Locklear received four Golden Globe nominations during the run of the hit series.

Throughout the years, the actress has struggled with addiction issues. Her habit resulted in several arrests, stints in rehab and treatment facilities, and several hospitalizations.

ANDREW SHUE

Andrew Shue at New York Hilton Midtown on October 25, 2018 in New York City. | Photo: Getty Images

Andrew Shue at New York Hilton Midtown on October 25, 2018 in New York City. | Photo: Getty Images

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Shue played the role of Billy Campbell on "Melrose Place." After the show ended, he hasn't done much in the acting realm.

However, in 2007, Shue, who shifted more into the entrepreneur space, helped produce the film "Gracie" with his sister.

COURTNEY THORNE-SMITH

Courtney Thorne-Smith at Tournament House on February 09, 2019 in Pasadena, California. | Photo: Getty Images

Courtney Thorne-Smith at Tournament House on February 09, 2019 in Pasadena, California. | Photo: Getty Images

Before exiting the series in 1997, Thorne-Smith was one of the original leading characters, Alison Parker. After leaving "Melrose Place," she was picked to star in "Ally McBeal."

Thorne-Smith then starred on the CBS sitcom "According to Jim." She also showed up on "Two and a Half Men" and leads Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' "Emma Fielding Mysteries" TV movie franchise.

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JACK WAGNER

Jack Wagner at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on February 11, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. | Photo: Getty Images

Jack Wagner at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on February 11, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. | Photo: Getty Images

In season three of "Melrose Place," Wagner was introduced as hospital chief of staff Dr. Peter Burns. After the series ended, he spent nine years on "The Bold and the Beautiful."

Currently, Wagner has a working relationship with Hallmark Channel. He starred in their series "When Calls the Heart" and "Wedding March" TV movie franchise.

KRISTIN DAVIS

Kristin Davis at the Egyptian Theatre on January 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. | Photo: Getty Images

Kristin Davis at the Egyptian Theatre on January 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. | Photo: Getty Images

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Davis was first introduced as Brooke Armstrong in season three. The next season, she was bumped from recurring to series regular.

Davis went on to find mega-success when she starred on HBO's series "Sex and the City." Most recently, she starred in the Netflix movie "Holiday in the Wild."

As reported by EW, other notable stars of "Melrose Place" are Thomas Calabro (Dr. Michael Mancini), Josie Bissett (Jane Mancini), Grant Show (Jake Hanson), Doug Savant (Matt Fielding), and Vanessa A. Williams (Rhonda Blair).

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