Melrose Place” was one of the most popular primetime soaps of the 90s, first debuting at the beginning of 1993. The spin-off of “Beverly Hills, 90210” chronicles the lives of eight young people living in LA in an apartment complex, trying to establish their careers. A new character was introduced in the first season: Amanda Woodward, played by Heather Locklear. With larger-than-life shoulder pads and Locklear established as the villain on the show, it skyrocketed in popularity. “Melrose” ran for a total of seven seasons and ended in 1999. Find out what the OG cast of “Melrose Place” is up to in 2023.
After hitting a low point, Heather Locklear had a comeback
Locklear was one of the most popular Hollywood starlets, especially after her time on “Melrose Place.” After doing a range of TV guest spots, she experienced heartbreak in 2007. Her divorce from musician hubby Richie Sambora was finalized. The years after included Heather being hospitalized for anxiety and depression, getting arrested on a DUI charge, and showing up on the unsuccessful reboot of “Melrose Place.” In 2010, she was arrested once again for a hit-and-run, and in 2012, she was hospitalized for a lethal blend of alcohol and pills. After many tumultuous years, she entered a treatment facility, and a year later celebrated her sobriety with an IG post. Soon after, she starred in the Lifetime biopic “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story.” It seems like she’s on a better path, and we’re happy for her!
Grant Show starred in a reboot of a famous 1980s classic
Ever since “Melrose Place” ended, Grant Show has consistently been landing roles, with guest spots in “Six Feet Under” and a more steady role as Dr. Archer Forbes Montgomery on “Grey’ Anatomy” and the show’s spin-off “Private Practice.” He also played Spence Westmore on “Devious Maids” before making a foray into political dramas with “The Family.” But 2017 was the real comeback with a remake of “Dynasty” with a role played by the late John Forsythe. The CW reboot lasted for six seasons.
Amy Locane is in jail
Although Grant found success in his subsequent years, not all the “Melrose” stars were that lucky. She appeared in 13 episodes and was written off the show afterwards. As time went on, she did snag a few roles in movies like “Secretary” and “Blue Sky” but the roles started to get smaller, and she moved back home to New Jersey in the 2000s. In 2010, she got into a drunken driving accident where a passenger in the other car died. She was sentenced to three years in prison and when she got out, her husband divorced her and got custody of their kids. But after the victim’s family said the punishment was too lenient, a new judge sentenced her to an additional eight years and 18 months on top of that for fourth-degree auto assault. She’s eligible for parole in 2024.
