Melrose Place protagonist after 30 years: Amanda in the hands of the police, Kimberly and Allison break into other series and Billy starts a social network

“That’s just what it is because your favorite TV is playing you an episode of the American series Melrose Place.” If you remember this TV jingle, then you may also have been a fan of the American TV series Melrose Place, which has already been 30 years since its premiere this year.

A house in Los Angeles and in it apartments with tenants whose stories and love affairs literally intertwined with each other, because during seven series the writers managed to gradually bring together almost all the characters. Melrose Place has often been referred to as Beverly Hills for adults. And not only because the producer was the well-known Aaron Spelling and he also featured guest stars from BH 90210. But his beginnings were not too rosy, he very slowly won the hearts of viewers. Today, however, we can definitely classify it as one of the cult series with the popularity of the global audience.

How do stars look today and what do they do, whose relationships have intertwined not only on the screen, but also in real life?

Heather Locklear (Amanda Woodward)

She played a badass yet audiences loved her. The blue-eyed blonde changed one man after another in the series. We are talking about none other than the character of Amanda played by Heather Locklear. In reality, though, the actress, who you might also see in Dynasty or Lying Beauties, is quite the flower. Broken marriages, broken friendships, arrests for alcoholism, domestic violence. Heather’s life is like a roller coaster ride.

Grant Show (Jake Hanson)

The owner of a motorcycle shop and the famous Shooters, this was Grant Show as Jake Hanson. Grant has established himself as an actor, appearing in a number of films and series. If you’ve seen the revived Dynasty drama, you’ll remember him as billionaire Blake Carrington. Today Grant is a sixty-year-old married for the second time, but his charm still attracts many women.

Marcia Cross (Dr. Kimberly Shaw)

Initially, Marcia Cross was supposed to have only an episodic role in the series but eventually, her character of the mad doctor Kimberly Shaw became one of the main characters and really influenced the storyline. After the accident, she underwent brain surgery, blew up the whole house, kidnapped Peter and also intended to kidnap the baby. Enough drama for one character. Marcia has been acting all her life, apart from Melrose Place she is known for her role as Bree in Desperate Housewives. She is married to stock broker Tom Mahoney, with whom she has twin boys. She and her husband have both overcome cancer, which is why Marcia is now trying to spread awareness about HPV vaccination.

Thomas Calabro (Dr. Michael Mancini)

Michael is not only a popular womanizer, but also a director. Thomas Calabro remained faithful to the series for its entire duration, seven long years, and experienced what it was like to be in front of and behind the camera. But his seven years of fame ended with the end of the show, no other great opportunity awaited him. He has appeared a few times in only a minor episodic role in the series Glee, Castle to Kill or Naval Investigative Service.

Laura Leighton (Sydney Andrews)

A prostitute in the series, loyal to one man for over twenty years in private. The character of Sydney was a springboard for Laura, who she turned into several opportunities, she is remembered for example in the drama Lying Beauty. And by the way, do you know who her husband is? Fellow Doug Savant, who appeared as Matt Fielding on Melrose Place.

Doug Savant (Matt Fielding)

And it was Doug who played Matt, a social worker who is very popular with women, whose diary revealed many secrets in the last series. After the series ended, he continued to work in acting, mostly on the series. You may remember him, like Marcia Cross, from Desperate Housewives, he also appeared in the cult series The X-Files.

Andrew Shue (Billy Campbell)

For Andrew, Melrose Place has been his home port for six long years. Despite an established career, however, he didn’t catch on as an actor afterwards. He is the co-founder of the social network cafemom.com and is dedicated to the non-profit sector.

Josie Bissett (Jane Andrews Mancini)

The character of fashion designer Jane has brought Josie the interest of men perhaps from all over the world. The smiling blonde knew how to charm and attract attention. But even for her the writers prepared a lot of troubles and plots (she was raped and accused of murder, she was crippled). Those who have watched the series closely may have noticed that Josie briefly left Melrose Place in 1997. She was due to miscarriage which she had been dealing with in private. In addition to acting, Josie is dedicated to writing children’s books, which she may have also tested on her two children. Daughter Maya turns 20 today, son Mason is three more.

Daphne Zuniga (Jo Reynolds)

Daphne Zuniga, who had an established acting career before Melrose Place, played freelance photographer Jo Reynolds. She has appeared, for example, in the popular series Law and Order or Naval Investigative Service. The actress carefully guards her privacy, but according to available sources it is known that she has never married and has no children. But what she has to be left with is the fact that even at 60 she is still very beautiful.

Courtney Thorne-Smith (Allison Parker)

Courtney played Allison Parker’s character slightly upset. As with most of her colleagues, her acting has become her bread and butter. You may remember her as the girlfriend of Alan Harper from the popular sitcom Two and a Half Men, she also had a prominent role in the series Ally McBeal.

Lisa Rinna (Taylor McBride)

You may remember Lisa as Taylor’s quintessential bitch who was an expert at ruining any relationship. Though her character was mildly disliked by viewers, her beauty was undeniable. Today she is a 60 year old who enjoys a healthy diet, exercise (mostly yoga) and plastic surgery procedures. No matter who or what helps her to be beautiful, she cannot be denied style and talent. Lisa has done enough in her life. She is a former model, owner of a fashion boutique and her own cosmetic brand. She and she wife and mother of two daughters. Appearing more in episodic roles, she came to public attention as Billie Reed in the endless series As the Time Goes along with Melrose Place.

Sources: allure.com, triniradio.net, thelist.com and Profimedia
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