Guide Note

Six time Grammy Award nominee Heather Locklear is a Los Angeles born actress who first gained recognition on the TV shows Dynasty and T.J. Hooker. In 1993, she landed a starring role in the series Melrose Place. The series gained popularity and lasted until 1999. Throughout her career, Locklear has gone on to star in many movies including The Perfect Man and Angels Fall.

The actress was arrested for DUI in September 2008. Alcohol was reportedly not the substance involved.¹

Fast Facts

1. Born: September 25, 1961
2. Height: 5'5"
3. Full name: Heather Deen Locklear
4. Golden Globe nominations: 6
5. Known for: Amanda Woodward, Melrose Place
6. Ex-husband: Tommy Lee (1986-1993)
7. Ex-husband: Richie Sambora (1994-2007)
8. Children: Daughter Ava Elizabeth

From 1986-1993 Locklear was married to Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee. After their divorce, she married Richie Sambora. The marriage lasted from 1994-2006. Locklear and Sambora have one daughter together, Ava Elizabeth.

1. "When I look in the mirror I see the girl I was when I was growing up, with braces, crooked teeth, a baby face and a skinny body."
2. "Everything needs to be worked on."
3. "I love Richie, and nothing's going to stop that. There are certainly rough spots. We try our best. We're human. I think for kids, you just have to show that the main thing is that Mommy and Daddy's breakup is between the two of them. Also, [during our marriage], we had a great time. Can't take that away! And he's so close, he's almost living in my backyard."
4. "I love red meat. I try not to eat too much, especially for my daughter--she eats fruits and vegetables, which I wasn't big on as a kid. But I never feel guilty about food. I love half-melted vanilla ice cream doused in chocolate syrup. So good!"