Nicollette Sheridan, known for her iconic roles as Paige Matheson on Knots Landing and Edie Britt on Desperate Housewives, experienced fame alongside tumultuous personal and professional challenges.

Sheridan rose to stardom as the scheming yet charismatic Paige on Knots Landing in 1986, earning awards and public admiration. Later, her portrayal of Edie Britt in Desperate Housewives made her a fan-favorite villain until her character was unexpectedly killed off, leading Sheridan to sue creator Marc Cherry for alleged abuse. The lawsuit was dismissed in 2017.

Her personal life also drew attention. Sheridan’s first marriage to Harry Hamlin lasted just 11 months, followed by public disputes over allegations of infidelity involving singer Michael Bolton, whom she dated on and off for years. She later had a brief marriage to Aaron Phypers, who went on to marry Denise Richards.

In recent years, Sheridan stepped back from Hollywood, focusing on smaller projects like Hallmark movies and a Dynasty reboot in 2017. She left Dynasty in 2019 to care for her ill mother, marking a quieter chapter in her storied career.