Denise Richards became best friends with her costar, Heather Locklear. However, the two would eventually find themselves wrapped up in some real-life soap opera drama that involved their respective exes, Charlie Sheen and Richie Sambora.
The actress has been busy since she appeared on Melrose Place with a long list series of credits to her name. Living a drama-filled life, it would only make sense that Richards would join the cast of the reality show, The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.
Marcia Cross - Now
Marica Cross has a way of bringing alive every one of her characters to life - which may be an advantage of being a Julliard graduate. Her best-known role was her longtime portrayal of Bree Van De Kamp on Desperate Housewives, which aired for eight years.
In 2015, Marica started acting on the series, Quantico, playing Clair Haas until 2017. These days, the talented actress is on both Youth and Consequences.
Denise Richards as Brandi Carson - Then
Early on in her career, Denise Richards joined the cast of Melrose Place for several episodes that focused on her playing a beauty pageant contestant who would do anything to win.
Her schemes included bribing the judges in some inappropriate ways for a teenage girl. Brandi Carson learned her ambition from her mother, who pushed her into a secret rendevous with a much older Michael Mancini - before attempting to sue him for his actions.
Heather Locklear as Amanda Woodward - Then
Melrose Place may have been an ensemble cast, but it was consensus that Heather Locklear portraying Amanda Woodward, saved the show from near catastrophe. She was and will always be remembered as one of the best female villains in TV history.
Amanda Woodward holds a place in television history, even 20 years after the show's end. Always scheming, Amanda made sure to look out for herself first - never hesitating to knock down those who got in her way.
Heather Locklear - Now
Heather Locklear was at the peak of her career when she left Melrose Place, and would soon find that the next decade had some harsh surprises in store for her. After her divorce from husband Richie Sambora in 2006, she was sent on a downward spiral.
Despite her hardships - she has pushed forward in her career. From 2016 to 2017, she appeared in the show Too Close to Home as First Lady Katelynn Christian.