On ‘Young and the Restless’, Nikki Newman’s life is always full of complications. Luckily, the actor who plays the role of the Newman woman, Melody Thomas Scott, has a less chaotic life. Today, she is celebrating her birthday.
Happy Birthday to The Young and the Restless’ Melody Thomas Scott!
‘The Young and the Restless’ cast and crew, including the fans of the soap opera, celebrate Melody Thomas Scott today, as the actress, turns 67. Scott was born on April 18, 1956, in Los Angeles, California.
Her acting career began in 1964 when she was featured in Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological thriller, Marnie. She also played guest roles in television programs such as Wagon Train, Ironside, Code R, and Fish. Scott also played some small roles in feature films such as The Beguiled, Posse, and The Shootist.
‘The Young and the Restless’ Spoilers: Star, Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman) Celebrates Her Birthday
Melody Thomas Scott went on to feature in two episodes of The Waltons (as Darlene Jarvis) as well as the horror picture The Car, both in 1977.
Two years later, she became a cast member on ‘Young and the Restless’. Scott has acted as the troubled teenager turned stripper turned society maven Nicole “Nikki” Reed Newman on the show.
Some of Melody Thomas Scott other acting credits includes her features in Charlie’s Angels, The Crazy Ones, Makin’ It, Hotel, The Rockford Files, and My Name Is Earl.
She also played lead roles in television movies like The Scarlet O’Hara War and The Paradise Virtue. The Y&R actress also played a small role in the horror-comedy Piranha.
Melody Thomas Scott tied the knot with prolific daytime executive producer Edward Scott in 1985. The couple share a daughter, Elizabeth. They have also raised two; Jennifer, Edward’s daughter from a previous marriage, and Alexandra Danielle, Scott’s daughter with late makeup artist Carlos Yeaggy.
‘The Young and the Restless’ actress, Melody Thomas Scott, who is a big fan of the late Lucille Ball, has been a board member of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center since 2002.
