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• Six-time Grammy Award nominee Heather Locklear is a California-born actress who first gained recognition on the TV shows Dynasty and T.J. Hooker. In 2008, Locklear portrayed the character of Jackie Laurens in the Lifetime movie Flirting with 40.

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Heather Deen Locklear
  2. Born: September 25, 1961
  3. Birth place: Westwood, CaliforniaThe Biography Channel: Heather Locklear
  4. Height: 5'5"
  5. Attended: UCLA
  6. Ex-husband: Tommy Lee (1986-1994)EW.com: The Seven-Year Hitch (May 17, 1996)
  7. Ex-husband: Richie Sambora (1994-2007)People: Heather Locklear & Richie Sambora's Divorce Finalized (April 11, 2007)
  8. Children: Daughter, Ava ElizabethPeople: Heather Locklear & Richie Sambora's Divorce Finalized (April 11, 2007)
  9. Cousin of Marla MaplesThe Biography Channel: Heather Locklear

• DUI Arrest

  Locklear was arrested for suspected DUI in Santa Barbara, California, on September 27, 2008. She was released shortly after her arrest. Authorities suspected that Locklear was under the influence of drugs or medication.Perez Hilton: Heather Locklear Arrested(September 28, 2008)

  People Magazine reported on November 17, 2008, that Locklear was charged with DUI. The substance involved was prescription medication. Locklear's arraignment was set for January 26, 2009. If she's found guilty, she could face up to six months in jail.People: Heather Locklear Formally Charged With DUI (November 17, 2008)

  TMZ.com reported on January 2, 2009, that Locklear's DUI case was dismissed. Instead, she pled no contest to reckless driving in which she will be sentenced to three years probation, a $700 fine and will be ordered to complete 12-hours of drug education.TMZ: Heather Locklear Dodges DUI Bullet (January 2, 20090

• Personal Life

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

• Acting Career

  In 1993, Locklear 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.

• Quotes

  "Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression. She requested an in-depth evaluation of her medication and entered into a medical facility for proper diagnosis and treatment."—Locklear's rep, Cece YorkePeople: Heather Locklear in Treatment for 'Anxiety and Depression' (June 24, 2008)

  "I think I’ve always been good so God wouldn’t strike me dead."—Heather LocklearThe Biography Channel: Heather Locklear Quotes

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