Edie Britt is a fictional character on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives, portrayed by Nicollette Sheridan. Edie (born March 1966) is a realtor and divorcee and is competitive romantically and professionally. She declares that no other realtor sells in the neighborhood but herself. She has a love-hate relationship with Susan. Every time they seem to be getting back on track as friends, something arises forcing them to rip each other to bits. She lives at 4362 Wisteria Lane.