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Nicollette Sheridan (born November 21, 1963) is a Golden Globe-nominated British-born American actress. She has appeared in soap operas, movies and television series, and is perhaps best known for her roles as Paige Matheson on Knots Landing and as Edie Britt on Desperate Housewives.
(1990) Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world
Has a half brother named Nick Savalas. (his father was Telly Savalas).
At one time, was dating singer Michael Bolton.
Mother is English actress Sally Sheridan
Met Leif Garrett at age 15. Lived with him under his mother's roof as a minor. The relationship lasted 6 years.
Measurements: 34B-24-35 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
Despite the fact that she was born in England and contrary to several sources, she is not the granddaughter of the British actress Dinah Sheridan. They are not related.
In November 2004, spent 1 week in the center of the sports world as a key figure in a controversial skit preceding ABC's "NFL Monday Night Football" (1970) in which she ran supposedly nude into the arms of Philadelphia WR Terrell Owens. The skit was designed to bring viewers to ABC's "Desperate Housewives" (2004), whose next episode posted the show's highest numbers to date.
Chosen the worst-dressed celebrity in 2004 by fashion critic Mr. Blackwell (Richard Selzer (I)).
Lost the part of Grace Adler, in "Will & Grace" (1998), to Debra Messing at the final auditions.
Has a golden retriever named Oliver.
She only has 1 ear pierced, so she often wears clip on earrings.
Former stepdaughter of Telly Savalas
Speaks Greek fluently.
Was encouraged to be proud of her Greek descent by her stepfather and godfather, Telly Savalas.
Has been riding horses since she was 3 years old.
Shares a birthday with Jena Malone, Björk, Goldie Hawn, Rachel Rogers (II), & Juliet Mills
Originally auditioned for the role of "Bree Van de Kamp" (now played by Marcia Cross) on "Desperate Housewives" (2004), before auditioning and receiving the role of Edie Britt.
Engaged to Michael Bolton [March 14, 2006].
Was engaged to Swedish Niklas Söderblom but the couple split in November 2005.
Is a vegetarian and believes that any life, big or small, deserves the right to live.
Is of Punjabi descent through her great-grandmother.

