Melody Thomas Scott has become, over the years, a true icon of the Young and the Restless series. But do you know all about the must-have performer Nikki Newman?
In 1989, we discovered The Young and the Restless on TF1. But, above all, we were unveiled who, over time, would become the leading figure in this American series, which is now cult the world over. Melody Scott Thomas is an icon of the genre. The interpreter of Nikki Newman made the character inescapable by his charisma and by the 1001 lives she made him live. But who is behind the star of the series? Here are 5 things you probably didn't know about Melody Thomas Scott.
She starred in an Alfred Hitchcock movie … At the age of 8
She was only eight years old and already looked like a star. Melody Scott Thomas started her career very young and not in just any movie. In 1964, she appeared in No spring for Marnie, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Sean Connery. In an interview with Allocin, Melody Thomas Scott recalled meeting the famous director: "He was very scary. He scared a lot of adults already, so imagine on the kids."
She met Muhammad Ali, a big fan of "The Young and the Restless"
Melody Thomas Scott had the opportunity to meet the legendary Muhammad Ali during his career. The famous boxer was visiting Studio 43 in Television City, Los Angeles. Ultimate fan of the cult series, he took the opportunity to chat with the interpreter of Nikki Newman. The athlete even told him, not without humor: "Hey Nikki, you are pretty but I am even nicer." A charming meeting, full of humility, that Melody Thomas Scott will never forget.
For over 30 years, she has lived the perfect love with the producer of the series
The Young and the Restless did not just reveal the talent of Melody Thomas Scott to the general public. The actress met love on the set of the series. Indeed, she fell in love with then-executive producer Edward Scott. The two lovebirds were married on October 12, 1985. Today, they have three daughters: Jennifer, Elizabeth and Alexandra. Melody Thomas Scott and Edward Scott, a couple goals!
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She played with actor Clint Eastwood
Eh yes ! Before being Nikki Newman, Melody Thomas Scott starred in The preys and shared the screen with a Hollywood movie monster: Clint Eastwood. In 1971, she played Abigail, a 14-year-old girl. Melody Thomas Scott confessed several years later that in a scene they shared together and where Clint Eastwood's character died, she took the opportunity to stick a long needle in his foot.
She almost never acted in "The Young and the Restless"
The character of Nikki Newman could have had a whole different face. In 1979, Melody Thomas Scott passed the casting for The Young and the Restless. But, in parallel, she also appears at an audition for another pilot of series of which she wishes at all costs the role. When she receives the two offers, the actress only has a few hours to decide … Finally, her agent convinces her to join the production of Flames of love, also ending his recurring role in The Hill Family.
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