26 Stunning Photos of Heather Locklear: Then and Now

26 Stunning Photos of Heather Locklear: Then and Now

Heather Locklear grew up in Hollywood. Born in 1961, she go her first TV gig at 19 and has been working steadily ever since! To honor Locklear's career, we've rounded up 26 stunning photos of Heather Locklear both as a young woman and now!

Locklear is known for a variety of roles, but her most famous are probably Amanda Woodward from Melrose Place, Officer Stacy Sheridan from T.J. Hooker, Sammy Jo Carrington on Dynasty, and Caitlin Moore in Spin City. In 2009, she reprised her role as Amanda Woodward in the CW's Melrose Place reboot.

Having long proved that she's a dynamic and fun to watch actress, Locklear is someone we can look forward to watching for years to come. Read on for fun tidbits about Heather, awesome quotes, and, most importantly, 26 then and now photos of Heather Locklear!

Heather Locklear: Then

Heather's first role was playing an unnamed teenager on CHiPs in an episode called "Satan's Angel's."

Heather Locklear: Now

Locklear's daughter, Ava, is also an actress and currently attends college at Loyola Marymount University.

Heather Locklear: Then

"With a parent, it's always guilt. You want to be there, but you kind of also want to be here."

Heather Locklear: Now

"Anybody can say she's an actress. It's another thing to get a job."

Heather Locklear: Then

Heather Locklear has appeared on People magazine's Most Beautiful list on two separate occasions, in 1994 and 2001.

Heather Locklear: Now

"You can't help but be scrutinized, so I might as well be doing something while I'm being scrutinized."

Heather Locklear: Then

"I'd like roles with more depth."

Heather Locklear: Now

"I think I've always been good so God wouldn't strike me dead."

Heather Locklear: Then

Like many people, Heather Locklear has suffered from anxiety and depression throughout her life.

Heather Locklear: Now

"The older you get, the farther from the camera you need to be."

Heather Locklear: Then

"I don't know how Hollywood sees me."

Heather Locklear: Now

"I don't date. The thought of that is so yuck."

Heather Locklear: Then

"There are times when I feel lazy and just want to stay in bed all day, but I know that working out is the best way to get those endorphins going, which will make me feel better emotionally and physically."

Heather Locklear: Now

"Keep your tongue in your mouth and your hands above the waist... and no touching."

Heather Locklear: Then

Locklear used to be married to Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe and Richie Sambora or Bon Jovi.

Heather Locklear: Now

"Everything needs to be worked on."

Heather Locklear: Then

"I've been better, but I'm good today. Here I am, safe and sound."

Heather Locklear: Now

"Lust is the sin that really gets me going. Luckily, because I'm also married, I also get really good jewelry out of it."

Heather Locklear: Then

In 1989, she won a Razzie for her role as Abby Arcane in The Return of Swamp Thing.

Heather Locklear: Now

"I don't date rock 'n' rollers. I just marry them."

Heather Locklear: Then

In 2014, Locklear took part in a 2-minute video PSA called "We Are, Sarah Jones." It was created after the 27 year old camera assistant was killed on set and calls for more on set safety regulations.

Heather Locklear: Now

"When I look in the mirror I see the girl I was when I was growing up, with braces, crooked teeth, a baby face and a skinny body."

Heather Locklear: Then

Heather Locklear made number 25 on a list of Entertainment Weekly and TV Land's 100 Greatest TV Icons of All Time.

Heather Locklear: Now

"You can't keep changing men, so you settle for changing your lipstick."

Heather Locklear: Then

According to IMDB, she's best known for playing "femme fatales" and "intelligent and strong business women."

Heather Locklear: Now

"Playing bad is always more fun than playing good."

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