Legendary actress Heather Locklear, known for her roles in television shows like “Dynasty,” “T.J. Hooker,” “Melrose Place,” and “Spin City,” has lately re-emerged in the public eye. The 62-year-old actress’s altered appearance in recent paparazzi images has astonished fans. The scar that is clearly visible on her face is proof that her battles with addiction and other personal problems have had an impact.
Heather Locklear was recently pictured in Los Angeles with her fiancé, Chris Heisser, and she hardly looked like herself. After seeing pals, Locklear showed off her kindness by rolling down the car window and giving money to a homeless guy they saw. She was dressed simply in white and went for a makeup-free, natural look.
Chris Heisser and Heather Locklear have seen many highs and lows in their lives. Due to her battles with alcohol and drug addiction, Locklear has had severe bodily changes and legal issues. She sought assistance through over 20 treatment sessions over the years, and she has publicly recounted her fight to conquer addiction.
Locklear has also had trouble locating a committed relationship. Before renewing her high school relationship with Chris Heisser, she went through two miserable marriages to rock singers Tommy Lee and Richie Sambora while attending Newbury Park High School. Four years ago, after they reconnected, they were engaged. Ava Locklear’s kid from her marriage to Sambora recently got engaged to Tyler Farrar, her partner. Locklear’s kid and fiancé’s love and support have surely been a source of strength for her on her road to rehabilitation and atonement.
Unfortunately, news of Locklear’s private problems has frequently surfaced. Police have been summoned to her home multiple times over the years. After being detained in 2018 on suspicion of assaulting an officer and domestic abuse, she became well-known. Locklear was sentenced to 120 days of suspended jail time and 30 days of involuntary admission to a mental health hospital after entering a guilty plea to all charges.
Heather Locklear’s remarkable talent and fascinating performances helped her become one of the most beloved television actresses of the 1980s and 1990s. She was a six-time contender for the Golden Globes, showcasing her versatility in shows including Melrose Place and Spin City. She never received any recognition, although she had a big influence on the television industry.
When thinking back on the highs and lows of “Melrose Place” actress Heather Locklear’s life, it’s critical to keep in mind that beneath the public scrutiny and personal hardships lies a woman who perseveres in facing her obstacles with bravery and fortitude. The lesson from Locklear’s narrative is that one can find hope and take back control of their lives even in the face of adversity.
Barry Manilow explains why he waited decades to come out as gay
During a guest appearance on HBO’s Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace, the 80-year-old Copacabana singer said he didn’t think it was important to announce his sexuality during the earlier decades of his career.
Manilow came out in 2017, almost three years after he married his husband and manager Garry Kief in a private ceremony. The couple have been together for 45 years now, though they’ve kept much of their relationship away from the public eye.
When he came out to People magazine in 2017, Manilow — whose real name is Barry Pincus — worried he’d be “disappointing” some of his fans by revealing his sexuality. Instead, Manilow, who was 73 at the time, said the reaction from his fanbase was “beautiful.”
Despite his current feelings of nonchalance about his own coming out, Manilow said announcing his sexuality as his career was booming would have been a bad idea.
“Now being gay is no big deal,” he explained. “Back in the ’70s it would have killed a career.”
Regardless, the usually very private Manilow said he thinks “everybody knew that Garry and I were a couple all those years.”
“Really, Garry and I’ve been together for so long,” he said. “It just never dawned on me that we’re going to come out. But when we got married, it was a big deal, so we did.”
Manilow credited Kief for saving his life. He said he is thankful he had Kief to support him as his music career was taking off, despite keeping their relationship under wraps.
“As my career exploded, it was just crazy. And, you know, going back to an empty hotel room, you can get into a lot of trouble if you’re alone night after night after night,” Manilow explained. “But I met Garry right around when it was exploding. And I didn’t have to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had somebody to cry with or to celebrate with.”
Manilow said he did not wish an isolated hotel room for any young people.
“It was pretty lonely until I met Garry. And then it was fun,” he smiled.
Kief is not Manilow’s first spouse. In 1964, Manilow married his high school sweetheart, Susan Deixler. They were married for one year.
Manilow told CNN’s Wallace he “really did love” Deixler, but added “the gay thing was pretty, pretty strong. I couldn’t deny it.”
The singer said he knew he was gay before marrying Deixler, but their marriage ended because Manilow couldn’t be the committed husband his then-wife needed. He revealed that his sexuality was not the reason his marriage failed.
“We had a very nice marriage, it was great, but I was away every night making music, as a young musician would be,” Manilow described. “It wasn’t good for me, and it wasn’t good for her.”
“I couldn’t be the proper husband,” he continued. “I was out making music every night, sowing my wild oats. I wasn’t ready to settle down.”
Brooklyn-born Manilow skyrocketed to international fame in 1974 after his release of the ever-popular pop-rock ballad Mandy. He became one of the biggest-selling musicians of all time. Prior to his success as a singer-songwriter, Manilow was behind a number of famous commercial jingles for brands like State Farm and Band-Aid — a gig that he has said helped him create catchy hooks for his own hit songs.
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