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Melody Thomas Scott
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Melody Thomas Scott in 2007
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Melody Ann Thomas
April 18, 1956 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1963–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Lindy Davis
(m. 1979; div. 1979)Bob Shield
(m. 1980, divorced)Edward J. Scott
(m. 1985) |
| Children | 3 |
Melody Thomas Scott (born Melody Ann Thomas on April 18, 1956) is an American actress. She started acting when she was a child. One of her first movies was the thriller Marnie. She also appeared in films like The Beguiled (1971) and The Shootist (1976). In 1979, she began playing Nikki Newman on the CBS daytime TV show, The Young and the Restless.
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Melody's Early Life and Acting Career
Melody Ann Thomas was born in Los Angeles, California. Her first movie role was as a child actress in the 1964 Alfred Hitchcock film Marnie. On television, she appeared in shows like My Three Sons and Wagon Train.
She had supporting roles in the movie The Beguiled (1971). She also acted in Western films like Posse (1975) and The Shootist (1976). In The Shootist, she shared lines with the famous actor John Wayne. In the late 1970s, Melody guest-starred on TV series such as The Rockford Files and Charlie's Angels. She also had a recurring role on The Waltons.
Becoming Nikki Newman
In 1979, when she was 23 years old, Melody Thomas Scott took on the role of Nikki Reed. Nikki was a character from a poor background on the TV show The Young and the Restless. Melody chose this role over a pilot for a comedy show that was not picked up.
Over time, her character Nikki changed and became an important part of Genoa City society. Nikki married Victor Newman, played by Eric Braeden. Melody has said that it is amazing for an actor to have a job for so many years. In 1999, she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for her acting.
Melody Thomas Scott has also made guest appearances on other TV shows. These include Hotel, Diagnosis Murder, The Nanny, and The King of Queens. She also appeared on the game show The $25,000 Pyramid.
On February 19, 2019, The Young and the Restless had a special episode to celebrate Melody Scott's 40 years with the show. In 2024, she received the Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award. This award honors her long and successful career.
Melody's Family Life
Melody Thomas Scott met her third husband, Edward J. Scott, on the set of The Young and the Restless. He was an executive producer for the show. They got married in 1985.
They have three daughters: Jennifer (Edward's daughter from a previous marriage), Alexandra Danielle Yeaggy, and Elizabeth. The family lives in Beverly Hills, California. Jennifer had twins, a boy named James and a girl named Charlotte, on May 25, 2011. James and Charlotte are Melody and Edward's first and second grandchildren.
Melody Thomas Scott's Work
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1964 | Marnie | young Marnie | Uncredited |
| 1971 | The Beguiled | Abigail | (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1975 | Posse | Laurie | (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1976 | The Shootist | Girl on streetcar | (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1977 | The Car | Suzie Pullbrook | (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1978 | The Fury | LaRue | (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1978 | Piranha | Laura Dickinson | (as Melody Thomas) |
| 2005 | Freezerburn | Jill Renzie the Moviestar |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Wagon Train | Samantha | Episode: "The Katy Piper Story" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1969 | Ironside | Leslie Richards | Episode: "Goodbye to Yesterday" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1977 | Secrets | Laura Fleming | TV movie (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1977 | Code R | Linda | Episode: "The Firebug" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1977 | Fish | Joanie Kellen | Episode: "The Neighbors" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1977 | The Waltons | Darlene Jarvis | Episodes: "The Go-Getter" and "The Seashore" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1978 | Charlie's Angels | Betsy Harper | Episodes: "The Sandcastle Murders" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1979 | Makin' It | Carol / Paula | Episodes: "Stayin' Alive" and "Tony's Homecoming" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1979 | Billy | Shirley | Episode: "Computer Dating" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1979 | The Rockford Files | Sherry | Episode: "Lions, Tigers, Monkeys and Dogs, Part 1" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1979–present | The Young and the Restless | Nikki Newman | Series regular |
| 1980 | The Scarlett O'Hara War | Laurie Lee | TV movie (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1985 | Hotel | Mandy Vinning | Episode: "Sleeping Dogs" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1997 | The Nanny | Herself | Episode: "The Heather Biblow Story" |
| 2001 | The King of Queens | Nikki Newman | Episode: "Inner Tube" |
| 2003 | The Paradise Virus | Linda Flemming | TV movie |
| 2007 | My Name Is Earl | Pill Popping Mom | Episode: "The Birthday Party" |
| 2011 | Castle | Tonya Wellington | Episode: "Nikki Heat" |
| 2014 | The Crazy Ones | Flora | Episode: "The Monster" |
| 2022 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Nikki Newman | Guest: 1 episode (September 26, 2022) |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 1991 | 8th Telegatto Awards | Best Actress | The Young and the Restless | Won |
| 1995 | 11th Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Actress | The Young and the Restless | Nominated |
| 1999 | 26th Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress | The Young and the Restless | Nominated |
| 2001 | 17th Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Actress | The Young and the Restless | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Melody Thomas Scott para niños
- Victor Newman and Nikki Reed
- Supercouple
