Nicollette: I think I've been very lucky. A lot of this business is being in the right place at the right time with the right thing.
Nicollette: I grew up feeling like the ugly duckling, and things have not changed that much. For some reason, Hollywood seems to have painted me as a gorgeous vixen at times or the sweet girl. I don't get it.
Nicollette (On season three of Desperate Housewives): It is wonderful to have the resident bad boy reside in Edie's house. Luckily, he is somewhat safe because he is my nephew. Edie could probably learn a trick a two from him. I'm sure he will be getting his fingers into all sorts of naughtiness on Wisteria Lane.
Nicolette shares a birthday with Jena Malone, Bj?rk, Goldie Hawn, Rachel Rogers and Juliet Mills.
Nicolette has a half brother named Nick Savalas (his father was Telly Savalas).
In November 2006, Nicollette was honored with a Celebrity Best Friend Award for her commitment to the protection of animals. Nicollette received her award from the charitable organization, Wildlife Waystation in Los Angeles
Nicollette enjoys skiing.
Nicollette's former manager is suing her for breaking an agreement to pay a percentage of her income. The suit seeks more than $500,000 in damages.(June 2006)
For Valentines Day, Nicholette was one of the Pussy Cat Dolls at a Vegas nightclub.(2005)
Nicollette is a scorpio.
Nicollette was nominated for a 2005 Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her role of Edie Britt on Desperate Housewives.
Nicollette received Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for her role on Knots Landing.
Nicollette's father has never been identified.
Nicollette made her small screen debut in 1984, in the short-lived television series Paper Dolls.
Nicollette met Leif Garrett when she was only 15. She lived with him under his mothers roof when she was a minor. Their relationship lasted 6 years.
Nicollette is of Greek descent.
Nicollette has been riding horses since she was only three years old.
Nicollette and Niklas Soderblom announced their engagement in January of 2004. They broke up on October 27, 2005.
Nicollette auditioned for the part of Grace Adler in Will & Grace, but lost out to Debra Messing at the final audition.
Nicollette was named the Worst Dressed Celebrity in 2004 by fashion critic Mr. Blackwell.
Nicollette originally auditioned for the role of Bree Van De Camp on Desperate Housewives but landed the part of Edie instead.