Heather Locklear as Laura | Now
Heather Locklear was already an accomplished television actress before she made an appearance on the show. She was most notable for her roles on Spin City and Melrose Place. Though she’s gained recognition as an actress, Locklear still had her fair share of public drama and controversy.
She went through a very publicized divorce and went through numerous health issues. Fortunately, she was able to get her life back on track and has gotten back to her acting work, appearing in shows like Franklin & Bash and Tyler Perry’s Too Close To Home.
Ming-Na Wen as Linda Harris | Now
Ming-Na-Wen was actually famously known for being the voice of the Disney character Mulan. She’s also probably recognizable to you as she played the role of Melinda May in the ABC action drama series, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., as well as the role of Dr. Jing-Mei Chen on the medical drama series ER.
Besides television, Ming is also notable for starring in films such as Street Fighter, The Joy Luck Club, and Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.
Heather Locklear as Laura | Then
As Alan and Judy were going through their divorce settlement, Charlie screwed up their relationship by sleeping with Alan’s attorney, Laura Lang. Because Charlie broke his promise of making himself available to her whenever she wanted, Laura took revenge by ruining Judith and Alan’s divorce proceedings.
Alan ended up letting her go and hired a new lawyer instead.
Gail O’Grady as Mandi | Then
Mandi is Kandi’s mother and Andy’s ex-wife. She is first seen looking for Kandi in Charlie’s House, eventually ending up having sex with Charlie the entire day. They even continued their sexual frenzy later on that day at Judith’s house in the hot tub.
Apparently, Kandi and Mandi looked so alike that strangers mistook them for sisters.
Gail O’Grady as Mandi | Now
Gail Ann O’Grady is an actress and producer, best known for her appearances on television. She went on to booking lead roles in a number of television movies and her career ended up going so well that she was even nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award three times.
Her personal life, though, is another story. Gail went through 6 marriages, with all of them failing. Though, she still seems to believe in love as she is currently dating Chris Beyers.