Melody Thomas Scott plays 'Nikki Newman'

• Long-suffering heroine Nikki Newman has conquered many obstacles as she's pursued life and love as Mrs. Victor Newman. Originally a young girl who came from a poor and dysfunctional family, Nikki has emerged as loving wife, mother and savvy businesswoman.
• After a short fling with Paul Williams, Nikki took a job stripping at the Bayou where she was introduced to business mogul Victor Newman. Soon, the couple fell in love, but Nikki, who gave birth to Victor's daughter, Victoria, had other suitors/pursuers (Kevin Bancroft, Tony DiSalvo and Rick Daros) to deal with before she wed Victor.
• Jealous of Victor's feelings for Ashley Abbott, Nikki had an affair with Ashley's brother Jack.
• Nikki was diagnosed with an incurable disease, which sent Victor back into her arms but Victor blamed Nikki for unauthorised biographer Leanna Randolph (aka Nora Randall) writing about Ashley aborting Victor's baby.
• While estranged, Nikki and Victor shared a night of passion, which resulted in Nikki becoming pregnant with their son Nicholas. Despite sharing two children and still being very much in love, Nikki and Victor divorced.
• Jack ruined Nikki's budding romance with Dr. Jim Grainger and then married her, hoping to use her as leverage against Victor, who had taken controlling interest of Jabot Cosmetics. Nikki was pleased that Jack, who fell in love with her for real, stood by her as she battled an addiction to pain pills and alcohol. Their marriage didn't survive the loss of their son, whose heart was donated to a dying baby boy.
• Nikki's hopes of remarrying Victor were dashed when he wed Hope Adams, who gave birth to his son, Victor Jr.
• Nikki moved on to a romance with Brad Carlton, but he called off their future wedding after witnessing Nikki’s reaction to the news that Victor had been shot.
• Nikki impulsively wed her gynaecologist Dr. Joshua Landers even though Victor had fallen in love with her once more.
• Tragically, Joshua's presumed-dead and unbalanced wife, Veronica (aka Sarah, Nikki's maid), murdered Josh and shot Nikki, too. Victor got a quick divorce from his bride Diane Jenkins so he could re-marry Nikki before she died. Nikki lived and Diane contested the divorce, which resulted in Victor and Nikki's union not being legal.
• In time, Victor and Nikki re-wed. Nikki and Victor clashed when his unethical and illegal business practices harmed Jabot.
• Next, Nikki began having horrible flashbacks to accidentally shooting Joshua Cassen when she was 5 years old. Nikki was shocked to learn that Joshua was the older brother of her new business associate Bobby Marsino. Victor rescued his wife after Bobby's mob associates kidnapped Nikki.
• Nikki and Phyllis Summers partnered with Victor to create a chain of Wellness Spas across the country. Nikki was reminded of Victor's ruthlessness when he promptly fired Phyllis (for having an affair with Nick), but also was reminded of his ability to be compassionate when he allowed his wife to rehire Phyllis after Nikki suffered a gunshot wound inflicted on her by a carjacker.
• Nikki stood by Victor as he was diagnosed with epilepsy, helping her husband to cope with the effects of his illness. After undergoing brain surgery, Victor appeared to be returning to good health.

Discuss Now in the Message Board