Heather Locklear: A rollercoaster ride through love and heartache

Hollywood can be such a cruel place. You’re on top of the world one moment, and then they cast you aside like garbage. Just ask Heather Locklear—she knows all about it.

In recent years, countless tabloids have detailed her personal struggles, reveling in her alleged substance and alcohol abuse. However, the reality is that Heather Locklear’s tragedies began early in life.

Touched twice by tragedy

We’ve seen it so many times before—a quintessential All-American girl makes a spectacular breakthrough. She’s beautiful, successful, and has high-profile relationships. For Heather, it all started in high school.

With her blonde hair, big blue eyes, and dazzling smile, it was impossible for her to go unnoticed. Back then, many compared her to the legendary Farrah Fawcett.

So, from the outside, everything seemed perfect. But was that really the case?

Looking at what the Melrose Place star has said in old interviews paints a different picture. Despite her eventual success and recognition, she struggled with self-image issues during her youth.

Heather described herself as a shy child, with ”bony elbows, acne, and braces.” She dreamed of being part of her high school cheerleading squad – but was considered too skinny and weak.