However, her agent convinced her to take the role, which was only expected to last three years.

Those viewers have also watched Nikki walk down the aisle a lot.

At the time of writing, the character has been married a staggering 12 times.

Melody Scott Thomas and Eric Braeden

Nevertheless, Nikki and Greg got married.

When Tony was arrested and charged with murder, Greg was appointed as his public defender.

Rose, fearing her whole illicit operation could be shut down, threatened to kill Greg.

Wings Hauser in 1980

Once the whole sordid truth unraveled, Greg walked out on Nikki ending the marriage then and there.

Victor first encountered Nikki while she worked as an exotic dancer at a nightclub.

Nikki eventually married Kevin, but then discovered she was pregnant with Victor’s child.

Christopher Holder as Kevin Bancroft on set

She kept quiet about her daughter’s parentage, but eventually, the cat came out of the bag.

Kevin filed for divorce.

Rick retaliates by shooting Victor with a spear gun.

Melody Scott Thomas in 1996

Thankfully, Victor’s wound wasn’t fatal (although it did leave him temporarily impotent).

As Victor recovered from his injury, Nikki spent time with him and their bond grew stronger and stronger.

Victor was powerless to deny his attraction to Nikki and eventually popped the question.

Eric Braeden and Melody Scott Thomas

Naturally, the nuptials didn’t exactly go off without a hitch.

With Victor spending more and more time with Ashley, so too did Nikki with Jack.

It worked, and Nikki wound up making Jack husband No.

Peter Bergman and Melody Scott Thomas

Nikki wasn’t all in when he popped the question but agreed anyhow.

“Never hire a maid without references and never marry your gynecologist!”

Spoiler alert: It won’t be the last.

Soap Opera Weekly Nikki and Josh

When Victor returned to Genoa City, he told Nikki what he had come to realize.

This time, the couple had a relatively long run they remained married until 2008.

For the third time, Nikki and Victor consciously uncoupled.

Eric Braeden in 1992

When Nikki finally discovered the truth, she asked him for a divorce.

Unbeknownst to Nikki, Deacon also came armed with some damning information.

He had proof that Nikki had murdered Victor’s wife, Diane Jenkins.

Melody Scott Thomas and Eric Braeden with wedding cake

With no other options, Nikki agreed to save her neck by saying “I do” to Deacon.

Nikki was finally free to end her marriage to Deacon.

It was at that point that one of her previous ex-husbands enters the picture.

Vincent Irizarry

The spark that had led them to the altar all those years ago was reignited.

As their bond grew, Jack made a bold moveand he asked her to marry him.

Nikki, who never received a marriage proposal she couldn’t accept, said yes.

Sean Kanan as Deacon Sharpe

Naturally, they reunited and tied the knot again this time with a twist.

“She goes with her heart, not her head.

She’s a good example of what not to be.

Peter Bergman and Melody Thomas Scott in 2012

I mean, seriously, who’d want to be Nikki?

I love this role and I’m very happy, but c’mon!

She’s hopeless.”

Melody Thomas Scott and Eric Braeden