Offscreen, Melody’s life is nothing like Nikki’s.
The actor has been married toEdward Scottsince 1985 and together they share three daughters and five grandchildren.
In fact, three of the most special people in her life are her daughters.

Her first daughter, Alexandra Yeaggy, is from Melody’s relationship with makeup artist Carlos Yeaggy.
Jennifer Scott, meanwhile, is from Ed’s previous marriage.
Elizabeth Scott is the couple’s only biological child.

All three women have notably followed Melody into the world of entertainment.
She’d say, ‘I hate this show!’
I found out much later it was because she didn’t like to see mommy upset.

She didn’t like to see her crying."
That’s why she always strived to do more.
I intentionally chose the exact opposite of the decisions that were made for me.
Melody didn’t have it easy growing up as a child star.
She argued, “You have to invest time or it’s not going to happen.