She’d worked alongside cinema giants, including the legendary Alfred Hitchcock.
Yet, the role of Nikki Reed Newman was unlike anything she’d done before.
Her story began as a 17-year-old Nicole Reed, who was promiscuous and full of life.
Like many young women her age, she wasn’t exactly sure what she wanted from life.
However, her journey with Paul was far from over.
Unfortunately, it turned out to be a front for a prostitution ring, damaging her relationship with Greg.
Nikki reconnected with Paul, and together, they joined a spiritual group, hoping to find some guidance.
However, just like with the prostitution ring, the “spiritual group” wasn’t what it seemed.
It was a hidden cult led by Ian Ward (Ray Wise).
A slightly traumatized Nikki made the rash decision to strip at the Bayou.
Soon, the former aimless Nikki aimed to make Victor Newman hers.
Predictably, her subsequent marriage was short-lived, mainly because Nikki found she was carrying Victor’s child.
Despite this, her heart yearned for Victor, but the damage was done.
Nikki and Jack became a couple, and Nikki soon became pregnant with Jack’s child.
Nikki tried on multiple occasions to quit but was adamant about not attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
Her drinking led to numerous confrontations with Victor and Jack, further deteriorating her mental well-being.
In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, Scott shared, “I love Nikki drinking!
I like it as an actor.
It’s much more fun, and everybody seems to prefer a drunk Nikki.”
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After the breakdown of her marriage with Jack, she decided to wait for Victor to want her.
Victor, who was going through somewhat of a midlife crisis, had no intention of returning to Nikki.
Consequently, she spent the next few years desperately trying to get him to love her.
When that didn’t work, she went wild, trying to make him jealous by matching his promiscuity.
It started with Brad Carlton (Don Diamont), whom she let wine and dine her.
Nikki and Brad were almost married, but she dumped him when Victor showed the slightest interest.
When she saw Victor wasn’t genuinely interested, she entertained Dr. Joshua Landers (Heath Kizzier).
Dr. Landers' reaction wasn’t what Veronica wanted, so she shot him and Nikki.
Sadly, Landers didn’t survive, and Nikki was close to death.
When the two tried again, they eventually broke up because she wanted a baby and he didn’t.
Nikki momentarily returned to Brad but ultimately decided she was tired of focusing only on men.
At this point, fans were gifted a new side of Melody, as she played a ruthless businesswoman.
Victor’s disapproval was clear, but Nikki remained undeterred.
As their relationship crumbled, Nikki’s professional stature rose.
Although Nikki and Victor later reconciled, her passion for business never waned.
However, Victor, having learned from past mistakes, recognized its potential.
Watching Nikki command the boardroom and assert her presence was a sheer delight.
However, politics can be a treacherous game.
Although Jack secured the seat, a subsequent inheritance fraud scandal led to his resignation.
While it took time, Victor and Nikki eventually found their way back to romantic stability.
The world of politics provided Nikki with valuable insights, prompting her to intensify her focus on business.
She ascended the corporate ladder, securing several prominent positions at Newman Enterprises.
