Sydney Andrews
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Laura Leighton as Sydney Andrews
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| Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise character | |||||||||||
| Portrayed by | Laura Leighton | ||||||||||
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| First appearance |
Melrose Place: January 6, 1993 (episode 1.19: "Single White Sister") |
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| Last appearance |
Melrose Place (2009): April 13, 2010 (episode 1.18: "Wilshire") |
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| Created by | Darren Star | ||||||||||
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| Occupation |
Art dealer Landlord Ad executive Boutique owner Porn producer Receptionist Waitress Stripper Madam Prostitute Assistant |
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| Residence | 4616 Melrose Place, apt. 7 West Hollywood, California |
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| Parents | George and Katherine Andrews (parents) |
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| Siblings | Jane Andrews |
| Spouse |
Michael Mancini (ex-husband; 1993-94) Craig Field (former husband; 1997; dissolved by her "death"; deceased) |
| Children | Violet Foster |
| Grandparents | Unnamed grandmother |
Sydney Andrews is a fictional character in the American soap opera Melrose Place and the 2009 series of the same name, portrayed by Laura Leighton.
Initially presented as an easy-going young woman with questionable priorities, Sydney would gradually be developed into one of the series' most multi-faceted characters. During her introduction in the first and second seasons, Sydney is prone to making rash and irresponsible decisions, such as getting involved with her sister's ex, and having a brush with the law. Though she often appears carefree and detached, she displays a sensitive side while enduring the consequences of her actions, and while sharing comforting moments with others. Later during the second season, Sydney reveals an opportunistic nature during her first blackmail scheme. Following this story, the character gained a reputation for having a playful and uninhibited side.
Throughout a good deal of the third season, Sydney is more often presented as a victim, being subjected to much mistreatment and stress. While continuing to endure, she finds support from unexpected people, and later attempts to help others during a chaotic event. The series' fourth season returns the character to her clever and scheming ways, though she is presented more as comedic relief during a period of rather serious story lines, and continues to display a compassionate side. In the fifth season, following years of romantic interests, she appears to finally obtain a fulfilling but short-lived relationship. Afterward, at her wedding, she is seemingly killed after being hit by a car, but reappears alive in the spin-off. In the latter series, Sydney is revealed to have a daughter named Violet.
The character's impact is generally held in high regard. In its biographical article on Leighton, Yahoo! labels Sydney a "begrudgingly beloved" character. While reporting on the original series in 1994, Rolling Stone,Entertainment Weekly, and People magazine all featured Leighton on their covers. Additionally, she earned a Golden Globe nomination for the role in 1995.
Sydney comes to Los Angeles in the first season to visit her older sister Jane Mancini (Josie Bissett) in the Melrose Place apartment complex. Sydney has a turbulent relationship with Jane's husband Michael (Thomas Calabro), and ultimately returns to Chicago after she and Jane are unable to work out their differences.
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