Heather Locklear (born Heather Deen Locklear on September 25, 1961 in Los Angeles, California) is an American (United States) actress (actor) best known for her television roles as "Amanda Woodward" on Melrose Place (Melrose Place (1992 TV series)), "Sammy Jo Carrington" on Dynasty (Dynasty (TV series)), "Officer Stacy Sheridan" on T. J. Hooker, and "Caitlin Moore" on Spin City.

Locklear won the First Americans in the Arts Award for Best Actress in a Television Series for her role on Melrose Place and was nominated for six Golden Globe Awards over the course of her career, four for Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama (Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Drama) for her role on Melrose Place, and two for Best Actress in Television Series, Musical or Comedy (Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Musical or Comedy) for her role on Spin City. She also won the Peoples Choice Award for Favorite Television Series for Melrose Place in 1993, along with her cast members.

Locklear graced the cover of Rolling Stone magazine on May 19, 1994 during the height of Melrose Place, and was named one of People Magazines 50 Most Beautiful People (People Magazines 100 Most Beautiful People) twice, in 1994 and 2001.