Nicollette Sheridan’s Departure from Dynasty

When Nicollette Sheridan bid adieu to Desperate Housewives, her character, Edie Britt, met a tragic demise—a dramatic exit that left fans reeling. Yet, her departure from Dynasty unfolded with a different tone, as Sheridan made the bittersweet decision to step away from a hefty paycheck of $200,000 per episode.

With her mother’s serious illness weighing heavily on her heart, Sheridan’s choice to prioritize family over fame came naturally. However, even as she departed the screen, the show must go on, and a new actress stepped into the spotlight to portray the iconic Alexis, ensuring that the drama continued to unfold in true Dynasty fashion.