Sydney Andrews is a fictional character in the American soap opera, Melrose Place, and its 2009 continuation. She is 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.[1]
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 motorist, 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.[2] While reporting on the original series in 1994, Rolling Stone,[3]Entertainment Weekly,[4] and People[5] magazine all featured Leighton on their covers. Additionally, she earned a Golden Globe nomination for the role in 1995.[6]
^Lyons, Margaret (April 6, 2009). "Melrose Place 2.0: Sydney's coming back from the dead". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 9, 2009. Retrieved July 12, 2009.
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^"1994 Rolling Stone Covers". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 10, 2008. Retrieved June 22, 2009.
^"Fall TV Preview". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on June 7, 2009. Retrieved April 9, 2009.
^"Hot Property!". People. Archived from the original on June 4, 2009. Retrieved June 22, 2009.
^"Laura Leighton". goldenglobes.org. Archived from the original on June 26, 2009. Retrieved June 13, 2009.
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